LocalVendorPreferencePolicy_07102012.pdf

The document outlines a Local Vendor Preference (LVP) Policy adopted by the City of Leesburg. It defines various terms related to the policy, such as "City," "Utility Services," "Business Office," and "20-Mile Radius." The policy categorizes vendors into Tier I and Tier II Local Vendors based on their proximity to the city or receipt of Utility Services. It specifies preferences for these vendors in competitive solicitations, with Tier I vendors receiving a higher preference percentage than Tier II vendors. The document also addresses the procurement of professional services and services using a Request for Proposal/Qualification, detailing how locale factors into the evaluation process. Additionally, it explains the application and calculation of preference adjustments to bid prices and outlines circumstances where the policy may be suspended, such as during emergency events or when it is in the best interest of the city.