City Of Oak Ridge

City of Oak Ridge, Tennessee is a U.S. local government municipality located at 200 S Tulane Ave in Oak Ridge, Tennessee that has been registered with SAM.gov since September 2006. The city provides essential utility services, infrastructure support, emergency response capabilities, and community development services to federal agencies and local constituents. As a government entity situated in a region with significant federal presence, particularly related to nuclear security operations, Oak Ridge has developed specialized expertise in supporting federal missions while addressing community development needs.

Through federal contract awards, City of Oak Ridge has demonstrated substantial capacity in providing critical utility infrastructure services. The city holds a $5,000,000 definitive contract with the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), a civilian agency within the Department of Energy, for utility services provided at 103 Palladium Way in Oak Ridge. This firm fixed-price contract, awarded on January 26, 2022, extends through January 25, 2032, reflecting the city's long-term commitment to supporting federal operations in the region. The utility services contract represents the city's primary federal contract award and underscores its role as essential infrastructure provider for NNSA activities without any set-aside designation.

City of Oak Ridge has established itself as a significant federal grant recipient, demonstrating versatility across multiple grant programs and funding agencies. The city has received multiple Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Grants from HUD's Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, with formula-based awards dating from August 2021 through October 2024, supporting initiatives for viable urban communities, decent housing, suitable living environments, and economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents. Additionally, Oak Ridge has received three Assistance to Firefighters Grants from FEMA HQ Financial Assistance Awards in September 2021, January 2023, and September 2025, aimed at enhancing public and firefighter safety through equipment, protective gear, and training. The city also received cooperative agreements and project grants from the National Nuclear Security Administration for Fire Department and Police Response Enhancement programs (December 2021 and October 2021 respectively), designed to ameliorate elevated threat levels and enhance safety actions resulting from NNSA nuclear security activities. Furthermore, the city received a $2 million project grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission in October 2021 for transportation and regional economic development initiatives. Beyond prime awards, City of Oak Ridge has been a substantial sub-grant recipient through the Tennessee Department of Education for National School Lunch Program funding, Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Program support, special education services, career technology education, and American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief funding spanning from 2021 through 2022. The city also received sub-grants from the Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation for a new water treatment plant and lead service line initiatives, from the Tennessee Department of Transportation for signal timing optimization infrastructure, and from AHIDTA for Appalachia drug control strategy implementation, demonstrating its role as a pass-through entity for state and federal resources addressing education, infrastructure, public health, and public safety priorities.