Carter County bids, RFPs and contracts
Elizabethton, TennesseePop. 57,361 · cartercountytn.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 19, 2026
- 16 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 37
- 5 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 158
- Contracts
- 755
- 286 vendors
The 30-second brief
37 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Carter County's meetings, most in grants and equipment. The latest, from Oct 19: County to Consider EMA Vehicle Replacement Plan.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
Latest awards: Community Leasing Partners for county Considers Six-Year EMA Vehicle Lease ($55,000.00 down payment; remaining amount leased at $16,689.41 per year, Oct 2026) and Barkers Construction (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Carter County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Carter County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Carter County buys from, taken from council records. 755 contracts with 286 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Carter County.
Questions about Carter County
How do I become an approved vendor for Carter County?
Carter County currently works with 286 vendors across contract types including EQUIPMENT, TRANSPORTATION, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 59 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 Carter County?
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.
Where does Carter County publish RFPs?
Carter County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and TN's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 158 solicitations from Carter County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Grants. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Carter County?
At Carter County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Planning. 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 59 decision-makers at Carter County.
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What does Carter County spend the most on?
Based on 319 tracked contracts, Carter County spends most on Capital Projects (166), Public Works (45), Grants (44), Budget Planning (40), and Environmental Services (24). Contract types include EQUIPMENT, TRANSPORTATION, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Carter County's current vendors?
Carter County currently works with vendors including COMMUNITY LEASING PARTNERS, BARKERS CONSTRUCTION, HEALTH CHECK 360, CORPAY TECHNOLOGIES OPERATING COMPANY LLC, SCHAUS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, WORLDWIDE EQUIPMENT LEASING LLC, and INTERLOCAL PURCHASING SYSTEM (TIPS). These vendors span contract types like EQUIPMENT, TRANSPORTATION, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Carter County working on?
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.
How many active solicitations does Carter County have?
Carter County currently has 158 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (166), Public Works (45), and Grants (44). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, TN's state portal, and other sources.