Knox County Procurement Division is seeking sealed bids for school furniture for Farragut Elementary on behalf of Knox County Schools. The turnkey scope includes measurements, design and layout, warehousing, delivery, and installation of student desks and chairs, activity tables, teacher furniture, file cabinets, art tables, and nurse cots. The solicitation requires ADA-compliant layouts with project-manager approval, a minimum 10-year warranty, and specified safety and indoor-air-quality standards; bids close November 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM.
Knox County Procurement Division is seeking sealed bids for school furniture for Farragut Elementary on behalf of Knox County Schools. The turnkey scope includes measurements, design and layout, warehousing, delivery, and installation of student desks and chairs, activity tables, teacher furniture, file cabinets, art tables, and nurse cots. The solicitation requires ADA-compliant layouts with project-manager approval, a minimum 10-year warranty, and specified safety and indoor-air-quality standards; bids close November 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM.
Sole Source:Very rare and limited to small-dollar social services—don’t pursue; pivot to a coop.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, TIPS, 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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Knox County, TN:Sole source contracting is extremely rare and narrowly limited to small-dollar social service contracts. Bypass this path and use a cooperative vehicle instead. If attempted, expect strict justification and approvals.
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Knox County actively uses cooperative purchasing for significant, multi-million-dollar buys. 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 Knox County
Knox County Board Of Commissioners Legislative Session
Date: Aug 31, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board conducted a legislative session addressing a wide range of operational and administrative resolutions. Key actions included approving multiple school-related contracts for services, technology solutions, and tutoring, as well as authorizing grant agreements for health, transportation, and educational programs. The board authorized the acceptance of various donations, approved the transfer of technology center property, and sanctioned road closures. Financial items approved included budget amendments, line item transfers, and the issuance of general obligation bonds. Additionally, the board confirmed appointments to several county boards and approved notary public applications.
Knox County Board Of Commissioners Zoning Session
Date: Aug 24, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting focused on various zoning and land use requests, including multiple rezoning applications and a conditional use permit for quarry expansion. Several requests for rezoning were approved, while others were deferred to a future meeting or denied. Additionally, the board held a first reading for an ordinance amendment related to public notice requirements and vested rights within the Knox County Zoning Code.
The agenda focuses on the review of several zoning requests, including rezonings from Agricultural to Office, Medical, and Related Services and to Low Density Residential. It also includes a street name change from Lobetti Road to Lobetti Ridge Lane, and the withdrawal of a rezoning request for a property on Byington Beaver Ridge Road. Additionally, the commission is set to review other zoning amendments and requests for property located on Heiskell Road and Strawberry Plains Pike.
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