NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Franklin, TN, is receiving sealed written bids until 2:00 p.m. Central Time on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at which time they will be publicly unsealed, for the following procurement: Basin Recoating for the WTP Membrane Feed Wetwell (Solicitation No. 2027-016) Bids must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the City’s specifications and other procurement documents pertaining to this solicitation, including any addenda that may be issued, available on the Business Opportunities page of the City’s website (https://www.franklintn.gov/) or by contacting City Purchasing ([email protected]; 615-550-6692). Per T.C.A. § 12-4-116, potential bidders are not required to receive or respond to this procurement solicitation electronically. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive minor informalities.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Franklin, TN, is receiving sealed written bids until 2:00 p.m. Central Time on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at which time they will be publicly unsealed, for the following procurement: Basin Recoating for the WTP Membrane Feed Wetwell (Solicitation No. 2027-016) Bids must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the City’s specifications and other procurement documents pertaining to this solicitation, including any addenda that may be issued, available on the Business Opportunities page of the City’s website (https://www.franklintn.gov/) or by contacting City Purchasing ([email protected]; 615-550-6692). Per T.C.A. § 12-4-116, potential bidders are not required to receive or respond to this procurement solicitation electronically. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive minor informalities.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $50,000, use sole source. Avoid above $50,000; city rarely approves—pivot to coops.
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners or Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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PMA Management Corp. at City of Franklin
Effective: Jul 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is Amendment No. 2 to an Agreement for Third Party Claim Administrative Services between the City of Franklin, Tennessee, and PMA Management Corp. It extends the original contract (COF Contract No. 2023-0182) for an additional six months, from July 1, 2025, to January 1, 2026. The amendment modifies the claim handling service fees, establishing a total estimated fee of $14,405.00 for this extension term and revising per-claim rates. Furthermore, Exhibit A, detailing other services and their corresponding unit-based or annual fees, is amended and restated.
MIDWEST EMPLOYERS CASUALTY COMPANY at City of Franklin
Effective: Jan 1, 2026Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document outlines an insurance agreement under Midwest COF Contract No. 2026-0104 for the City of Franklin, TN, with Midwest Employers Casualty Company as the insurer. The policy, number EWC009714, is effective from January 1, 2026, to January 1, 2027. It includes a mandatory Fraud Warning Supplement detailing various state-specific fraud statements, which requires the applicant's signature.
Public Risk Insurors at City of Franklin
Effective: Jan 1, 2026Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document outlines a Procurement Agreement (Contract No. 2025-0486) between the City of Franklin and Public Risk Insurors for various insurance products and services, and includes a separate proposal from PMA Management Corporation for Workers' Compensation TPA & Risk Services. The agreement is effective January 1, 2026, for an initial three-year term. Public Risk Insurors' proposal includes an annual premium of $2,397,185 for property, liability, and workers' compensation insurance products. PMA Management Corporation offers several annual pricing options for TPA services, such as flat fees of $30,000 or $38,000, for a 3-year contract with extension options. The document also contains detailed specimen policies from various carriers.
LODESTAR CLAIMS & RISK SERVICES INC at City of Franklin
Effective: Jan 1, 2026Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This agreement outlines the provision of third-party claim administrative (TPA) services by Lodestar Claims & Risk Services, Inc. to The City of Franklin, Tennessee. The services cover workers' compensation claim handling, excess reporting, managed care, risk control, RMIS access, litigation support, and Section 111 reporting. The contract is effective from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028, with an annual estimated claim handling fee of $32,690, subject to reconciliation based on actual claim volume and types, plus additional fees for other services as detailed in Exhibit A.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Franklin
City of Franklin Work Session Meeting Minutes
Date: Nov 2, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting focused on the Goal Setting and Strategic Plan Update, which was acknowledged for future consideration at the upcoming Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting.
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Minutes And Agenda
Date: Nov 5, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board of Zoning Appeals held discussions concerning multiple variance requests and an administrative appeal. Key applications included a variance request for parking bay additions at a property on Country Road, a variance for building orientation for a commercial site at Carothers Parkway, and complex variance requests involving retaining wall setbacks at Buckingham Circle. Furthermore, the Board reviewed an appeal of an administrative decision regarding the classification of a golf performance center as part of a golf course use, and variance requests regarding front and side yard setbacks for a residential property on Lancaster Drive.
City of Franklin Board of Mayor & Aldermen Meeting Minutes
Date: Oct 27, 2026Type: Meeting mention
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Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Franklin?
Procurement is managed by the City of Franklin Purchasing Office within the Department of Finance & Administration. The Purchasing Office team includes Purchasing Manager Wesley Wright and procurement officers Charles Selke, Leslie Pewitt, and Sarah Roop; the City is governed by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
Where does City of Franklin post bids and RFPs?
City of Franklin posts public bids, RFPs, and solicitations on its IonWave e‑procurement portal (franklintn.ionwave.net) and links to that portal from the official Business Opportunities with the City page; vendors should register on IonWave to view and respond to postings.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Franklin?
Vendor registration with the City of Franklin is voluntary via the IonWave portal (franklintn.ionwave.net/VendorRegistration); registering enables electronic solicitation notifications, vendors must keep contact information current, and Tennessee Code Annotated § 12‑4‑116 addresses non‑electronic notice for small and minority businesses.
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The board addressed several legislative and administrative items, including the second reading of a budget amendment ordinance for the fiscal year and the first readings of zoning ordinances related to annual updates and material restrictions. Significant actions included the passage of regulations regarding e-bicycles and play vehicles, the first reading of an ordinance implementing traffic enforcement standards for autonomous vehicles, and the deferral of a resolution regarding surplus property. Additionally, the board approved various professional services agreements and contracts concerning infrastructure design, sidewalk improvements, and software systems.
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What procurement requirements does City of Franklin publish for vendors?
City of Franklin posts solicitation‑specific vendor requirements within each IonWave posting; vendors should review individual solicitations for required forms, insurance, bonding, submission instructions, and contract terms and follow the Purchasing Office instructions for that solicitation.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Franklin?
City of Franklin publishes procurement policies and standard terms on the Purchasing Office pages, including Purchasing Resolution 2024‑88 (Procurement Policy, Exhibit A), the Procurement Protest Procedure, the Public Procurement Principles & Practices (Resolution 2012‑15), and the City Code on Municode.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does City of Franklin use?
Tennessee Code Annotated § 12‑4‑116, cited on the City of Franklin Vendor Registration page, governs non‑electronic solicitation notices for small and minority‑owned businesses; the City also adopted Public Procurement Values & Guiding Principles via Resolution 2012‑15 to inform procurement fairness and ethics.
