# Purchasing Committee - September 22, 2026

The RCTV Purchasing Committee convened on September 22, 2026, to discuss several procurement matters. Key agenda items included the review and recommendation of bids for drug screening services for the Rutherford County Probation and Recovery Departments. After evaluating three proposals, the committee recommended continuing with the incumbent vendor, Aver Health, noting their competitive pricing and service capabilities, including a local testing site. The committee also reviewed bids for remounting ambulances, ultimately approving a contract with Select Tech for two remounts within the budgeted amount. Additionally, the committee deferred action on the inmate medical services contract to reissue the RFP for better alignment of contract terms and pricing. Lastly, the committee approved the surplus sale of sheriff's office vehicles and the purchase of two new narcotics unit vehicles, funded through drug fund money, with no taxpayer expense. Motions related to these procurement decisions were passed by majority vote, and contracts will proceed to the mayor and appropriate officials for execution as they fall within existing budgets.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety, Transportation
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 22, 2026

### Sources
- [Purchasing Committee - September 22, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3kKckN05ZU) - RCTV