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Posted
Oct 10, 2026
Oct 29, 2026
This is a construction ITB for the Poplar Grove/Mill Creek waterline upgrade. The project covers waterlines along Poplar Grove Road, Bell Hollow Road, and Mill Creek Road; the City says the existing lines are beyond their service life and need replacement because of maintenance issues. The solicitation is advertisement-only, and bidders must purchase the full package from Engineering and submit sealed envelopes.
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Oct 10, 2026
Oct 27, 2026
The City of Kingsport is seeking sealed bids for construction of Phase III of its bike-park/pump-track facility, including site grading, earthwork, trail and pavement installation, masonry, possible structural elements, lighting, and related utility work. Bidders must hold a valid Tennessee Contractor’s License and disclose subcontractor licenses on the outside of the bid envelope. The solicitation requires a 5% bid bond or certified check, 100% performance and payment bonds, and a $50 fee for the full solicitation documents.
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Oct 7, 2026
Oct 20, 2026
The City of Kingsport is soliciting bids to replace the Kingsport Aquatic Center’s pool lighting and sprinkler heads and install a new video scoreboard. The work involves electrical, plumbing, and structural installation, and requires applicable Tennessee contractor licensing, a 5% bid bond, and 100% performance and payment bonds. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 13, 2026, and the detailed deadline is reported as October 20, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. ET.
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175828
Employee FTE
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807
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57,530
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33 / 100
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This Service Agreement, effective July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2028, details the engagement of Cannon Cochran Management Services, Inc. (CCMSI) by the City of Kingsport as a Third Party Administrator for its self-insured workers' compensation program. CCMSI will provide various services including claim administration, risk management, loss control, legal bill review, and managed care. The agreement outlines client responsibilities, operating expenses, record-keeping, indemnification, and terms for termination. Service fees are based on a per-claim, percentage-of-savings, and fixed annual basis, subject to annual increases, and no fixed total contract amount is specified.
This is a Golf Facility Management Agreement between the City of Kingsport, Tennessee (Owner) and Marriott International, Inc. (Management Company) for the management and operation of the Cattails at MeadowView Golf Course. The agreement commenced on December 12, 2012, and is set for a term of 15 years, ending December 12, 2027. Marriott will manage the golf facility, including marketing, operations, staffing, and financial management. Compensation for the Management Company includes a Minimum Fee (3% of Gross Revenues) and an Incentive Fee (10% of Adjusted Operating Profit), alongside an annual Owner's Priority payment of $40,780. The contract outlines detailed responsibilities, financial arrangements, insurance, taxes, and conditions for default and termination.
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Kingsport
The board issued several proclamations, including designating a day for after-school program awareness, recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and supporting a national day of action regarding the importance of water infrastructure. The Department of Tourism presented a check reflecting significant economic impact for the region. Public comments were received from a resident concerned about livestock attacks caused by loose pit bulls, who requested that the board consider a policy requiring mandatory microchipping for that breed. The board also addressed various business items requiring first reading.
The board presented the Keep Kingsport Beautiful beautification awards. Legislative actions included the adoption of the 2024 International Building, Fire, and related codes, along with the 2024 National Electric Code. The board considered and passed budget adjustment ordinances for fiscal year 2027, as well as an annexation and zoning ordinance for Airport Parkway. Additionally, the board authorized a professional services agreement with LJA Engineering for flow monitoring services and approved a mutual aid and assistance agreement for the Tennessee Water and Wastewater Agency response network.
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The meeting focused on the official swearing-in ceremony for newly elected municipal officials, including the Mayor and several Aldermen. The proceedings involved the administration of oaths of office, where the officials affirmed their qualifications, pledged support for the Constitution and laws of the United States, the state of Tennessee, and the city charter and ordinances, and committed to faithfully discharging the duties of their respective positions.
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