City of Gatlinburg

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

City of Gatlinburg RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

One (1) Patrol SUV Vehicle for the Police Department RFP
Open
Aug 6, 2026
Closes
Aug 10, 2026
2026 Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD premier, but bids will be considered for equi- valent or better makes/models.

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
209520
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
283
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
3,715
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
48 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
TraditionalStartup-Friendly
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How to Sell to City of Gatlinburg

Procurement guidance and navigation tips.

Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
48 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: Deprioritize—requires City Commission approval; steer back to coops.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell and BuyBoard; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Sole Source
- City of Gatlinburg, TN. Single-bid/sole source awards require City Commission approval. There’s no clear standalone sole-source dollar threshold published; purchases above $10,000 typically trigger formal sealed bids. Practical note: Expect heavy justification and Commission agenda timing; pivot to cooperative purchasing whenever possible.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Cooperatives
- The city uses cooperative purchasing and is a confirmed member of Sourcewell and BuyBoard (recent example: Pitney Bowes lease via a coop in June 2024). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.

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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Gatlinburg

Gatlinburg City Commission Regular Meeting
Date: Jul 21, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission addressed several legislative and administrative items. Key actions included the approval of rezoning requests, amendments to zoning ordinances regarding digital signage and tourist residence standards, and a prohibition on the retail sale of fireworks within the city. The commission also authorized the trade-in of surplus rescue vehicles to acquire a new, multi-role rescue truck and conducted the first reading of ordinances related to the property tax levy and the annual fiscal budget. Additionally, the Beer Board met to approve a special event beer permit for the upcoming Gatlinburg Songwriters Festival.
Gatlinburg City Commission Meeting Minutes
Date: May 19, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission discussed and approved various appointments to the Anna Porter Public Library board and the Gatlinburg Planning Commission. Actions included authorizing a right-of-way use request for underground communication lines and approving a new business directional sign for the Rampant Lion Pub. The commission approved matching funds for the Safe Streets for All grant program to facilitate pedestrian and traffic safety improvements. Furthermore, a contract was approved to convey fire turnout gear to a local high school's fire science program, and two ordinances concerning city department appropriations and amendments were adopted on first reading.

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to City of Gatlinburg.

Steve EdwardsAssistant Finance Director/Treasurer

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Kelly JanisBuilding Director

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