Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Mount Vernon?

Vendors should consult the City of Mount Vernon's Code of Ordinances on American Legal Publishing for local procurement ordinances and standard terms; where the city has not adopted a local procurement code, Kentucky's general bidding statute (KRS) provides the default framework.

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Mount Vernon, KY
Country:: US

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City of Mt. Vernon - Demo One Elevated and One Ground Storage Tank RFP
Posted
Oct 26, 2026
Closes
Nov 17, 2026
Work includes demolition of one elevated and one ground storage tank.

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Population
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2,455
Procurement Difficulty Score
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58 / 100
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Procurement Difficulty Score
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- Sole Source: If sale is less than $40,000, use sole source; sell direct and avoid a formal bid. Deprioritize; instead go direct under $40,000 or discuss a coop for larger buys.
- Coops: Over $40,000: Expect a formal bid unless they agree to use a coop (NASPO ValuePoint, Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, TIPS). Buyer hasn’t historically used coops, but you can encourage them to explore these procurement programs as future options.
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- City of Mount Vernon: No evidence of a viable sole source pathway. Deprioritize. If a need is unique, pivot to:
- Direct purchase under Kentucky’s $40,000 competitive bidding threshold, or
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- No evidence of active coop use, though the city holds a Sourcewell membership. While this entity does not appear to use coops today, the following programs may be worth exploring in the future:
- NASPO ValuePoint — Broad access for KY state and local agencies; wide commodity/service coverage.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon City School District District Comprehensive Improvement Plan 2024-2025
Date: Jan 1, 2024Type: Strategic Plan
The 2024-25 District Comprehensive Improvement Plan (DCIP) for the Mount Vernon City School District focuses on three main priorities: 1. Research-Based Instructional Practices: Implementing Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS) to provide targeted academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support to all students through data-driven instruction, standards-based curriculum development, and tiered interventions. 2. Social Emotional Learning & School Climate and Culture: Strengthening relationships, social-emotional well-being, and inclusivity through the CASEL framework, redefined PBIS expectations, and a mentoring program. 3. School and Community Engagement: Re-establishing trust and fostering consistent parental engagement through effective communication, relationship building, parental involvement in decision-making, and addressing safety and well-being concerns. The plan aims to improve student growth, performance on assessments, attendance rates, and decrease suspensions and chronic absenteeism.

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Key Contacts

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Andrew PensolCity Administrator

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Frequently asked questions

Who manages procurement and purchasing for the City of Mount Vernon?

Procurement authority for the City of Mount Vernon rests with the Mayor and City Council under its home rule-class Mayor/Council government, with day-to-day purchasing administered by the City Clerk/Treasurer and department heads (Public Works, Police, Water/Sewer).

Where does the City of Mount Vernon post bids and RFPs?

The City of Mount Vernon posts public bid notices in the Elkhorn Media Group (its newspaper of record) and on the City of Mount Vernon Facebook page; vendors can request solicitation packets or notices from the City Clerk at City Hall (125 Richmond Street; 606-256-3437 ext.7).

How does the City of Mount Vernon approve procurement contracts and awards?

The City of Mount Vernon approves procurement contracts through the Mayor and City Council and applies Kentucky's general bidding statutes (KRS) for competitive bidding, award rules, and procedural approvals unless it adopts the Local Model Procurement Code by ordinance.

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