Where the charter for a metropolitan government requires purchases in excess of one thousand dollars ($1,000) be made on the basis of competitive bidding, “competitive bidding” means:
Dollar amount of purchase: Requirement:
$1,000 to $3,999.99 Three (3) verbal, including telephone, quotations required
$4,000 to $9,999.99 Three (3) written, including faxed, quotations required
$10,000 and above Competitive sealed bids or request for proposals
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 7 - Consolidated Governments and Local Governmental Functions and Entities
Chapter 3 - Metropolitan Government—operation and Powers
§ 7-3-302. Public Service Districts
§ 7-3-305. Authority to Order Demolition of Certain Unoccupied Buildings
§ 7-3-306. Competitive Bidding
§ 7-3-315. Additional Services That May Be Provided by Water or Sewer Authority