Clearing and grubbing over 2,650 SF; Topsoil removal and stockpiling over 50 CY; Earthwork excavation over 443 CY; Asphalt removal over 53 CY; Silt fence installation over 299 LF; Redi-Rock wall over 2,634 SF; No. 57 Stone wall backfill over 146 CY; Dense-Graded Aggregate wall materials over 42 CY; Asphalt Base Stone over 53 CY.
Clearing and grubbing over 2,650 SF; Topsoil removal and stockpiling over 50 CY; Earthwork excavation over 443 CY; Asphalt removal over 53 CY; Silt fence installation over 299 LF; Redi-Rock wall over 2,634 SF; No. 57 Stone wall backfill over 146 CY; Dense-Graded Aggregate wall materials over 42 CY; Asphalt Base Stone over 53 CY.
Renovations to bunkers, including associated demolition, shaping, drainage, bunker liner installation, sand installation, turf improvements, and related infrastructure.
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.
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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.
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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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Gatlinburg City Commission Meeting Minutes
Date: Aug 4, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission reviewed reports regarding community programs and upcoming safety events. In old business, the commission adopted ordinances concerning the prohibition of retail fireworks, the property tax levy for the upcoming fiscal year, and the annual appropriation for city departments. New business included the approval of a right-of-way use request for retaining wall repairs, the establishment of design standards for machine-readable graphics in commercial districts, updates to the human resources rules and regulations, the authorization of competitive sealed proposals for purchasing, and the adjustment of commercial sanitation rates.
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.
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Who manages procurement policies and purchasing for the City of Gatlinburg?
The City of Gatlinburg Purchasing office manages municipal purchasing, with final approval authority vested in the Board of Mayor and Aldermen (City Council) under the municipal code. The City's Purchasing page and municipal code document the purchasing function and the council's ordinance/resolution authority.
Where does the City of Gatlinburg post bids and RFPs?
The City of Gatlinburg posts bids, RFPs, and solicitation packets on its official Bids page at gatlinburgtn.gov. Vendors can view notices and download solicitation documents and posted RFP/bid packets directly from that Bids page.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Gatlinburg?
Vendors begin registration via the City of Gatlinburg 'Vendors' and 'Bids' pages; the Bids page lists a Purchasing contact (Delea Patterson) for registration assistance and vendor onboarding. Visit those pages to access vendor forms and contact details.
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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.
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Does the City of Gatlinburg use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
The City of Gatlinburg participates in joint procurements with partner jurisdictions; a public bid notice shows sealed bids received jointly by the City and Sevier County. Joint solicitations and partner procurements also appear on the City's official Bids page.
What vendor requirements does the City of Gatlinburg publish?
The City of Gatlinburg includes specific vendor requirements—insurance, bonds, licenses, and required forms—inside each posted solicitation/RFP packet on its Bids page. Vendors must review each solicitation packet and its attachments for exact compliance terms and required documents.
How does the City of Gatlinburg approve procurement contracts and awards?
Under the municipal code, the Board of Mayor and Aldermen (City Council) is the governing approval authority for ordinances/resolutions; the City's Bids page describes evaluation and award factors and indicates council/commission authorization is used for significant contracts.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Gatlinburg?
Vendors can find purchasing terms, conditions, and procurement award language on the City of Gatlinburg Purchasing and Bids pages and in an MTAS-hosted Gatlinburg purchasing document linked from those resources. These materials outline standard terms and award procedures.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does the City of Gatlinburg use?
The City of Gatlinburg's Bids page states that all bids and proposals will be awarded on a non‑discriminatory basis and will receive fair and equal treatment throughout the procurement process; that statement frames how awards are handled in posted solicitations.