Solicitation 012-02-2023 seeks bids for the Chattanooga SCC TCAT Chattanooga Bldg 2 & Auto Tech Bldg Update in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The project involves renovating select areas of TCAT Building 2 and the Auto Tech Building, including all related work. The official listing identifies Hefferlin + Kronenberg Architects PLLC as the solicitor and shows a submission deadline of October 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM local time.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Chattanooga
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
7,623
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
219824
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Tigers
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
660
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
26%
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
68 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:Not a viable path here; redirect to TBR competitive procurement.
Coops:Frequently procures through Tennessee Statewide Contracts via TN Smart Shop, NASPO ValuePoint, and OMNIA Partners; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Chattanooga State Community College (under the Tennessee Board of Regents) shows no evidence of sole source contracting. Practical guidance: become a registered TBR vendor by emailing Payables.Vendors@tbr.edu for an invitation. After registration, proactively monitor for bid opportunities—registration does not guarantee RFQ/RFP notifications. No sole source dollar thresholds were identified.
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There is no evidence that Chattanooga State Community College uses cooperative purchasing today, but you can position these co-ops as another option and reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga State Community College Suicide Prevention Plan
Date: Jan 24, 2026Type: Strategic Plan
The Chattanooga State Suicide Prevention Plan outlines a comprehensive approach to mental health wellness for students, faculty, and staff, developed in compliance with T.C.A. § 49-7-172. It focuses on three main pillars: prevention, intervention, and postvention, through initiatives such as mental health awareness campaigns, provision of crisis services, and established protocols for responding to mental health crises and deaths. The plan aims to support the well-being of the campus community by improving and providing crisis services.
Chattanooga State Community College Pathways Guide
Date: Jan 1, 2024Type: Strategic Plan
This document serves as a comprehensive guide outlining various education and career pathways within Engineering and Engineering Technology. It details diploma, certificate, associate, and bachelor's degree options, along with specialized institutes and academies. The guide also provides information on career job demand, educational requirements, and median annual salaries for these professions in the Chattanooga Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Chattanooga State Community College Annual Report 2023-2024
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Chattanooga State Community College.
This Annual Report for Chattanooga State Community College highlights the institution's commitment to student success, growth, and community impact. It presents the college's mission, purpose, and vision, and details progress across five strategic pillars: Teaching Excellence, Program Innovation, Holistic Student Support, Organizational Culture, and Fiscal Stewardship. The report emphasizes investing in people, programs, and partnerships to remove barriers and open doors to prosperous futures.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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