Bid Opportunities
Bids will be advertised in the local paper, on the City's website and on Vendor Registry. Bids will be opened and publicly read no less that 10 days after being advertised. The Purchasing Agent will consider the best price and quality and award the bid in the City's best interest. Contact Diane Qualls for more information.
Current bid opportunities:
Bids for Spring/Summer 2025 Sports Uniforms
Request For Proposals (RFP)/Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
The City of East Ridge will post Requests for Proposals (RFP) and/or Qualifications (RFQ) on this page. Check back often as this will be updated regularly. Current request for proposals/qualifications: -Business License
All businesses operating in the City of East Ridge must obtain a local business license when conducting business in the city limits of East Ridge. If the applicant is applying for a business license in a commercial building, applicants must first schedule a Fire and Life Safety Inspection. All code violations shall be corrected prior to the issuance of a new business license.
An inspection fee of $50 shall be paid to the Building & Codes Department at City Hall prior to the inspection. If you have questions, please email Mike Williams, Fire Chief, or call (423) 867-7711.
Keena Barnes processes and maintains business license applications for potential new business owners in East Ridge. If you have questions, please email Keena Barnes or call (423) 867-7711.
»Business License Application
Print and submit it to:
Business License
ATTN: Keena Barnes
1517 Tombras Avenue
East Ridge, TN 37412
»Business License Codes
Solicitor's Permit for Door-to-Door Sales
Pursuant to Ordinance No. 978, all solicitors going door-to-door must obtain a Solicitor's Permit. You may go to City Hall to fill out the Solicitor's Permit application, or print the application, fill it out and and bring it to City Hall. Email Keena Barnes or call (423) 867-7711 for more information.