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Commissioner Steven Cates:General Services

Commissioner Cates talks about his vision for the Tennessee Department of General Services, his experience and transforming state government to become more efficient and effective.

Mission Statement

The Department of General Services strives to facilitate the operation of state government in the most timely, efficient and economical manner possible. Services Include:

• Central Procurement Office
• Real Estate Asset Management
• Assistance to Minority, Women, Veteran,
  and Small Business Enterprises
• Motor Vehicle & Equipment Management

 • Printing, Media & Photographic Services
• Postal Services
• Records Management
• Warehousing and Distribution
• State Employee Parking & Shuttle Services

General Services News



View Project T3 informational video

General Services



Office of Services Contracting

Award Notice (General Services only)

Services Contracts (General Services only)

Tennessee State Capitol Closure

***Please note that the Tennessee State Capitol will be closed beginning May 1, 2012 for renovations. Tours of the building’s interior will be suspended until the Capitol reopens in January 2013. We apologize for any inconvenience which this may cause.***