What products and services does City of Shelbyville procure?

The City of Shelbyville procures municipal goods and services across departments, including public works, the airport, police, fire, facilities, equipment, and professional services. Vendors should review department‑specific solicitations for exact scopes and procurement category details.

What vendor requirements does City of Shelbyville publish?

City of Shelbyville's Purchasing Policies & Procedures and each solicitation list vendor requirements such as required forms, insurance, bonding, licenses, and contract compliance terms. Vendors must consult the City of Shelbyville Purchasing page and the downloaded solicitation documents for the precise requirements and required forms.

How does City of Shelbyville approve procurement contracts and awards?

Per the City charter, the City Manager is the purchasing agent and executes purchases under Council‑adopted Purchasing Policies & Procedures; City Council sets competitive bidding thresholds and expenditure limits that determine when Council approval is required. The Purchasing Division implements these policies and supports contract execution.

Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Shelbyville?

City of Shelbyville posts its Purchasing Policies & Procedures and Disposal of Surplus Personal Property guidance on the City Purchasing page. These documents (with adoption and update dates) provide standard procurement terms, purchasing rules, and surplus property disposition procedures vendors must follow.

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

City of Shelbyville RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

Duck River Greenway Reconstruction & Scenic Overlook RFP
Posted
Sep 29, 2026
Closes
Nov 12, 2026
This project involves the widening and reconstruction of the Duck River Greenway beginning at the River Bottom Park. The project also involves the construction of a new scenic river 1,200 SF overlook open-air structure, decorative pedestrian fencing, pedestrian greenway lighting, landscaping, and invasive species removal along the riverbank.
FIREWORKS DISPLAY JULY 4, 2027 AT H. V. GRIFFIN PARK RFP
Posted
Oct 20, 2026
Closes
Nov 17, 2026
Turnkey fireworks display for the City of Shelbyville’s July 4, 2027 celebration at H. V. Griffin Park.
VARIO US ROCKS FOR CITY PROJECTS-2026 RFP
Posted
Oct 20, 2026
Closes
Nov 17, 2026
Supply of specified rock and aggregate products for City projects, priced per ton for quarry pickup and delivery within Shelbyville city limits.

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184267
Employee FTE
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218
Population
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26,146
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 100
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Procurement Difficulty Score
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- Sole Source: Deprioritize; the city is rigid here. Pivot to coops immediately.
- Coops: Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners and BuyBoard; 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 Shelbyville shows no evidence of sole source awards and applies strict controls. No sole source dollar threshold identified. Practical note: approval likelihood is low and documentation burden is high—redirect efforts to cooperative contracts.
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- City of Shelbyville actively uses cooperative purchasing and explicitly authorizes piggybacking. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Shelbyville

City of Shelbyville Mayor and City Council Study Session
Date: Nov 5, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council received updates from the city manager regarding ongoing infrastructure projects, including progress on the flood pump housing and the installation of string lights in the Riverview district. The main discussion focused on a proposed bond issuance for the Shelbyville Power, Water, and Sewer System to address necessary sewer rehabilitation within the Shoal Creek watershed, aimed at lifting a development moratorium. Council members also engaged in a discussion regarding a potential conflict of interest involving the city's bond agent, Raymond James, and received an explanation of the financial benefits of issuing bank-qualified debt to save on interest costs.
Employee Benefits Review Committee Committee Meeting
Date: Nov 5, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee discussed the renewal of employee health insurance, focusing on a competitive comparison between Blue Cross Blue Shield and Sigma. The presentation covered proposed premiums, deductibles, and a new accidental medical expense benefit feature for employees. Additionally, committee members expressed concerns regarding the historical claim denial rates associated with the potential insurance providers.
Shelbyville City Council Special Called Meeting

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Who manages procurement for City of Shelbyville?

The City of Shelbyville Purchasing Division manages procurement; under the City charter the City Manager serves as the purchasing agent and City Council adopts purchasing policy and expenditure limits. The Purchasing Division implements Council‑adopted policies and lists Purchasing Director Lori Saddler as division leadership.

Where does City of Shelbyville post bids and RFPs?

City of Shelbyville posts bids and RFPs on the official Purchasing page of the City website. That page includes a sign‑up/alerts feature and links to current solicitations (site indicates 'Powered by Revize'); vendors should monitor the Purchasing page for posted solicitations and downloads.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Shelbyville?

Vendors register by subscribing to solicitation and bid alerts on the City of Shelbyville Purchasing page. Individual solicitations may provide separate vendor forms, submission instructions, or downloadable registration documents; vendors should follow the instructions attached to each posted solicitation.

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City of Shelbyville RFPs

Duck River Greenway Reconstruction & Scenic Overlook RFP

FIREWORKS DISPLAY JULY 4, 2027 AT H. V. GRIFFIN PARK RFP

VARIO US ROCKS FOR CITY PROJECTS-2026 RFP

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City of Shelbyville Mayor and City Council Study Session

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City of Shelbyville RFPs

Duck River Greenway Reconstruction & Scenic Overlook RFP

FIREWORKS DISPLAY JULY 4, 2027 AT H. V. GRIFFIN PARK RFP

VARIO US ROCKS FOR CITY PROJECTS-2026 RFP

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