Knox County
Government Procurement, RFPs & Contracts
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- Over $15M in IDEA Part B & Preschool Funding Approved
- $1.1M Perkins Grant Approved for CTE Programs
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Knox County Project Signals22 found
Upcoming projects, hiring plans, and grant funding Civic IQ has detected at Knox County — before the RFP. Click any signal for the full breakdown.
Knox County: Over $15M in IDEA Part B & Preschool Funding Approved
Knox County has approved its FY2027 IDEA funding, totaling over $15.7 million for Part B and Prescho...
Knox County: $1.1M Perkins Grant Approved for CTE Programs
Knox County has approved a $1.1 million Carl D. Perkins grant for career and technical education (CT...
Knox County: Road Improvement Project Scope Expanding
Knox County is extending the engineering scope for improvements on Bakertown Road. Active road proje...
Knox County: County Planning Regional Family Assistance Center
Knox County has awarded a consulting contract to enhance its Regional Family Assistance Center (FAC)...
Knox County: New Appointments to Housing & Development Board
Knox County has appointed five new members to its Health, Educational and Housing Facility Board, wh...
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Frequently Asked Questions
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- How do I become an approved vendor for Knox County?
- Start by reviewing Knox County's procurement guidelines and vendor registration. As a county in TN, they maintain an approved vendor list. There are 19 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 Knox County?
- Small purchases under TN's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Knox County include Knox County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Knox County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and Knox County Board Meeting: FY26 Budget, Construction, and Policy Changes, 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 Knox County publish RFPs?
- Knox County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and TN's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 946 solicitations from Knox County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Environmental Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
- Who makes purchasing decisions at Knox County?
- At Knox County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Grants and Community Development, Knox County Mayor's Office, Knox County Clerk's Office, College and Career Readiness, Knox County Schools, and Department of Finance - Procurement Division. 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 19 decision-makers at Knox County.
- What does Knox County spend the most on?
- Based on 432 tracked contracts, Knox County spends most on Capital Projects (251), Grants (121), Environmental Services (21), Public Works (20), and Public Safety (19). Contract types include TECHNOLOGY, CONSULTING, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and UTILITIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
- Who are Knox County's current vendors?
- Knox County currently works with vendors including BC TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY DBA FINALFORMS, SSP INTERNATIONAL, TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, APAC-ATLANTIC INC, PARTNERS INTERPRETING, TENNESSEE STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES, LDA ENGINEERING, THE OLSON GROUP LTD, KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD (KUB), and SOUTHEAST EXCAVATION LLC. These vendors span contract types like TECHNOLOGY, CONSULTING, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and UTILITIES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
- What projects is Knox County working on?
- Based on 6 tracked meetings, Knox County is actively discussing: Knox County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Knox County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Knox County Board Meeting: FY26 Budget, Construction, and Policy Changes, Knox County Election Commission Meeting: Agenda Review, August 26, 2025, and Knox County Board Approves Contracts and Funding Initiatives for 2025-2026. 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 Knox County have?
- Knox County currently has 946 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (251), Grants (121), and Environmental Services (21). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, TN's state portal, and other sources.
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