Question 1

How do I become an approved vendor for Carter County?

Accepted Answer

Start by reviewing Carter County's procurement guidelines and vendor registration. As a county in TN, they maintain an approved vendor list. There are 29 known contacts at this agency to help you find the right point of entry. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.

Question 2

How do I win a contract with Carter County?

Accepted Answer

Small purchases under TN's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Carter County include Carter County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Carter County Budget Committee Meeting Summary: Approvals and Bids, and Carter County Commissioners Meeting: Budget, Infrastructure & Planning, suggesting active spending in these areas. The key is timing: reach the right department head while they're still scoping the project, not after the RFP is already live. Monitoring what agencies are discussing and spending on helps you start conversations before the competition.

Question 3

Where does Carter County publish RFPs?

Accepted Answer

Carter County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and TN's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 8 solicitations from Carter County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Budget Planning. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.

Question 4

Who makes purchasing decisions at Carter County?

Accepted Answer

At Carter County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Community Development, Communications, Board of Education, and Building & Inspections. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call. Verified contact details are available for 29 decision-makers at Carter County.

Question 5

What does Carter County spend the most on?

Accepted Answer

Based on 263 tracked contracts, Carter County spends most on Capital Projects (131), Public Works (42), Budget Planning (40), Grants (29), and Contract Admin (21). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, CONSTRUCTION, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.

Question 6

Who are Carter County's current vendors?

Accepted Answer

Carter County currently works with vendors including SCHAUS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, O'REILLY AUTO PARTS, GOVDEALS, SUMMERS-TAYLOR, FTDD, BAKER’S CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LANDWORX, STATE OF TENNESSEE TENNESSEE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, and BEAM CONSTRUCTION. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, CONSTRUCTION, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.

Question 7

What projects is Carter County working on?

Accepted Answer

Based on 14 tracked meetings, Carter County is actively discussing: Carter County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Carter County Budget Committee Meeting Summary: Approvals and Bids, Carter County Commissioners Meeting: Budget, Infrastructure & Planning, Carter County Commission Meeting: Budget, Tourism, & Disaster Recovery, and Carter County Budget Committee Meeting: Invoice Approvals & Project Updates. These meeting topics indicate active project areas where the agency is scoping requirements, allocating budget, or evaluating vendors — often 6–18 months before formal RFPs are published.

Question 8

How many active solicitations does Carter County have?

Accepted Answer

Carter County currently has 8 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (131), Public Works (42), and Budget Planning (40). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, TN's state portal, and other sources.

Carter County

Carter County Board Meeting Summaries14 found

Carter County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026)

Carter County Budget Committee Meeting Summary: Approvals and Bids

Carter County Commissioners Meeting: Budget, Infrastructure & Planning

Carter County Commission Meeting: Budget, Tourism, & Disaster Recovery

Carter County Budget Committee Meeting: Invoice Approvals & Project Updates

Carter County RFPs & Bids8 found

Carter County Vendors & Contracts117 vendors117 contracts

SCHAUS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

O'REILLY AUTO PARTS

SCHAUS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

GOVDEALS

Recent Contracts117

Board Approves Schaus Professional Services Invoice

Credit Line Established with O’Reilly Auto Parts for EMA

Commissioners Approve Payment to Schaus Professional Services

2026 F-250 Landfill Purchase Partially Funded by GovDeals

Heaton Creek Road Repairs PO Awarded to Summers-Taylor

FTDD to Issue Engineering RFQ for Park Restoration

Baker’s Construction Services Receives PO for Long Hollow Bridge Repairs

Poga Temporary Bridge 2 Payment to Landworx Approved

Tennessee EMA Awards Carter County $398K Grant

Beam Construction Gets Perkins Hollow Road Repairs PO

Top Sectors

113 more vendors selling to Carter County

Carter County Decision Makers29 verified

How to sell to Carter County

See how teams sell to Carter County

Common questions about selling to Carter County

How do I become an approved vendor for Carter County?

How do I win a contract with Carter County?

Where does Carter County publish RFPs?

Who makes purchasing decisions at Carter County?

What does Carter County spend the most on?

Who are Carter County's current vendors?

What projects is Carter County working on?

How many active solicitations does Carter County have?

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Carter County

Carter County Board Meeting Summaries14 found

Carter County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026)

Carter County Budget Committee Meeting Summary: Approvals and Bids

Carter County Commissioners Meeting: Budget, Infrastructure & Planning

Carter County Commission Meeting: Budget, Tourism, & Disaster Recovery

Carter County Budget Committee Meeting: Invoice Approvals & Project Updates

Carter County RFPs & Bids8 found

Carter County Vendors & Contracts117 vendors117 contracts

SCHAUS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

O'REILLY AUTO PARTS

SCHAUS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

GOVDEALS

Recent Contracts117

Board Approves Schaus Professional Services Invoice

Credit Line Established with O’Reilly Auto Parts for EMA

Commissioners Approve Payment to Schaus Professional Services

2026 F-250 Landfill Purchase Partially Funded by GovDeals

Heaton Creek Road Repairs PO Awarded to Summers-Taylor

FTDD to Issue Engineering RFQ for Park Restoration

Baker’s Construction Services Receives PO for Long Hollow Bridge Repairs

Poga Temporary Bridge 2 Payment to Landworx Approved

Tennessee EMA Awards Carter County $398K Grant

Beam Construction Gets Perkins Hollow Road Repairs PO

Top Sectors

113 more vendors selling to Carter County

Carter County Decision Makers29 verified

How to sell to Carter County

See how teams sell to Carter County

Common questions about selling to Carter County

How do I become an approved vendor for Carter County?

How do I win a contract with Carter County?

Where does Carter County publish RFPs?

Who makes purchasing decisions at Carter County?

What does Carter County spend the most on?

Who are Carter County's current vendors?

What projects is Carter County working on?

How many active solicitations does Carter County have?

Nearby Agencies

Stop chasing RFPs.Start shaping them.

Stop chasing RFPs.
Start shaping them.