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City of Franklin bids, RFPs and contracts

City of Franklin logoFranklin, Kentucky
Latest pre-RFP
Oct 27, 2026
6 days ago
Pre-RFPs
39
8 in the last 30 days
Bids and RFPs
21
Contracts
675
413 vendors

The 30-second brief

What they're planning

39 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Franklin's meetings, most in administration & finance and utilities. The latest, from Oct 27: Industrial Authority Appoints New Executive Director for Economic Growth.

Where the money goes

Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Public Safety.

How they buy

Latest awards: Sliger Excavating LLC for stormwater Improvement Contract Awarded to Sliger Excavating ($103,517.00, Sep 2026) and Freedom Dodge for franklin Awards Six-Cruiser Bid to Freedom Dodge ($270,648.00, Sep 2026).

39 pre-RFPs trackedLatest Oct 27

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Pre-RFP projects

Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Franklin's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.

Recent bids and RFPs

Solicitations City of Franklin has posted. None are open right now.

Vendors and contracts

Who City of Franklin buys from, taken from council records. 675 contracts with 413 vendors.

SLIGER EXCAVATING LLCStormwater Improvement Contract Awarded to Sliger Excavating · Sep 28$103,517.00
FREEDOM DODGEFranklin Awards Six-Cruiser Bid to Freedom Dodge · Sep 14$270,648.00
ASHGROVE REAL ESTATE HOLDINGSPILOT Agreement Proposed with Ashgrove Real Estate · Aug 24Undisclosed
COMCASTCity to Consider Comcast Service Renewal · Aug 24Undisclosed
SIMPSON COUNTY TOURISM COMMISSIONStreet Closures Approved for Tourism Car Show · Aug 10Undisclosed

Who decides

Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Franklin.

Questions about City of Franklin

How do I become an approved vendor for City of Franklin?

City of Franklin currently works with 413 vendors across contract types including CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, UTILITIES, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 38 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 Franklin?

Small purchases under KY's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Franklin include Franklin City Commission: Employee Recognition, Safety & Project Approvals, Franklin City Commission Meeting: Approvals, Incentives, New Projects, and Franklin City Commission Meeting: Data Centers, Budget Amendment, Aid, 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 Franklin publish RFPs?

City of Franklin publishes formal RFPs on its official website and KY's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 21 solicitations from City of Franklin. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Public Safety. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.

Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Franklin?

At City of Franklin, 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 City Clerk, and Administration Department / City Manager’s Office. 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 38 decision-makers at City of Franklin.

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What does City of Franklin spend the most on?

Based on 979 tracked contracts, City of Franklin spends most on Capital Projects (489), Public Works (227), Public Safety (105), Public Updates (92), and Administration & Finance (66). Contract types include CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, UTILITIES, and OTHER. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.

Who are City of Franklin's current vendors?

City of Franklin currently works with vendors including SLIGER EXCAVATING LLC, FREEDOM DODGE, ASHGROVE REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS, COMCAST, SIMPSON COUNTY TOURISM COMMISSION, STRAND ASSOCIATES, KYTC, and JCON. These vendors span contract types like CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, UTILITIES, and OTHER. 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 Franklin working on?

Based on 18 tracked meetings, City of Franklin is actively discussing: Franklin City Commission: Employee Recognition, Safety & Project Approvals, Franklin City Commission Meeting: Approvals, Incentives, New Projects, Franklin City Commission Meeting: Data Centers, Budget Amendment, Aid, Franklin Planning & Zoning: Data Centers, Text Amendments & Public Concerns, and Franklin City Commission Meeting: Veterans Initiative & City Business. 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 Franklin have?

City of Franklin currently has 21 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (489), Public Works (227), and Public Safety (105). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, KY's state portal, and other sources.

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