What products and services does City of Bartlett procure?

City of Bartlett routinely procures supplies and materials, equipment, equipment services and repairs, contractual services, and city‑wide requirements contracts for repetitively purchased items, as described in the City Purchasing ordinance and Purchasing overview.

Does City of Bartlett use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?

City of Bartlett authorizes cooperative purchasing in Title 5, section 5‑106: a department head may join cooperative purchasing plans with other government units with the approval of the mayor.

What procurement requirements does City of Bartlett publish for vendors?

City of Bartlett requires vendors to follow solicitation-specific requirements listed in each bid; the City ordinance also authorizes bid deposits or bonds (a 10% deposit may be required where specified).

How does City of Bartlett approve procurement contracts and awards?

Under the City of Bartlett ordinance, purchases over $25,000 require formal publication and Board of Mayor and Aldermen review; $10,000–$25,000 need departmental documentation and mayoral approval before Accounting issues a purchase order; $10,000 or less follow purchase‑order procedures.

Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Bartlett?

Vendors can find City of Bartlett procurement policies and standard terms in the City ordinances: Title 5, Municipal Finance & Taxation (Chapter: Purchasing) contains thresholds, solicitation and award rules; the Purchasing page links to the ordinance text and procedures.

What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does City of Bartlett use?

City of Bartlett affirms equal‑opportunity/non‑discrimination and provides a narrow local preference: when bids are identical in price and term, a Bartlett resident supplier may be favored, per the ordinance and solicitation language.

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Bartlett, TN
Country:: US

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NOTICE TO CONSULTANT ENGINEERS REGARDING A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND LETTERS OF INTEREST
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Jun 1, 2023
Closes
Oct 15, 2026
The City of Bartlett seeks a professional consultant engineering firm for services related to the resurfacing of Kirby Whitten Road, including project initiation, survey, environmental, design, bidding services, and Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI).

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134919
Employee FTE
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601
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Procurement Hell Score
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40 / 100
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Procurement Hell Score
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- Sole Source: If sale is less than $25,000, sole source may be possible but deprioritize—pivot to coops; rarely approved above $25,
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, and BuyBoard; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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- City of Bartlett, TN: Sole source is a low-probability path, especially above the $25,000 formal bidding threshold. Public records indicate few to no awards via sole source at this level. Practical guidance: do not invest in sole source; pivot immediately to cooperative purchasing. If an exception is unavoidable, consult the Purchasing Department for any required justification/approvals.
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- City of Bartlett uses cooperative purchasing (authorized by municipal code and active memberships). Reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Beer Board Meeting Agenda And Minutes
Date: Oct 1, 2019Type: Meeting mention
The Beer Board discussed multiple applications for off-premises and on-premises beer permits. Key topics included the review of applications for Flash Market #169, Daytime Star Inc., and Bun Brother's Thai Bistro. The Board addressed specific concerns regarding business ownership, employment of individuals with past criminal records, and procedures for verifying customer identification. All permit applications discussed were ultimately approved by the Board.
Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Minutes
Date: Sep 12, 2017Type: Meeting mention
The board meetings covered various departmental operations and projects. Key topics included the recognition of the police department's traffic division and other award recipients. Business items included approvals for a special event permit for the Tennessee Baptist Children's Home, the acquisition of various fleet vehicles for police, fire, and public works departments, and the procurement of security systems including alarms, door access controls, and cameras. Additionally, the board authorized the auction of surplus property, approved a budget revision for the Bartlett City Schools Education Capital Project Fund regarding an HVAC installation at Appling Middle School, and passed resolutions concerning the issuance of general obligation bonds and the donation of surplus police vehicles.

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Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Bartlett?

The City of Bartlett Purchasing Department (within Finance) manages purchasing; department heads, the mayor’s office, Accounting, and the Board of Mayor and Aldermen have defined procurement and approval roles in the City’s Purchasing ordinance.

Where does City of Bartlett post bids and RFPs?

The City of Bartlett posts public bids and RFPs on its Bid Postings page (CivicEngage); vendors may create an account on that page and subscribe for notifications, as noted on the City’s Purchasing page.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Bartlett?

The City of Bartlett maintains a Registry of Suppliers under its ordinance and invites suppliers to register; vendors can also create an account on the City of Bartlett Bid Postings page to receive solicitation notifications and registration invitations.

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