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OUR 376TH EDITION OF THE BID OPPORTUNITIES AND EVENTS
2022
October 7, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – City of Louisville, Kentucky invites bids for Land Development Capacity StandardsClick here for additional information
October 7, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – University of Kentucky invite bids for HSRB Exhaust Fans. Click here for additional information
October 7, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – University of Kentucky invite bids for Indoor Track
Pre-Engineered Metal Building Project # 2584 Click here for additional information
October 7, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) invites bids for Project Management Consultant. Click here for additional information
October 7, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – City of Louisville, Kentucky invites bids for Training and Support for LMPD Accountability and Improvement Bureau (AID)
October 7, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – City of Louisville, Kentucky invites bids for Pre-assembled Medical ChartsClick here for additional information
October 10, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – City of Louisville, Kentucky invites bids for Underground Utility and Marking Services. Click here for additional information
October 10, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – City of Louisville, Kentucky invites bids for Zoo Breakroom Renovations Rebid. Click here for additional information
October 10, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Shelby County Public Schools (SCS), Tennessee invites bids for CNC – Milk CoolerClick here for additional information
October 10, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Shelby County Public Schools (SCS), Tennessee invites bids for Various Trade Disciplines – Electrical ServicesClick here for additional information
October 10, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Shelby County Public Schools (SCS), Tennessee invites bids for Various Trade Disciplines – Asbestos ServicesClick here for additional information
October 10, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Shelby County Public Schools (SCS), Tennessee invites bids for Various Trade Disciplines – Plumbing ServicesClick here for additional information
October 11, 2022: EVENT – Vanderbilt University, TriState Minority Supplier Development Council (TSMSDC) and Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Supplier Diversity ‘Meet-and-Greet’ MiniSeries – Professional Services Procurement Opportunities and more.
October 11, 2022: EVENT – Vanderbilt University, TriState Minority Supplier Development Council (TSMSDC) and Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Supplier Diversity ‘Meet-and-Greet’ MiniSeries – Information Technology Procurement Opportunities and more.
October 11, 2022: EVENT – Brasfield & Gorrie Supplier and Trade Contractor Outreach Event
for upcoming project Southern Research in Birmingham, AL.
October 11, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – University of Kentucky invite bids for Non-Equipment Based Energy Conservation Program. Click here for additional information
October 11, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – City of Louisville, Kentucky invites bids for Seelbach Garage Repairs Year 2. Click here for additional information
October 11, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – City of Louisville, Kentucky invites bids for Security Guard Services. Click here for additional information
October 11, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – City of Louisville, Kentucky invites bids for Construction Manager at Risk for the Renovation for the Building at 601 West Chestnut Street.
October 11, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – West Virginia University (WVU) invite bids for EDA Small Satellite. Click here for additional information
October 11, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Louisville and Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) invite bids for Chemical Root Control Service.
October 11, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Louisville and Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) invite bids for Oldham County WQTC – Liquid Sodium Hypochlorite.
October 11, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – City of Louisville, Kentucky invites bids for Waterfront Park Phase IV – PlayworksClick here for additional information
October 11, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – West Virginia University (WVU) invite bids for Agricultural Annex Steam Line Replacement. Click here for additional information
October 11, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – University of Louisville (UofL), Kentucky invite bids for School of Music (Bldg. 83) AHU Replacements. Click here for additional information
October 11, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – University of Kentucky invite bids for Indoor Track
Pre-engineered Metal Building Project #2584. Click here for additional information
October 11, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – University of Kentucky invite bids for Gatton Business and Economics Renovation – Room 371. Click here for additional information
October 11, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – West Virginia University (WVU) invite bids for ADVERTISEMENT – Coliseum Club Mountaineer (Sodexo). Click here for additional information
October 11, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Shelby County Public Schools (SCS), Tennessee invites bids for Norris Road HVAC RepairsClick here for additional information
October 11, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Shelby County Public Schools (SCS), Tennessee invites bids for Mitchell HS and Gardenview ES Chiller Replacement. Click here for additional information
October 11, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Shelby County Public Schools (SCS), Tennessee invites bids for CNC Ram Promaster 2500 Insulated Refrigerated Van. Click here for additional information
October 11, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Shelby County Public Schools (SCS), Tennessee invites bids for COE and Barnes Cooling Tower Replacements. Click here for additional information
October 12, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division, City of Memphis, Tennessee invite bids for 2022 Natural Gas Public Awareness Survey Research.
October 12, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – City of Louisville, Kentucky invites bids for Animal House Parking Lot Expansion. Click here for additional information
October 12, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Louisville and Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) invite bids for Analytical Testing and Sampling Services.
October 12, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) invites bids for Recycling of White Goods. Click here for additional information
October 12, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – University of Kentucky invite bids for Refurbishment of the existing KY Clinic Elevators #9 and #19. Click here for additional information
October 12, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Shelby County Public Schools (SCS), Tennessee invites bids for Chiller System RepairsClick here for additional information
October 12, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Shelby County Public Schools (SCS), Tennessee invites bids for Hydronic Systems Subsidiary ComponentsClick here for additional information
October 13, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – University of Louisville (UofL), Kentucky invite bids for Henry Vogt Building – HVAC Upgrades. Click here for additional information
October 13, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) invites bids for Universal Seasonal Hooklift System. Click here for additional information
October 13, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Louisville and Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) invite bids for 3000 Dunraven Drive Drainage Improvement Project.
October 13, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) invites bids for Window Washing Service. Click here for additional information
October 13, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) invites bids for Recording Supplies. Click here for additional information
October 13, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Louisville and Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) invite bids for DRG Centrifuge Maintenance Platforms.
October 14, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – University of Kentucky invite bids for Medical Plaza Starbucks Renovation Re-Bid. Click here for additional information
October 14, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – City of Knoxville, Tennessee invites bids for Flashover Simulator. Click here for additional information
October 14, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – West Virginia University (WVU) invite bids for Financial Consulting for Steam Project. Click here for additional information
October 14, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Kentucky Technical and Community College System (KCTCS) invites bids for Light Poles (ECTC). Click here for additional information
October 14, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) invites bids for Planning and Development Approval Process Study.
October 17, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – University of Louisville (UofL), Kentucky invite bids for Access Control System Upgrade – HSC, Belknap, and Shelby Campuses.
October 17, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) invites bids for Healthy Food Access Mobile Market Program.
October 17, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – University of Louisville (UofL), Kentucky invite bids for Access Control System Upgrade – HSC, Belknap, and Shelby Campuses.
October 17, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) invites bids for Design of Harrodsburg Road Shared Used Trail.
October 17, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Kentucky Technical and Community College System (KCTCS) invites bids for Field Evaluation of UL Certification (Price Contract).
October 17, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) invites bids for Healthy Food Access Mobile Market Program . Click here for additional information
October 17, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – City of Louisville, Kentucky invites bids for Main South Building Exterior StairsClick here for additional information
October 18, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Louisville and Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) invite bids for 1717 Trevilian Way Drainage Improvement Project.
October 18, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) invites bids for Leachate Management Alternatives Analysis and Engineering Study.
October 18, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Northern Kentucky University (NKU) invites bids for Printing Chase Law Review. Click here for additional information
October 18, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Kentucky Technical and Community College System (KCTCS) invites bids for Aviation Supplies. Click here for additional information
October 18, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – University of Kentucky invite bids for #2239.77 PAV A. Basement & Support Services BP-02. Click here for additional information
October 18, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) invites bids for Tactile Plate Carrier. Click here for additional information
October 19, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) Kentucky invites bids for Chemicals and Chemical Dispenser System. Click here for additional information
October 19, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – University of Kentucky invite bids for Project 2563.0
Construct Ambulatory Facility- UKHC (Cancer Treatment Centre/ Ambulatory Surgery Centre)
Asbestos Materials Survey. Click here for additional information
October 19, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Louisville Water Company, Kentucky invite bids for
Bid 22-75 / Project 16423 / Oxmoor Center 12 Inch Water Main Replacement Project.
October 19, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – University of Louisville (UofL), Kentucky invite bids for School of Business (Bldg. 90) – Building System Automation Upgrade.
October 19, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – University of Kentucky invite bids for Lancaster Aquatic Sports Video Board. Click here for additional information
October 19, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) invites bids for Traffic Signal and Control Equipment. Click here for additional information
October 20, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Louisville and Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) invite bids for Morris Forman Water Quality Treatment Center – Main Equipment Building HVAC Equipment Replacement. Click here for additional information
October 20, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Louisville and Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) invite bids for Dingle Dell Road Drainage Improvement Project Rebid.
October 20, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) invites bids for Website Design and Maintenance. Click here for additional information
October 20, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) Kentucky invites bids for Rosa Parks Elementary Portable Renovation. Click here for additional information
October 20, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Transit Authority of River City, Kentucky Third-Party Administration (TPA) Workers’ Compensation Insurance Administration Program.
October 20, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – City of Louisville, Kentucky invites bids for Traffic Signal Steel Strain Poles and Miscellaneous Materials. Click here for additional information
October 20, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) invites bids for Noise Monitoring Services and Annual Contour Production.
October 20, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Knoxville Community Development Corporation (KCDC) invites bids for Drain Cleaning Services (as needed) Q2306.
October 20, 2022: EVENT – University of Kentucky Business Webinars – ‘How to do Business with University of Kentucky Construction Projects Under $1 Million Dollars’.
October 21, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – University of Louisville (UofL), Kentucky invite bids for Health Sciences Campus – ABB Variance Frequency Drives (VFD) Upgrade.
October 21 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – City of Louisville, Kentucky invites bids for Culvert Replacement – South Watterson Trail at Stansbury LaneClick here for additional information
October 21 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – City of Knoxville, Tennessee invites bids for Flashover SimulatorClick here for additional information
October 24 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – City of Knoxville, Tennessee invites bids for Knoxville TPO Completion of a Regional Roadway Safety PlanClick here for additional information
October 25, 2022: EVENT – University of Kentucky Create New Possibilities… Veterans Resource and Business Summit. Click here for additional information
October 25, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division, City of Memphis, Tennessee invites bids for Master Asphalt Paving Program. Click here for additional information
October 25, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) Kentucky invites bids for Architectural and/or Engineering Firms. Click here for additional information
October 25, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – City of Louisville, Kentucky invites bids for Trauma Resilient Communities Expansion. Click here for additional information
October 25, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) Kentucky invites bids for New Combined CTE School. Click here for additional information
October 25, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Northern Kentucky University (NKU) invites bids for Fire Alarms. Click here for additional information
October 25, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Shelby County Public Schools (SCS), Tennessee invites bids for Raleigh Egypt HS Stadium Improvements RebidClick here for additional information
October 25, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Shelby County Public Schools (SCS), Tennessee invites bids for Various Schools External Lighting RebidClick here for additional information
October 27, 2022: EVENT – TSMSDC Virtual ‘Raising the Bar’ Mini-Series – Doing Business With Altria Client Services, LLC. A TSMSDC Corporate Member and an NMSDC National Corporate Member. Click here for additional information
October 27, 2022: EVENT – University of Kentucky Business Webinars – ‘UK Capital Construction Projects’. Click here for additional information
October 27, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) invites bids for Burger Concession. Click here for additional information
October 27, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) invites bids for West Hickman E Trunk Sewer Project. Click here for additional information
October 27, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – University of Kentucky invite bids for Embedded Education Abroad Provider. Click here for additional information
October 27, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Louisville and Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) invite bids for the Purchase of Liquid Sodium Aluminate Bulk.
October 28, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) Request for Information for Purchase or Lease of Office and Industrial Space.
October 28, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – City of Knoxville, Tennessee invites bids for Fort Dickerson Park Site UtilitiesClick here for additional information
October 30, 2022 – November 2, 2022: EVENT – NMSDC’s 50th Anniversary Conference & Exchange – a hybrid (virtual + in-person) conference. Click here for additional information
October 31, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Louisville Water Company, Kentucky invite bids for
Pre-qualification – Re-evaluation 2022. Click here for additional information
October 31, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Transit Authority of River City, Kentucky Upcoming
Pre-Release Notification Electrical Repair Services and Inspections.
November 1, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Louisville and Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) invite bids for Water Quality Infrastructure Maintenance Services.
November 1, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – University of Louisville (UofL), Kentucky invite bids for Kentucky Eye Lions Center (Bldg. 56) – Fire Alarm Upgrade. Click here for additional information
November 2, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Louisville and Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) invite bids for Water Quality Infrastructure Maintenance Services.
November 2, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Louisville Regional Airport Authority invite bids for Valet Concession Agreement. Click here for additional information
November 2, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – University of Kentucky invite bids for Delta Gamma House – New Construction. Click here for additional information
November 3, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Louisville and Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) invite bids for Permeable Paver Maintenance Services.
November 3, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – City of Louisville, Kentucky invites bids for Renovation of the Building a 720 West Jefferson Street for the Jefferson County Sheriff and The Youth Transportation and Assessment CenterClick here for additional information
November 4, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Transit Authority of River City, Kentucky Upcoming – RFP 20221778 Third-Party Administration (TPA) Worker’s Compensation Administration Program.
November 4, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) invite bids for Project Based Vouchers Q2305. Click here for additional information
November 4, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – University of Louisville (UofL), Kentucky invite bids for School of Dentistry (Bldg. 55C) – Fire Alarm Upgrade. Click here for additional information
November 10, 2022: EVENT – University of Kentucky Business Webinars – ‘How to do Business with University of Kentucky Information Technology’. Click here for additional information
November 9, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – West Virginia University (WVU) invite bids for Managed Print Program. Click here for additional information
November 18, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Transit Authority of River City, Kentucky Upcoming
Pre-Release Notification RFQ Architectural and Engineering Services.
FALL, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) invite bids for Utility-scale PV Solar Facility. Click here for additional information
December 1, 2022: EVENT – University of Kentucky Business Webinars – ‘How to do Business with University UK Healthcare’. Click here for additional information
December 31, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Louisville Water Company, Kentucky invites bids for Small Business Enterprise Application. Click here for additional information
WINTER, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) invite bids from Signage Suppliers. Click here for additional information
WINTER, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) invite bids for TVA Credit Card Services. Click here for additional information
WINTER, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) invite bids for Network Switches. Click here for additional information
WINTER, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) invite bids for Audio/Visual Services. Click here for additional information
WINTER, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) invite bids for QA Concrete Lab Testing Services. Click here for additional information
OPEN: BID OPPORTUNITY – City of Knoxville, Tennessee invites bids for Architectural/Engineering Services. Click here for additional information

2023
January 6, 2023: BID OPPORTUNITY – Transit Authority of River City, Kentucky Upcoming
Pre-Release Notification Next Generation Fare Payment System Solution.
January 17, 2023: EVENT – Vanderbilt University, TriState Minority Supplier Development Council (TSMSDC) and Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Supplier Diversity ‘Meet-and-Greet’ MiniSeries – Miscellaneous Procurement Opportunities and more.
January 17, 2023: EVENT – Vanderbilt University, TriState Minority Supplier Development Council (TSMSDC) and Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Supplier Diversity ‘Meet-and-Greet’ MiniSeries – Wrap-up and more.
January 25, 2023: EVENT – TSMSDC Virtual ‘Raising the Bar’ Mini-Series – Doing Business With University of Kentucky. A TSMSDC Corporate Member. Additional information coming soon.
January 27, 2023: EVENT – Turner Construction and the University of Kentucky Annual Construction Diversity Accelerator (CDA). Click here for additional information
May 24, 2023: EVENT – TSMSDC Virtual ‘Raising the Bar’ Mini-Series – Doing Business With Volkswagen Group of America. A TSMSDC Corporate Member and an NMSDC National Corporate Member. Additional information coming soon.
SPRING, 2023: BID OPPORTUNITY – Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) invite bids for Remote Sensing Data Acquisition and Related Services. Click here for additional information
September 27, 2023: EVENT – TSMSDC Virtual ‘Raising the Bar’ Mini-Series – Doing Business With Vanderbilt University. A TSMSDC Corporate Member. Additional information coming soon.
December 31, 2023: BID OPPORTUNITY – Louisville Water Company, Kentucky invite bids for Contractor Financial Upgrade Pre-qualification Application. Click here for additional information
December 31, 2023: BID OPPORTUNITY – Louisville Water Company, Kentucky invite bids for Contractor Category Upgrade Pre-qualification Application. Click here for additional information
December 31, 2023: BID OPPORTUNITY – Louisville Water Company, Kentucky invite bids for Contractor Pre-qualification Application. Click here for additional information
December 31, 2022: BID OPPORTUNITY – Louisville Water Company, Kentucky invite bids for Small Business Enterprise Application. Click here for additional information
BUSINESS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE INFORMATION
FAMOUS AMOS COOKIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (NBCC): Announces Second Cycle of the Famous Amos Ingredients for Success Entrepreneurs Initiative – a Grant and Mentorship Program. Click here for additional information
NMSDC BUSINESS CONSORTIUM FUND (BCF):  Launched it’s first Microloan Program – dedicated to servicing certified MBEs.  Click here for additional information
JPMORGAN CHASE – ADVANCING BLACK PATHWAYS:  Expanding Economic Opportunity for Black People. This program combines JPMorgan Chase’s business and philanthropic resources to focus on three pathways to accelerate economic empowerment and opportunity for the black community … Wealth | Education | Careers.  Click here for additional information
GOOGLE OFFERS 500 CAREER CERTIFICATES TO SMALL BUSINESSES: U.S. businesses can get up to 500 scholarships each to Google Career Certificates to train their employees.
EARN AND HIRE WITH INDEED’S SMALL BUSINESS HIRING FUND: Indeed’s Small Business Fund has committed $50 million to help small business hire. Click here for additional information
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COVID-19 RESOURCE CENTER: NMSDC’S ONE-STOP RESOURCE FOR MBE – CENTRIC NEWS, RESOURCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES. Click here for additional information

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