City of Manchester bids, RFPs and contracts
Manchester, TennesseePop. 13,776 · cityofmanchestertn.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 23, 2026
- 12 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 59
- 15 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 231
- Contracts
- 292
- 182 vendors
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59 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Manchester's meetings, most in infrastructure & maintenance and capital projects. The latest, from Oct 23: Basin E sewer rehabilitation project under EDA grant funding.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Recreation & Community Services.
Latest awards: Duke's Root Control (Jun 2026) and Dukes Root Control Inc for contract Awarded to Dukes Root Control for Flow Monitoring ($263,760.00, Jun 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Manchester's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Manchester has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Manchester buys from, taken from council records. 292 contracts with 182 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Manchester.
Questions about City of Manchester
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Manchester?
City of Manchester currently works with 182 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FOOD_SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, CONSTRUCTION, and LICENSE. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 90 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 Manchester?
Small purchases under TN's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Manchester include City of Manchester — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Manchester — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Manchester — 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 Manchester publish RFPs?
City of Manchester publishes formal RFPs on its official website and TN's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 231 solicitations from City of Manchester. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Recreation & Community Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Manchester?
At City of Manchester, 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 Wastewater, Parks & Recreation, Police, and Mayor'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 90 decision-makers at City of Manchester.
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What does City of Manchester spend the most on?
Based on 1,236 tracked contracts, City of Manchester spends most on Capital Projects (686), Public Works (282), Recreation & Community Services (123), Public Safety (75), and Environmental Services (70). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FOOD_SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, CONSTRUCTION, and LICENSE. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Manchester's current vendors?
City of Manchester currently works with vendors including DUKE'S ROOT CONTROL, DUKES ROOT CONTROL INC, ANNETTE FOSTER DBA CRAZY DAISIES, REC BY COCOFIL, CASS-TN INC, VOLUNTEER PAINT LLC, RAFAELS ITALIAN RESTAURANT, and FOOD LION LLC DBA FOOD LION #722. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FOOD_SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, CONSTRUCTION, and LICENSE. 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 Manchester working on?
Based on 26 tracked meetings, City of Manchester is actively discussing: City of Manchester — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Manchester — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Manchester — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Historic Zoning Commission Meeting: Signage & Future Development, and Manchester Board Approves Contracts, Rezoning, and New Tourism Department. 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 Manchester have?
City of Manchester currently has 231 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (686), Public Works (282), and Recreation & Community Services (123). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, TN's state portal, and other sources.