Across all departments, the City of Knoxville spends more than $100 million each year on an array of goods and services that include everything from architectural and engineering services to pest control, and from automotive parts to liquid soap. Of these expenditures, all purchases over $12,500 are handled by buyers in the Purchasing Division who are committed to maintaining the highest level of open, free market competition while at the same time actively encouraging local small business participation.
Solicitations for purchases of $50,000 or more require sealed submissions from vendors.
Requests for Quotes are posted online for purchases between $12,500 and $50,000.
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The City's policy is to achieve the highest degree of open, free market competition when soliciting pricing and / or proposals.
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City of Knoxville
Purchasing Division
City County Building Rm 667
400 Main Street
Knoxville, TN 37902
865-215-2070
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A Disparity Study determines whether a government entity, either in the past or currently, engages in exclusionary practices in the solicitation and award of contracts to minority, womenâowned, or disadvantaged business enterprises.
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