Recognition for a Timely Adoption
of a Balanced Budget
Jefferson County received a certificate of recognition from
the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury on
September 30, 2026, for the timely adoption of a balanced
budget for the 2026–2027 fiscal year.
The County’s budget received approval following review by
the Comptroller’s Office, recognizing its commitment to
responsible financial planning and sound fiscal
management.
Bids, Requests for Quotes, and Requests for Proposals
Information regarding bids and requests is listed below. If you have further questions, please contact the identified contact person related to the project in question.
Jefferson County Board of Education (JCBOE) will accept sealed bids until 2:00pm ET, November 12, 2026. Bids will be opened in the JC Finance Department conference room. Label bids “Jefferson Elementary School Renovation” and mail to Attn: Purchasing Agent, JC Finance Dept. P.O. Box 1749 Dandridge, TN 37725, or hand deliver to 1244 Gay St. Dandridge, TN 37725. A Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held October 29, 2026 @ 2:00pm ET, at Jefferson Elementary School, 321 W. Broadway Blvd. Jefferson City, TN 37760. A 10% Bid Bond is required. The awarded contractor must provide 100% payment and performance bonds in accordance with applicable TN law. Retainage is required and shall not exceed 5% of the contract. The contractor must be licensed and in good standing with the State of TN, Jefferson County, and Jefferson County Schools. Plans, specifications, drawings, bid documents, and additional information are available by clicking the links below. Jefferson County/JCBOE reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive irregularities in bid receipt or handling.
Invitation to Bid – Jefferson Elementary
Jefferson County and the Jefferson County Sanitation Department will be accepting sealed bids for “C&D Waste Transfer, Hauling, & Disposal Services.” Sealed bids must be mailed to Attn: Purchasing Agent JC Finance Dept. P.O. Box 1749 Dandridge, TN 37725 or hand delivered to 1244 Gay St. Dandridge, TN 37725. Sealed bids should be properly labeled with bid name. Bids will be accepted until 2:00pm on October 20, 2026, at which time bids will be opened in the Finance Department conference room. A Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on October 6, 2026 @ 9:00am ET at the JC Sanitation/Landfill located at 650 Grove Road, Dandridge, TN 37725. A Bid Bond equal to 10% of the value of the services and work for public work contracts will be required with bid as described in T.C.A 62-6-129. A Payment and Performance Bond equal to 100% of the service contract will be required if awarded and bond must come from a Surety Company before signing a contract. Jefferson County reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids and to waive any and all irregularities in the receipt/handling of bids. The awarded bidder must be in good standing with Jefferson County. For full bid documents, CLICK HERE
Bid Award Announcements
1244 Gay Street, Dandridge, TN 37725
Mailing
PO Box 1749, Dandridge, TN 37725
Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM
Office Hours
865-397-4922
865-397-4537
Office Fax
