City of Chattanooga bids, RFPs and contracts
Chattanooga, TennesseePop. 194,144 · chattanooga.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 28, 2026
- 5 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 252
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1+
- Next due Nov 12
- Contracts
- 2,648
- 826 vendors
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252 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Chattanooga's meetings, most in information technology and education & training. The latest, from Oct 28: Data Migration and Ongoing Administrative Support for Civic Serve.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
1+ open RFP, the next due Nov 12. Latest awards: Hurst Excavating LLC for sewer Overflow Project Change Order Proposed for Hurst (Increase of $1,797,210.00; revised contract amount of $5,266,635.46, Oct 2026) and CHAMBLISS for early Head Start Partnership Proposed With Chambliss (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Chattanooga's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Chattanooga is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Chattanooga buys from, taken from council records. 2,648 contracts with 826 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Chattanooga.
Questions about City of Chattanooga
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Chattanooga?
City of Chattanooga currently works with 826 vendors across contract types including CONSTRUCTION, OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 130 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 Chattanooga?
Small purchases under TN's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Chattanooga include City of Chattanooga — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Chattanooga — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Chattanooga — 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 Chattanooga publish RFPs?
City of Chattanooga publishes formal RFPs on its official website and TN's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 263 solicitations from City of Chattanooga. 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 City of Chattanooga?
At City of Chattanooga, 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 Parks and Outdoors, Wastewater Department, Public Works, Parks and Outdoors — Division of Special Events & Programming, and Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA), Transportation. 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 130 decision-makers at City of Chattanooga.
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What does City of Chattanooga spend the most on?
Based on 3,239 tracked contracts, City of Chattanooga spends most on Capital Projects (2,016), Public Works (495), Grants (344), Environmental Services (200), and Public Safety (184). Contract types include CONSTRUCTION, OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Chattanooga's current vendors?
City of Chattanooga currently works with vendors including HURST EXCAVATING LLC, CHAMBLISS, OPENGOV INC, CHILDREN’S ACADEMY, NIPPON PAINT, STADIUM CORPORATION, INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY LLC, J. BRENNON CONSTRUCTION INC, HAMILTON COUNTY GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGY, and SAI MAIN-HIREN LLC. These vendors span contract types like CONSTRUCTION, OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. 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 Chattanooga working on?
Based on 28 tracked meetings, City of Chattanooga is actively discussing: City of Chattanooga — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Chattanooga — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Chattanooga — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Chattanooga Council Meeting: Zoning, Procurement, Economic Development, and Chattanooga City Council Meeting: Northgate Mall, Zoning, & Contracts. 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 Chattanooga have?
City of Chattanooga currently has 263 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (2,016), Public Works (495), and Grants (344). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, TN's state portal, and other sources.