Franklin County bids, RFPs and contracts
TennesseePop. 45,579 · franklincotn.us- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 27, 2026
- 7 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 48
- 3 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 3
- Next due Nov 10
- Contracts
- 393
- 176 vendors
The 30-second brief
48 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Franklin County's meetings, most in environmental services and capital projects. The latest, from Oct 27: Green Hall Road maintenance, repair, and paving work to handle heavy quarry and truck traffic.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Administration & Finance.
3 open RFPs, the next due Nov 10. Latest awards: Tennessee Risk Management Trust for county Seeks Safety Grant from Risk Management Trust (Aug 2026) and Erad Group Inc for county Approves ERAD Group Sheriff Agreements (Aug 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Franklin County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Franklin County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Franklin County buys from, taken from council records. 393 contracts with 176 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Franklin County.
Questions about Franklin County
How do I become an approved vendor for Franklin County?
Franklin County currently works with 176 vendors across contract types including INSURANCE, TECHNOLOGY, MAINTENANCE, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 53 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 Franklin County?
Small purchases under TN's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Franklin County include Franklin County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Franklin County Board: Zoning, Budget Amendments, Appointments (Nov 2025), and Finance Committee Meeting: Budget Amendments, Grants, and Contract Approved, 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 Franklin County publish RFPs?
Franklin County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and TN's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 7 solicitations from Franklin County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Administration & Finance. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Franklin County?
At Franklin County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include City Council, Veterans Services, Franklin County Chancery Court, Franklin County Emergency Management Agency, and Franklin County Register of Deeds. 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 53 decision-makers at Franklin County.
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What does Franklin County spend the most on?
Based on 457 tracked contracts, Franklin County spends most on Capital Projects (236), Grants (93), Administration & Finance (59), Public Works (35), and Budget Planning (34). Contract types include INSURANCE, TECHNOLOGY, MAINTENANCE, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Franklin County's current vendors?
Franklin County currently works with vendors including TENNESSEE RISK MANAGEMENT TRUST, ERAD GROUP INC, STANLEY ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES- ALLEGION, SOUTHERN HEALTH PARTNERS (SHP), and GUARDIAN RFID. These vendors span contract types like INSURANCE, TECHNOLOGY, MAINTENANCE, 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 Franklin County working on?
Based on 14 tracked meetings, Franklin County is actively discussing: Franklin County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Franklin County Board: Zoning, Budget Amendments, Appointments (Nov 2025), Finance Committee Meeting: Budget Amendments, Grants, and Contract Approved, Franklin County Board Meeting: Budget Amendments and Appointments, and Finance Committee Meeting: Budget Adjustments, EMS Facility Contract Update. 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 Franklin County have?
Franklin County currently has 7 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (236), Grants (93), and Administration & Finance (59). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, TN's state portal, and other sources.