Commissioners centralize ICT procurement to comply with Tennessee Procurement Protection Act

Aug 17, 2026

Madison County adopted a resolution to centralize purchases of information and communications technology so vendors can be vetted under the Tennessee Procurement Protection Act; county counsel said the rule is intended to exclude suppliers tied to certain foreign countries.

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The board approved a resolution creating a centralized procurement process for information and communications technology to ensure Madison County complies with the Tennessee Procurement Protection Act. County counsel and staff explained the law requires vendors of cameras and other ICT items to certify they are not domiciled in certain foreign countries; the centralized process will vet items that fall below the county's $50,000 bid threshold.

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