The purchasing duties are handled within the Finance Department. Purchasing guidelines are contained in City of Gatlinburg Ordinance No. 944 in accordance with the Municipal Purchasing Law of 1983, as amended.

Ordinance No. 944 governs the manner in which, as directed by the City Manager, the City purchases materials, supplies, and equipment; secures leases and lease-purchases; and disposes of and transfers surplus property for the proper conduct of the City's business. All contracts, leases, and lease-purchase agreements extending beyond the end of any fiscal year must have a non-appropriations clause.

Purchases, leases, and lease purchases from $10,000 up to $25,000 shall require three documented quotes, unless there are less than three vendors that can supply the goods or services.

Quotations for the purchase of any single item or multiple items that cost less than $10,000 are at the discretion of the respective Department head and require no public advertising or competitive bidding.

Purchases, leases, or lease-purchases of $25,000 or more shall be made by sealed bids or proposals. The bids or proposals shall be awarded by the City Manager to the lowest responsible bidder. Bids awarded to other than low bidder and single bids must be approved by the City Commission. Any exceptions to the above bidding requirements are very limited and must meet strict criteria as described in Ordinance No. 944.

Delea Patterson
Vendor Payments

Address:
P.O. Box 5
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Phone: (865) 436-1409
Fax: 865-436-6464