If you have a question about the city’s finances, you’re in the right place. The accounting department prepares the city’s annual budget and handles all internal finance operations.
What does the accounting department do?
In addition to preparing the annual budget, the accounting team also:
• Prepares internal monthly financial statements
• Conducts internal audits
• Handles accounts payable for all city departments
• Handles city assets and city insurance
• Implements all new GASB statements
• Payroll
• Houses the purchasing department, where all bids are issued
Where should I send an invoice?
Please email all invoices for services rendered to the City of Somerset to the Accounts Payable department at: ap@cityofsomerset.com
Or mail to:
P.O. Box 989
Somerset, KY 42502
Purchasing Department
The city’s centralized purchasing department is responsible for developing bid specifications jointly with other city departments, obtaining bids through advertising and direct solicitation, establishing and monitoring price agreement contracts, and issuing purchase orders.
We are committed to supplying the city with appropriate quality products and services at the lowest possible cost while following the standards in our governing ordinance to best serve the city and the business community.
The City of Somerset reserves the right to accept or reject any bid.
Please contact Purchasing Manager Gerald Roberts at 606.679.6366 or groberts@cityofsomerset.com for more information.
Current bids
All bids must be sealed and clearly labeled on the outside of the bid. Late bids will not be accepted.
Send all bids to:
City of Somerset
306 E. Mt. Vernon St., Somerset, KY 42501
Attn: City Clerk’s Office, First Floor
Fire Dept Custom Pumper Fire Truck RFP: Deadline 10.17.24
The City of Somerset Fire Department will be accepting sealed proposals for a new Custom Pumper Fire Truck. Instructions and general requirements may be received by request by email at groberts@cityofsomerset.com. Proposals must be received by 10:00am on October 17, 2024 and should be addressed as follows:
Attn: Fire Dept. Pumper RFP
City of Somerset
306 E. Mt. Vernon Street
Somerset, KY 42501
For more information about the truck requirements contact Bengie Howard, Fire Chief, at 606-679-1163. The City of Somerset reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.
Somersport 460-24-01 RFP: Deadline 10.24.24
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
CONTRACT 460-24-01
SOMERSPORT PARK IMPROVEMENTS—PHASE 1
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION
CITY OF SOMERSET
SOMERSET, KENTUCKY
Sealed proposals for the following work will be received by the City of Somerset, Pulaski County, Kentucky at the Somerset Energy Center, 306 East Mt. Vernon Street, Somerset, Kentucky 42501, until 10:30 a.m. local time, Thursday, October 24, 2024, for furnishing labor and materials and performing all work as set forth by the Advertisement, General Conditions, Specifications, and/or Drawings prepared by Bell Engineering. Immediately following the scheduled closing time for the reception of bids, all proposals which have been submitted in accordance with the above conditions will be publicly opened and read aloud.
The work to be bid is described as follows:
CONTRACT 460-24-01
Mass grading, general demolition, roadway construction, curbing, storm/field drainage, subbase preparation for sports fields, water line relocation, electrical conduit and wiring, and installation of football field goal post and soccer netting
Drawings, Specifications and Contract Documents may be examined at the following places:
Somerset Energy Center 306 East Mt. Vernon Street Somerset, Kentucky 42501 | Bell Engineering 2480 Fortune Drive, Suite 350 Lexington, Kentucky 40509 |
or may be obtained from the Lynn Imaging, 328 Old Vine Street, Lexington, Kentucky 40507, phone 859/255-1021, upon receipt of non-refundable deposit as follows:
CONTRACT 460-24-01–$450.00
Sealed proposals for this Contract shall be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope as follows:
“Sealed Proposal for Contract 460-24-01. Not to be opened until 10:30 a.m. local time, Thursday, October 24, 2024.”
If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the proposal must be enclosed in another envelope and mailed to the City of Somerset allowing sufficient time for such mailing to reach this address prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of proposals.
Bids shall be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond made payable to the City of Somerset, Somerset, Kentucky, in an amount not less than the percent of the base bid indicated in Specification Section C-200, Instructions to Bidders, Bid Security. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of 90 days after the date bids are opened. He may, however, withdraw his bid at any time prior to the time and date scheduled for opening of same or any authorized postponement thereof. Any bid received after the time and date specified shall not be considered and will be returned unopened to the bidder.
The OWNER’s share will be provided from current funds on hand and/or from revenue bonds.
A prebid meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. local time on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at the Council Chambers, Somerset Energy Center, 306 East Mt. Vernon Street, Somerset, Kentucky 42501. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is highly encouraged but is not mandatory.
The City of Somerset may consider informal any bid not prepared and submitted in accordance with the provisions of this advertisement and/or the Specifications and may waive any informalities or reject any and all bids.
Somersport 460-24-02 RFP: Deadline 10.24.24
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
CONTRACT 460-24-02
SOMERSPORT PARK IMPROVEMENTS—PHASE 1
SPORTS TURF
CITY OF SOMERSET
SOMERSET, KENTUCKY
Sealed proposals for the following work will be received by the City of Somerset, Pulaski County, Kentucky at the Somerset Energy Center, 306 East Mt. Vernon Street, Somerset, Kentucky 42501, until 11:00 a.m. local time, Thursday, October 24, 2024, for furnishing labor and materials and performing all work as set forth by the Advertisement, General Conditions, Specifications, and/or Drawings prepared by Bell Engineering. Immediately following the scheduled closing time for the reception of bids, all proposals which have been submitted in accordance with the above conditions will be publicly opened and read aloud.
The work to be bid is described as follows:
CONTRACT 460-24-02
Furnishing and installation of artificial sports turf.
Drawings, Specifications and Contract Documents may be examined at the following places:
Somerset Energy Center 306 East Mt. Vernon Street Somerset, Kentucky 42501 | Bell Engineering 2480 Fortune Drive, Suite 350 Lexington, Kentucky 40509 |
or may be obtained from the Lynn Imaging, 328 Old Vine Street, Lexington, Kentucky 40507, phone 859/255-1021, upon receipt of non-refundable deposit as follows:
CONTRACT 460-24-02–$300.00
Sealed proposals for this Contract shall be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope as follows:
“Sealed Proposal for Contract 460-24-02. Not to be opened until 11:00 a.m. local time, Thursday, October 24, 2024.”
If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the proposal must be enclosed in another envelope and mailed to the City of Somerset allowing sufficient time for such mailing to reach this address prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of proposals.
Bids shall be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond made payable to the City of Somerset, Somerset, Kentucky, in an amount not less than the percent of the base bid indicated in Specification Section C-200, Instructions to Bidders, Bid Security. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of 90 days after the date bids are opened. He may, however, withdraw his bid at any time prior to the time and date scheduled for opening of same or any authorized postponement thereof. Any bid received after the time and date specified shall not be considered and will be returned unopened to the bidder.
The OWNER’s share will be provided from current funds on hand and/or from revenue bonds.
The City of Somerset may consider informal any bid not prepared and submitted in accordance with the provisions of this advertisement and/or the Specifications and may waive any informalities or reject any and all bids.
Somersport 460-24-03 RFP: Deadline 10.24.24
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
CONTRACT 460-24-03
SOMERSPORT PARK IMPROVEMENTS—PHASE 1
SPORTS LIGHTING
CITY OF SOMERSET
SOMERSET, KENTUCKY
Sealed proposals for the following work will be received by the City of Somerset, Pulaski County, Kentucky at the Somerset Energy Center, 306 East Mt. Vernon Street, Somerset, Kentucky 42501, until 11:30 a.m. local time, Thursday, October 24, 2024, for furnishing labor and materials and performing all work as set forth by the Advertisement, General Conditions, Specifications, and/or Drawings prepared by Bell Engineering. Immediately following the scheduled closing time for the reception of bids, all proposals which have been submitted in accordance with the above conditions will be publicly opened and read aloud.
The work to be bid is described as follows:
CONTRACT 460-24-03
Furnishing and installation of sports field lighting.
Drawings, Specifications and Contract Documents may be examined at the following places:
Somerset Energy Center 306 East Mt. Vernon Street Somerset, Kentucky 42501 | Bell Engineering 2480 Fortune Drive, Suite 350 Lexington, Kentucky 40509 |
or may be obtained from the Lynn Imaging, 328 Old Vine Street, Lexington, Kentucky 40507, phone 859/255-1021, upon receipt of non-refundable deposit as follows:
CONTRACT 460-24-03–$300.00
Sealed proposals for this Contract shall be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope as follows:
“Sealed Proposal for Contract 460-24-03. Not to be opened until 11:30 a.m. local time, Thursday, October 24, 2024.”
If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the proposal must be enclosed in another envelope and mailed to the City of Somerset allowing sufficient time for such mailing to reach this address prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of proposals.
Bids shall be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond made payable to the City of Somerset, Somerset, Kentucky, in an amount not less than the percent of the base bid indicated in Specification Section C-200, Instructions to Bidders, Bid Security. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of 90 days after the date bids are opened. He may, however, withdraw his bid at any time prior to the time and date scheduled for opening of same or any authorized postponement thereof. Any bid received after the time and date specified shall not be considered and will be returned unopened to the bidder.
The OWNER’s share will be provided from current funds on hand and/or from revenue bonds.
The City of Somerset may consider informal any bid not prepared and submitted in accordance with the provisions of this advertisement and/or the Specifications and may waive any informalities or reject any and all bids.
Finance Documents
View the fiscal year budget ordinance below, or search for audit reports and monthly expenditures in our online searchable database.
Have a question or concern?
Reach out directly to our staff.
Accounting
Contact: Mike Broyles Chief Financial Officer
Email: mbroyles@cityofsomerset.com
Phone: 606.679.6366 (office)
Accounting
Contact: TJ Criswell Accounting Supervisor
Email: tcriswell@cityofsomerset.com
Phone: 606.679.6366 (office)
Accounting
Contact: Gerald Roberts Purchasing Agent
Email: groberts@cityofsomerset.com
Phone: 606.679.6366 (office)
Accounting
Contact: Heather Mounce Accounts Payable (General Fund, MAP Fund)
Email: hmounce@cityofsomerset.com
Phone: 606.679.6366 (office)
Accounting
Contact: Amy Gosser Accounts Payable (Sanitation, Waterpark, Fuel Center)
Email: agosser@cityofsomerset.com
Phone: 606.679.6366 (office)
Accounting
Contact: Lisa Harris Accounts Payable (Water, Gas, Wastewater, Travel & Tourism and EMS)
Email: lharris@cityofsomerset.com
Phone: 606.679.6366 (office)
Accounting
Contact: Sue Holland Payroll
Email: sholland@cityofsomerset.com
Phone: 606.679.6366 (office)