Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government seeks competitive bids for mowing services for parks under Bid 108-2026. Only online bids will be accepted, and bidders must submit the completed Bid 108-2026 Pricing Sheet in its existing Excel format separately from the other required documents. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 8, 2026, at South Base Maintenance Facility, and bids are due October 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET.
Bid 111-2026 seeks replacement of gutters at a specified Lexington property, 200 East Main Street. The contractor must provide the labor, materials, and equipment needed to complete the gutter replacement. Bids are accepted online only and close on October 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
The City of Lexington is seeking qualified architectural and engineering firms to design a new Police Training Academy. The described scope covers site planning, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and coordination with contractors and city officials. Proposals are due as a single PDF by 2:00 p.m. ET on October 27, 2026, and the posting also lists a pre-proposal conference on October 13 and a question deadline of October 19.
Sole Source:Use only for IT/telecom or emergency services when proprietary/compatibility is essential; coordinate dept + Procurement for Council approval.
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA, Sourcewell, and NASPO; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
Unlock detailed thresholds, contracting paths, payment terms, and vendor benchmarks for this buyer.
For Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG), reserve sole source for IT/telecommunications or emergency services where the technology is proprietary or required for operational compatibility. Practical steps:
Build the business case with the end-user department (e.g., E911, Fire).
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
Unlock detailed thresholds, contracting paths, payment terms, and vendor benchmarks for this buyer.
LFUCG has used cooperative purchasing to accelerate buys (e.g., Cintas via OMNIA; Safariland via NASPO). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
Recommended (accessible through Starbridge):
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
Unlock detailed thresholds, contracting paths, payment terms, and vendor benchmarks for this buyer.
Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Contracts
Track vendor wins and renewal opportunities
Flock Group, Inc. at Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government
Effective: Dec 9, 2022Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This contract is an Order Form and Government Agency Agreement between Flock Group Inc. and Lexington-Fayette Urban County on behalf of the Division of Police. It outlines the provision of Flock Safety's software and hardware situational awareness solutions, including professional services, data retention, and Falcon cameras, for an initial term of 12 months. The agreement became effective on December 9, 2022. The total contract amount for the first year is $236,250.00, covering services, hardware, and software products. The document also details general terms of service, payment, confidentiality, data usage, and liability.
PUBLIC ENGINES A SUBSIDIDARY O at Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government
Effective: Dec 15, 2015Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document comprises two PublicEngines Order Forms issued to Lexington, KY. Both forms are dated 10/13/2015 and signed on 15-Dec-2015. The first order (Contract #: 232-2015, Form # 8767) is for TipSoft Integration and Training Services totaling $399.00. The second order (Form # 8766) is for an Initial Annual Subscription to TipSoft v5 Online, WebTips & SMS Text Tips, and the TipSoft Alerts Module, totaling $4,799.00. The seller is PublicEngines, located in Murray, UT.
Flock Group, Inc. at Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government
Effective: Mar 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is an Order Form for Flock Safety products and services, including Flock Safety Platform, LPR cameras (Flock Safety Falcon), and FlockOS features, provided by Flock Group Inc. to the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government. The contract has an effective date of March 1, 2024, with an initial term of 60 months, and a contract total of $1,622,404.11. Billing is annual, with a first-year payment at signing.
Flock Group, Inc. at Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government
Effective: Aug 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document serves as an amendment to an existing agreement dated March 1, 2024, between Flock Group Inc. and KY - Lexington PD - Fayette Urban County PD. The amendment incorporates new hardware, software, and professional services, including Flock Safety Platform and LPR products, extended data retention, and implementation services. The total cost for this amendment is $383,375.00, with an estimated first year billing starting August 1, 2024. The amendment became effective upon the final signature on September 4, 2024, and refers to the terms and conditions of the original agreement.
Flock Group, Inc. at Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government
Effective: Aug 29, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
Resolution No. 413-2024 authorizes the Mayor of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government to execute an Amended Agreement with Flock Group Inc. to add twenty-five Flock cameras and their associated warranty. This addition is to be provided at no additional cost.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government
Urban County Council Meeting
Date: Jul 2, 2024Type: Meeting mention
The council meeting covered various administrative, financial, and regulatory matters. Key agenda items included ordinances concerning personnel changes within the Division of Computer Services, amendments to the Urban County Code of Ordinances regarding tree protection and citations, and budget revisions for fiscal year 2025. Additionally, the council discussed compensation system adjustments for various positions, departmental reorganizations, and property landscape waivers. Resolutions were passed to authorize agreements for police patrol services, storm sewer management, software procurement, and federal fund acceptance for various projects, including the Intelligent Transportation System/Congestion Management System.
Urban County Council Meeting Minutes
Date: Sep 3, 2024Type: Meeting mention
The council held a public hearing regarding proposed tax rates for the upcoming fiscal year. Key discussion topics included the second reading and approval of ordinances levying ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes, a special ad valorem public health tax, and taxes supporting the soil and water conservation district. A roll call vote was conducted to pass these ordinances before the meeting adjourned.
Lexington Fayette County Urban County Government Council Council Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government?
Procurement is managed by the in-house Procurement Division within the Finance Department. The division handles all major purchases and surplus property sales/dispositions and provides named procurement staff contacts on the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Procurement page.
Where does Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government post bids and RFPs?
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government posts bids, quotes, and RFPs on its IonWave e-bidding portal (lexingtonky.ionwave.net), linked from the City’s Bids, Quotes & RFPs page. Vendors must create an IonWave account to view solicitations, download documents, and submit electronic bids.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government?
Native sync to Salesforce & HubSpot
Contract data
Get full contract and spend data
See expiring contracts, renewal timing, pricing history, and competitor awards, then sync the data to your CRM.
The council meeting addressed several legislative and administrative items. Key topics included a public hearing regarding community development block grant action plans for 2019, 2020, and 2023; the adoption of ordinances related to zoning changes for various properties; and the approval of budget amendments for municipal expenditures and snow removal supplies. Additionally, the council ratified civil service appointments, expressed support for the Lexington Civic Assembly, authorized cooperative purchasing agreements for body armor and ballistics equipment, and approved various professional service agreements for software, infrastructure projects, and animal control services.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
Know what buyers discuss before RFPs drop
Track Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Vendors register through the City’s IonWave supplier registration portal linked on Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government’s vendor-registration page. Contractors also complete the online contractor registration and must submit required documents listed there to be eligible for solicitation notifications and bidding.
What procurement requirements does Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government publish for vendors?
Vendors must register on the City’s IonWave e-bidding system. Contractor registration requires documents such as a Home Office Certificate or Certificate of Occupancy, an occupational business license, and proof of general liability insurance as listed on Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government’s contractor registration page.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government?
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government publishes procurement policies and vendor information on its Finance/Procurement pages on lexingtonky.gov. Vendors should consult those pages and the City’s RFP/template example for standard contract terms, reservation clauses, and submission instructions.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government use?
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government operates a Minority Business Enterprise Program (MBEP) with participation goals of 5% MBE, 12% WBE, and 3% VOSB. The Procurement page lists these goals and MBEP staff contacts for certification and participation questions.