How to bid on a utility billing platform for Roane County

What Roane County is buying

Roane County is seeking proposals for a utility billing platform for the Public Utility Board. The RFP, solicitation 2027-07-204(2), is a rebid of a utility software solicitation that was cancelled.

This opportunity may suit vendors that provide utility billing or related software platforms and can prepare a formal proposal.

Key dates and the deadline

Questions are due October 30, 2026. Proposals are due November 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.

Submit through BidNet Direct, or as the notice directs, before the closing time. The provided information does not state what happens to late submissions, so confirm the deadline and submission instructions in the full notice.

Who this opportunity suits

The RFP is relevant to technology firms that offer utility billing platforms or utility software. Because this is a rebid, review the current notice and documents rather than relying on information from the cancelled solicitation.

How to access and respond

Open the solicitation on BidNet Direct using the “View original source” option. The title and dates are public, but vendors need a free BidNet Direct account to view the full notice, documents and addenda.

Review the full documents and any addenda, then submit your response through BidNet Direct or as the notice directs before the deadline.

Prepare a clear, competitive proposal

Read the complete RFP and addenda carefully. Track every requested item, format, deadline and submission instruction, and make sure your response addresses each requirement directly.

Use the question period to seek clarification on anything unclear, submitting questions by October 30. Before sending your proposal, check that all required materials are included and that the submission is complete.