City of Paducah

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Paducah, KY
Country:: US

City of Paducah RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

Request for Proposals - City of Paducah Telecommunications Provider Franchise
Open
Oct 23, 2025
Closes
Dec 2, 2026
The City of Paducah is soliciting proposals from parties interested in obtaining non-exclusive ten-year telecommunications franchises within the City under Chapter 108 of the Paducah Code of Ordinances. Sealed proposals must be mailed to the City Clerk at 300 South 5th Street, P.O. Box 2267, Paducah, KY 42002-2267 and received no later than 10:00 a.m. local time on the listed quarterly public opening dates through 2026, with the final listed deadline 2026-12-02.
City of Paducah Telecommunications Provider Franchise (RFP)
Open
Nov 8, 2025
Closes
Sep 2, 2026
To operate telecommunications systems within the confines of the city.

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
225796
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
355
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
26,730
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
42 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
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Startup Friendliness
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How to Sell to City of Paducah

Procurement guidance and navigation tips.

Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
42 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: If sale is less than $40,000, use sole source. Deprioritize; pivot to coops—no evidence of awards above $40,
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell, OMNIA, TIPS, and NASPO ValuePoint; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Sole Source
- City of Paducah, KY: Deprioritize this path. There is no evidence of sole source awards above $40,000, and the process is rigid. Steer the discussion to cooperative contracts for speed and compliance.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Cooperatives
- Paducah has used cooperative purchasing previously (e.g., national coops). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.

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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Paducah

Paducah Planning Commission Meeting
Date: Aug 3, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Commission held a public hearing regarding the closure of an alley behind the Purchase District Health Department to facilitate the construction of a new 40,000 square-foot, two-story building. The project aims to improve clinical and community services, including a dental clinic, community room, and demonstration kitchen. The Commission ultimately recommended approval for the alley closure after discussing the project layout, the future use of the space, and the timeline for construction.
Paducah City Commission Commission Meeting
Date: Aug 11, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission meeting included the introduction of a new employee in the customer experience department. The Police Chief provided a detailed presentation on the public safety measures taken during the recent Emancipation Day weekend, noting the successful prevention of violence and acknowledging feedback regarding police interactions. During the public comment session, citizens voiced concerns regarding the city's business license tax structure, advocating for a shift from a gross receipts tax to a net profit tax, and reported grievances regarding police conduct and potential harassment during the holiday weekend.
Paducah City Commission Commission Meeting

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to City of Paducah.

William HodgesAssistant Chief of Support Services

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Michelle L. SmolenAssistant City Manager

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City of Paducah RFPs

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City of Paducah RFPs

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