LBEPolicy.pdf

The document outlines the Local Business Enterprise (LBE) policy of the City of Leesburg, Florida, focusing on procurement procedures for different purchasing threshold categories. It defines various terms such as Utility Area, Local Business Enterprise, and Qualified Local Business Enterprise. The policy provides preference categories based on the cost of items or services, with specific percentage differences allowed for local businesses in different purchasing categories. It also details the procedures for awarding contracts in competitive solicitations, especially for Category V purchases. The policy includes provisions for waivers under certain circumstances and penalties for non-compliance with the local business requirements. Additionally, it addresses the verification and audit procedures for local business qualification and reporting requirements to the commission.