City of Rice bids, RFPs and contracts
TexasPop. 1,286 · ricetx.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 8, 2026
- 30 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 40
- 6 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 1
- None open now
- Contracts
- 192
- 109 vendors
The 30-second brief
40 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Rice's meetings, most in grants and information technology. The latest, from Oct 8: The council will consider a resolution authorizing submission of a Texas Community Development Block Grant program application to the Texas Department of Agriculture for the 2027-2028 Community Development Fund. This is still pre-award and the city has not yet submitted the application. It is a clear signal of upcoming funded project planning and grant-writing support needs.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Safety and Administration & Finance.
Latest awards: Eg -ai Corp for rice Executive Session to Discuss EG-AI Tax Abatement (Nov 2026) and Civicplus LLC for rice Considers CivicPlus Municipal Website Contract (Nov 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Rice's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Rice has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Rice buys from, taken from council records. 192 contracts with 109 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Rice.
Questions about City of Rice
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Rice?
City of Rice currently works with 109 vendors across contract types including OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, and MAINTENANCE. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 7 known contacts at this agency to help you find the right point of entry. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
How do I win a contract with City of Rice?
Small purchases under TX's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Rice include City of Rice — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Rice — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and Rice City Council Meeting: Budget Review, Replats, and Personnel Decisions, suggesting active spending in these areas. The key is timing: reach the right department head while they're still scoping the project, not after the RFP is already live. Monitoring what agencies are discussing and spending on helps you start conversations before the competition.
Where does City of Rice publish RFPs?
City of Rice publishes formal RFPs on its official website and TX's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 1 solicitations from City of Rice. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Safety, Administration & Finance. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Rice?
At City of Rice, purchasing decisions are overseen by the city manager or mayor's office, with department heads across Public Works, IT, Finance, and Public Safety. Key departments include Administration, Mayor's Office / City Council, Municipal Clerk / City Administration, Police, and Municipal Court. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call. Verified contact details are available for 7 decision-makers at City of Rice.
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What does City of Rice spend the most on?
Based on 301 tracked contracts, City of Rice spends most on Capital Projects (125), Public Safety (50), Administration & Finance (45), Public Works (43), and Grants (38). Contract types include OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, and MAINTENANCE. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Rice's current vendors?
City of Rice currently works with vendors including EG -AI CORP, CIVICPLUS LLC, EG AI CORP, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, STALLION PAVING, SOUTH CENTRAL PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, and RICE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, and MAINTENANCE. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is City of Rice working on?
Based on 10 tracked meetings, City of Rice is actively discussing: City of Rice — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Rice — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Rice City Council Meeting: Budget Review, Replats, and Personnel Decisions, Rice City Council Considers Fannin St. Projects, MDMYA Lease, Police Restructure, and Rice City Council Workshop: Budget & HUB Discussion, July 12, 2025. These meeting topics indicate active project areas where the agency is scoping requirements, allocating budget, or evaluating vendors — often 6–18 months before formal RFPs are published.
How many active solicitations does City of Rice have?
City of Rice currently has 1 active solicitation. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (125), Public Safety (50), and Administration & Finance (45). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, TX's state portal, and other sources.