7 – 10” Windows 11 Pro Tablets. 7 – Mounting hardware for each vehicle, which includes DC charging adapter, AC charging cord, docking station and keyboard. 7 – Vehicle printer mounts (no printers).
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
175730
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
47
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
2,162
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
70 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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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.
Sole Source:If your solution is truly proprietary and Council approval is feasible, pursue a sole source using a “best interest” justification.
Coops:Tennessee Statewide Contracts, TN Smart Shop, in-state piggybacking (T.C.A. 12-3-1203), and OMNIA Partners are faster, compliant options you can pursue through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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There is no evidence that City of Parsons uses cooperative purchasing today, but you can position these co-ops as another option. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to gain access.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Parsons
City Of Parsons City Council Regular Council Meeting
Date: Aug 3, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included a swearing-in ceremony for a new council member and an awards ceremony for a long-serving water plant operator. The Council reviewed financial reports and engaged in a discussion regarding cyber security measures at the water plant. Significant time was dedicated to progress updates on various infrastructure projects, including sewer, park, and transportation grant initiatives. The Council approved a resolution to authorize an application for a Department of Transportation multi-modal access grant and passed a rezoning ordinance for Marshall Town Street.
City Of Parsons City Council Regular Council Meeting
Date: Jun 1, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council held a public hearing regarding the budget and received updates on upcoming local community events. Discussions included the renewal of electric infrastructure and the approval of a fireworks display for an upcoming event. Reports were provided on numerous ongoing infrastructure and grant projects, including sewer, park, and transportation initiatives. Additionally, the council addressed applications for new infrastructure grants related to sidewalk construction and property studies, approved the gas line extension contract, and adopted both the annual budget for fiscal year 2026/2027 and an amendment to the budget for fiscal year 2025/2026.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Parsons.
The City of Parsons posts bids and RFPs on its official website (cityofparsons.com), primarily in the Documents/RFPs section and as Advertisement for Bids PDF notices. Check the Documents page for solicitation PDFs that include submission instructions and deadlines.
What products and services does City of Parsons procure?
The City of Parsons procures vehicles, public works construction, and professional services (consulting/engineering), as shown in solicitations posted on cityofparsons.com. Recent notices include vehicle acquisitions under a Clean Tennessee Energy Grant and walking-trail and downtown-improvement project solicitations.
What procurement requirements does City of Parsons publish for vendors?
The City of Parsons publishes solicitation-specific vendor requirements within each posted bid or RFP on cityofparsons.com, including where to examine contract documents, required deposit/fee per set, and bid-hold periods. Vendors should review each solicitation PDF for required forms, bonds, and submission procedures.
City Of Parsons City Council Meeting Minutes
Date: May 4, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council held a public hearing regarding the Beech River Regional Airport Authority and received status reports from the library board and regarding recent events at the Hangar. The meeting included the presentation of the 2025 Comptroller's Fiscal Health Report and a GIS mapping demonstration for city utilities. Project updates were provided for several infrastructure and grant-funded initiatives, including the Passive Park and the 4th Street Lift Station. Key legislative actions included the approval of a resolution for the Beech River Regional Airport Authority, the passage of the first reading for the FY2026/2027 budget and an FY2025/2026 budget amendment, and the final approval of amendments to the city's gas codes.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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How does City of Parsons approve procurement contracts and awards?
Procurement bids for the City of Parsons are submitted to the Mayor's office and procurement governance is administered by the Parsons City Council, as shown in the city's Advertisement for Bids and council meeting notices on cityofparsons.com. Contract awards and approvals occur through City Hall procedures and council actions.