City of Knoxville bids, RFPs and contracts
Knoxville, TennesseePop. 202,021 · KnoxvilleTN.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 27, 2026
- 11 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 95
- 7 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 6+
- Next due Nov 10
- Contracts
- 1,349
- 474 vendors
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95 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Knoxville's meetings, most in transportation and grants. The latest, from Oct 27: Transit Agency Transferring Federal CMAQ and Section 5339 Funds.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Parks & Recreation.
6+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 10. Latest awards: Mission District LLC for beer Permit Approved for Scruffy Pig (Oct 2026) and Old Sevier Market LLC for beer Permit Approved for Old Sevier Market (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Knoxville's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Knoxville is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Knoxville buys from, taken from council records. 1,349 contracts with 474 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Knoxville.
Questions about City of Knoxville
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Knoxville?
City of Knoxville currently works with 474 vendors across contract types including LICENSE, MAINTENANCE, TRANSPORTATION, INSURANCE, and EQUIPMENT. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 161 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.
How do I win a contract with City of Knoxville?
Small purchases under TN's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Knoxville include City of Knoxville — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Knoxville — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Knoxville — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), 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.
Where does City of Knoxville publish RFPs?
City of Knoxville publishes formal RFPs on its official website and TN's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 332 solicitations from City of Knoxville. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Parks & Recreation. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Knoxville?
At City of Knoxville, purchasing decisions are overseen by the city manager or mayor's office, with department heads across Public Works, IT, Finance, and Public Safety. Key departments include Police Advisory & Review Committee (parc), Building & Inspections, Community Development, and Sustainability. 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 161 decision-makers at City of Knoxville.
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What does City of Knoxville spend the most on?
Based on 839 tracked contracts, City of Knoxville spends most on Capital Projects (524), Grants (93), Parks & Recreation (82), Public Updates (71), and Public Works (69). Contract types include LICENSE, MAINTENANCE, TRANSPORTATION, INSURANCE, and EQUIPMENT. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Knoxville's current vendors?
City of Knoxville currently works with vendors including MISSION DISTRICT LLC, OLD SEVIER MARKET LLC, LOLA'S COCKTAIL LOUNGE LLC, BIG BULL MART LLC, KEEP KNOXVILLE BEAUTIFUL, STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FIRST AMERICAN ADMINISTRATORS INC, ACCURATE TACTICAL/ACCURATE LAW ENFORCEMENT, and M&R PROJECT LLC. These vendors span contract types like LICENSE, MAINTENANCE, TRANSPORTATION, INSURANCE, and EQUIPMENT. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is City of Knoxville working on?
Based on 12 tracked meetings, City of Knoxville is actively discussing: City of Knoxville — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Knoxville — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Knoxville — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Knoxville BZA Meeting: Zoning Variances, Commercial Impact Analysis, and Knoxville BZA Meeting: Zoning Variance Requests & Property Development. 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.
How many active solicitations does City of Knoxville have?
City of Knoxville currently has 332 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (524), Grants (93), and Parks & Recreation (82). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, TN's state portal, and other sources.