Policy Information
Reciprocal Preference for Proposals Bids
Effective
Number
PUR 16 00
Applicability
This policy applies to University Administrators Faculty and Staff
Administrative Authority
Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Responsible Unit
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
Categories
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.
Reasoning
Reference KRS 45A.490 to 45A.494
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.