City of Portland

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

City of Portland RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

Richland Gym Project Renovation - Bid Invite
Open
Aug 11, 2026
Closes
Sep 10, 2026
Richland Gym Project Renovation - Invitation to Bid for selective demolition and interior renovation of a portion of the existing gymnasium, including construction of new men's and women's restrooms, a storage room, and a multipurpose event/conference room. Sealed bids will be received at Portland City Hall until 3:00 P.M. CST on September 10, 2026, when they will be publicly opened and read aloud; the posting shows a publication date of August 11, 2026. Contact for the solicitation is Rachel Slusser (rslusser@cityofportlandtn.gov, 615-325-6776 ext 231) and the city's bid posting lists a Project Manual and Construction Documents (no direct download URL was located on the posting).

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
113376
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
13,658
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
35 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
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How to Sell to City of Portland

Procurement guidance and navigation tips.

Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
35 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: If sale is less than $10,000, use sole source.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Tennessee Statewide Contracts, TN Smart Shop, OMNIA Partners, and in-state piggybacking; 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 Portland, TN: No documented sole source awards and a strong preference for competition—deprioritize this path.
- Practical notes:
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
- The City uses cooperative purchasing to streamline buys and bypass low bidding thresholds. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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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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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Portland

Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes
Date: Mar 4, 2024Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed key operational and infrastructure projects, including updates on city streetlights, emergency water repairs, and the progress of the wastewater treatment plant and lake dam repairs. Legislative actions included approving zoning amendments for Davis Street and authorizing developer agreements for water line installations. Financial and administrative matters involved the approval of appropriations for non-profit organizations, an amendment to fire department authorized positions, and a discussion regarding a wage study and potential water tap policies for properties outside city limits.
Board Of Mayor And Aldermen Minutes
Date: Dec 4, 2023Type: Meeting mention
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting covered a wide range of legislative and municipal actions. Key topics included honoring the late City Attorney David Arnonette, recognizing civilians who assisted in a school bus accident, and a public hearing regarding residential accessory buildings and side-yard carports. The Council discussed and passed ordinances related to mobile food vendors, personnel policy compensation, sanitation service fees, stormwater management, and water line agreements with various developers. Additionally, the Council authorized several resolutions concerning meeting dates for 2024, petitioning the legislature for changes, and entering into professional service agreements for utility improvements and GPS collection services. A significant portion of the meeting focused on water infrastructure projects, including utility inspections, impact fee revisions, and drought resiliency planning.

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to City of Portland.

Linda RogersAssistant Director of Finance

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Johnny MorrisBuilding Code Official

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City of Portland RFPs

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