Pol-Reciprocal Preference for Proposals/Bids

policy reciprocal preference proposals bids modified Tue Nov 21 2023 11:48:22 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time)

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University of Louisville

OFFICIAL
UNIVERSITY
ADMINISTRATIVE
POLICY

POLICY NAME

Reciprocal Preference for Proposals/Bids

EFFECTIVE DATE

POLICY NUMBER

PUR - 16.00

POLICY APPLICABILITY

This policy applies to University Administrators, Faculty, and Staff.

POLICY STATEMENT

A resident Offeror of the Commonwealth of Kentucky shall be given a preference against a nonresident Offeror.

RELATED INFORMATION

In evaluating proposals, the University will apply a reciprocal preference against an Offeror submitting a proposal from a state that grants residency preference equal to the preference given by the state of the nonresident Offeror.

Any Offeror claiming Kentucky residency status shall submit with its bid/proposal a notarized affidavit (Resident Bidder Claim Form, Qualified Bidder Claim Form) with supporting documentation affirming that it meets the criteria as set for in the above referenced statute. This policy is not applicable when federal funds are used for a procurement.

DEFINITIONS

In accordance with KRS 45A.490 to 45A.494, Kentucky Resident Bidder Status or Qualified Bidder Status

Residency and no residency shall be defined in accordance with KRS 45A.494 (2) and 45A.494 (3), respectively.

ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY

Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer

RESPONSIBLE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT/DIVISION

Sally Molsberger - Chief Procurement Officer
Service Complex, University of Louisville
Louisville, KY 40292
502-852-8223
purchase@louisville.edu 

HISTORY

Original Date: Unknown
Revision Date(s): November 20, 2023
Reviewed Date(s): February 14, 2020; November 20, 2023

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