City of Kingsport

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

City of Kingsport RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

Large Meter Testing & Repair RFP
Open
Aug 22, 2026
Closes
Sep 15, 2026
This RFP is for the on-site accuracy testing and evaluation, and subsequent repair, of large water meters (3 inches and larger) for commercial and industrial customers.
Project Management and Consulting Support Services for FIS & HCM System Implementation (Request for Proposal)
Open
Aug 8, 2026
Closes
Sep 10, 2026
Qualified firms to provide independent project management and consulting services for the implementation of a new Financial Information System (FIS) and Human Capital Management (HCM) solution.
TDOT Pin No. 128742.00 Island Road Resurfacing & Guardrail Replacement
Open
-
Closes
Sep 3, 2026
The project involves resurfacing and guardrail replacement.

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
175828
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
807
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
57,530
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
33 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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Startup Friendliness
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How to Sell to City of Kingsport

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Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
33 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: Avoid unless truly unique and directed by the city manager.
- Coops: Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners, Sourcewell, Tennessee Statewide Contracts (Central Procurement Office), 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 Kingsport, TN. Sole source is rarely approved—deprioritize and pursue cooperative contracts. The city manager can declare a sole source, but this path typically causes delays with low likelihood of success.
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
- Kingsport actively uses cooperative purchasing to bypass formal bidding. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
- Recommended (accessible through Starbridge):
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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City of Kingsport Contracts

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Marriott International Inc. at City of Kingsport
Effective: Dec 12, 2012Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
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.

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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Kingsport

Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen Business Meeting
Date: Aug 18, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included recognitions of a departing local mayor for his years of public service and the 2026 Appalachian League champion baseball team, alongside discussions regarding future infrastructure improvements at the local ballpark. The Board presented several "Keep Kingsport Beautiful" beautification awards across residential, business, church, and redevelopment categories. The meeting also featured a public comment segment highlighting the ongoing need for foster parents in Sullivan County and the surrounding region.
Kingsport MTPO Executive Board Executive Board Meeting
Date: Aug 14, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting involved the approval of a transportation improvement program amendment to allocate funds for maintenance and system preservation. Key discussion items included a detailed update on the Long-Range Transportation Plan, focusing on the identification of regional roadway needs, freight planning strategies, analysis of safety and crash data, and an assessment of congestion corridors. Participants also discussed the development of an inland port site in Washington County and its anticipated impact on future regional freight movement.
Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen Business Meeting

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to City of Kingsport.

Betsy CooperAlderman

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Gary Steven MayesAlderman

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Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen Business Meeting

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Marriott International Inc. at City of Kingsport

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Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen Business Meeting

Kingsport MTPO Executive Board Executive Board Meeting

Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen Business Meeting

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