# Highway Commission Meeting - November 2, 2026


**Body:** RCTV
**Date:** November 01, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Transportation, Physical Infrastructure


The Rutherford County Highway Commission meeting on November 2, 2026, opened bids for its annual tire purchase. Commissioners discussed three submissions: Best One’s bid was rejected after a motion citing incomplete paperwork, while Southern Tire Mart’s proposed tire substitutions prompted debate about the brand-specific specifications and whether equivalent tires could be accepted. McGriff’s bid was described as compliant with the requested specifications, and a motion was made to accept it; the transcript does not capture a clear vote result. Commissioners also discussed revising future bid language to clarify whether substitutions are allowed. The financial review referenced about $105,000 in other contract services, including approximately $94,000 paid to Kerr Brothers, and $533,000 in asphalt expenditures associated with the transition from Pavement Restoration to Three Rivers Construction. A budget amendment was approved to account for the county’s retirement contribution rate increasing from 12.75% to 13.62%.

The commission heard a presentation on online bidding software, including OpenGov, used by Murfreesboro at a reported annual cost of $7,300. The county IT director cited an earlier quote of $232,000 from reseller Carahsoft, and commissioners discussed the significant price difference, potential workload and vendor-access benefits, and alternatives; no procurement decision was made, with further cost and feasibility review contemplated. The commission also deferred the City of Murfreesboro’s request to annex portions of Armstrong Valley Road pending additional information about road improvements and development impacts. It approved subdivision warranty releases and subdivision acceptances; no related contract award was identified.

**Source:** RCTV