The City seeks sealed bids for 2027 lawn-care services at parks, facilities, and rights-of-way, including mowing, grass-clipping removal, trimming, edging, debris pickup, and clearing walkways, driveways, and parking areas. At specified locations, work may also include yard-waste removal, fertilization, pre-emergent and post-emergent applications, and overseeding; the base bid excludes mulching, flower-bed care, tree trimming, hedge care, and shrubbery care unless specified in the Facility Service List. Bidders must attend the mandatory pre-bid conference on November 2, 2026, and submit sealed bids by November 13, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
The solicitation seeks sealed bids for a fully catered meal and service for Father Daughter Date Night 2027. The event is scheduled for five dates in February 2027. No further service specifications appear in the public overview.
The solicitation seeks sealed bids for a fully catered meal and service for Father Daughter Date Night 2027. The event is scheduled for five dates in February 2027. No further service specifications appear in the public overview.
The City seeks sealed bids for 2027 lawn-care services at parks, facilities, and rights-of-way, including mowing, grass-clipping removal, trimming, edging, debris pickup, and clearing walkways, driveways, and parking areas. At specified locations, work may also include yard-waste removal, fertilization, pre-emergent and post-emergent applications, and overseeding; the base bid excludes mulching, flower-bed care, tree trimming, hedge care, and shrubbery care unless specified in the Facility Service List. Bidders must attend the mandatory pre-bid conference on November 2, 2026, and submit sealed bids by November 13, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
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Census ID
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113364
Employee FTE
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487
Population
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38,212
Procurement Difficulty Score
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49 / 100
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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Sole Source:If truly unique or continuity-of-service, partner with the Gas/Fire/Public Works department head to justify; purchasing will take it to City Council for approval.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, BuyBoard, and OMNIA Partners; 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 Cookeville Contracts
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Public Entity Partners at City of Cookeville
Effective: Jul 1, 2026Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a Workers' Compensation and Employers Liability Policy renewal for the City of Cookeville, provided by Public Entity Partners, covering the period from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2027. The policy outlines standard workers' compensation and employers' liability coverage, along with voluntary compensation for medical and accident claims for volunteers. It details a $50,000 per-occurrence deductible and an estimated total annual premium of $325,894. The document also includes information on injury reporting procedures and access to an online member portal.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Cookeville
City Council Meeting
Date: Nov 5, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Council discussed declaring billboard rights as surplus and authorizing a sale via a competitive bid process. Approval was granted for a contract amendment for right-of-way acquisition services for the South Willow Avenue intersection improvement project. The Council authorized participation in the public entity partners property conservation matching grant program for security doors, and approved a contract with the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security for highway safety grants. There was a deliberation on purchasing property at 80 Depot Street to support the 39 Depot project. The Council also approved an engineering contract amendment for the water treatment plant expansion and discussed the first reading of an ordinance to update the municipal building codes to the 2024 edition.
Cookville City Council City Council Meeting
Date: Nov 5, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council ratified the appointment of the sanitation superintendent as the city representative to the regional solid waste committee.
Cookeville City Council Meeting
Date: Oct 15, 2026
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Who manages procurement and vendor requirements for the City of Cookeville?
The City Manager and a designated Purchasing Officer manage procurement and vendor requirements for the City of Cookeville, with the Cookeville City Council providing governing approval. Departmental offices such as Accounting & Finance, Public Works, Water & Sewer, Police, and Fire handle operational purchasing and vendor contacts.
Where does the City of Cookeville post bids and RFPs?
The City of Cookeville posts official bids, RFPs, and contract opportunities on its CivicEngage Bid Postings page (https://www.cookeville-tn.gov/Bids.aspx). The portal supports a Notify Me® email/text subscription for new bid alerts and shows open, closed, awarded, and cancelled postings.
What products and services does the City of Cookeville procure?
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Type: Meeting mention
The council reviewed and approved two ordinances regarding property rezoning at 79 Messenger Road and at the intersection of Dogwood Circle and Forest Road. Consent agenda items included declaring a garbage truck as surplus and approving the purchase of AI-based traffic detection systems for the public works department. Additionally, the council authorized the acquisition of right-of-way and easements for a new turn lane project on South Willow Avenue. The meeting also featured significant public commentary regarding privacy, constitutional concerns, and data management practices related to the use of surveillance cameras in the city.
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The City of Cookeville commonly procures utilities equipment (gas, electric, water, sewer), public works and stormwater infrastructure, fleet vehicles and equipment, information technology and communications, planning and engineering professional services, and general administrative goods and services supporting municipal operations.
Does the City of Cookeville use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
Yes. The City of Cookeville follows Cookeville Municipal Code Section 5-102 and the Tennessee Municipal Purchasing Law of 1983, which permit cooperative 'piggyback' purchasing among Tennessee local governments and access to Statewide Contracts administered by the Tennessee Department of General Services.
How does the City of Cookeville approve procurement contracts and awards?
The Cookeville City Council approves procurement contracts and expenditures; procurement administration is handled by the City Manager and a designated Purchasing Officer under municipal code Sections 5-102 and 14.03, with Section 14.03 requiring City Council majority approval for real property purchases.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Cookeville?
Vendors can find the City of Cookeville's procurement policies in the Cookeville Municipal Code, Title 5, Chapter 1 (Sections 5-101 and 5-102) on the American Legal Publishing site; the city's Rules & Regulations page also links to applicable city policies and terms.