Communications Franchise Applications

Louisville Metro Government is soliciting applications for non-exclusive communications franchises to install, maintain, and operate communications infrastructure within Louisville Metro rights of way.

City of Louisville > Public Works


General
Open (open)
RFA270074
Oct 30, 2026 07:00 PM
Oct 15, 2026 12:00 PM
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Original Solicitation Links
Contact
latrice.smith@louisvilleky.gov
+15025743913
Submission Instructions

All of the following are required.

Step 1

Online
Communications Franchise Application, Proposed System Detail, PSC Certification, FCC Certification, Certificate of Insurance, Franchise Bond (Copy), Application Fee (copy)

Step 2

Mail
Louisville Metro Purchasing Department, 611 West Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY 40202
Application Fee (copy)
Description

Louisville Metro Government is soliciting bid proposals from businesses seeking non-exclusive franchises to erect, install, or maintain communications facilities within Louisville Metro rights of way. Proposed systems may include small-cell antennas, aerial or underground fiber, and ground-level elements, with projects organized by Metro Council district. Applicants must submit a signed communications franchise application, a proposed system detail describing the project, components, installation methods, phasing, and communications services, PSC and FCC certificates of authority or signed waivers, required insurance policies and certificates, a $1,000,000 franchise bond, and a $2,500 non-refundable application fee. The franchise application and supporting materials must be submitted through the Louisville Metro procurement portal; the application fee must also be delivered to the Louisville Metro Purchasing Department by the submission deadline.

Classification Codes
NAICS517111Wired Telecommunications Carriers
PSCY127Construction of Electronic and Communications Facilities
Smart Codes
fiber optic infrastructuresmall cell antenna installationcommunications franchise applications
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Oct 15, 2026 07:00 PM-Open Date
Oct 25, 2026 07:00 PM-Questions Due Date
Oct 30, 2026 07:00 PM-Close Date
Requirements
Required
Required
  • Franchise Bond Bond — $1,000,000.00
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