Harris County bids, RFPs and contracts
Houston, TexasPop. 5,045,026 · harriscountytx.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 29, 2026
- 9 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 192
- 9 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 10+
- Next due Nov 16
- Contracts
- 4,231
- 2,074 vendors
The 30-second brief
192 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Harris County's meetings, most in information technology and infrastructure & maintenance. The latest, from Oct 29: County Establishes Multi-Vendor IT Consulting Bench for Universal Services.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Professional Services and Grants.
10+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 16. Latest awards: Npower Inc Dba Tech-tsc Inc for county Seeks NPower Apprenticeship Extension (No increase in total contract amount, Oct 2026) and Stantec Consulting Services Inc for flood Control Seeks Stantec Project Amendment ($336,753.50, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Harris County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Harris County is accepting responses to now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Harris County buys from, taken from council records. 4,231 contracts with 2,074 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Harris County.
Questions about Harris County
How do I become an approved vendor for Harris County?
Harris County currently works with 2,074 vendors across contract types including STAFFING, CONSULTING, FACILITIES, UTILITIES, and SUPPLIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 139 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 Harris County?
Small purchases under TX's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Harris County include Harris County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Harris County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Harris County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), 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 Harris County publish RFPs?
Harris County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and TX's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 101 solicitations from Harris County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Professional Services, Grants. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Harris County?
At Harris County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Human Resources, Harris County Sheriff's Office — Detention Operations Command, Harris County Sheriff's Office — 701 Detention Bureau, Office of the County Engineer — Environmental Services & Watershed Protection, and Office of County Administration, Sustainability Office. 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 139 decision-makers at Harris County.
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What does Harris County spend the most on?
Based on 952 tracked contracts, Harris County spends most on Capital Projects (424), Professional Services (154), Grants (148), Public Works (133), and Information Technology (93). Contract types include STAFFING, CONSULTING, FACILITIES, UTILITIES, and SUPPLIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Harris County's current vendors?
Harris County currently works with vendors including NPOWER INC DBA TECH-TSC INC, STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES INC, HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW & RODEO INC, CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC LLC, HAWK MARKETPLACE, R.G. MILLER ENGINEERS INC, CORNERSTONE ONDEMAND INC F/K/A SABA TALENT SPACE (CANADA) INC, REDWOOD TOXICOLOGY LABORATORY INC, RESONANCE MEDIA CORP, and CA WALKER INC. These vendors span contract types like STAFFING, CONSULTING, FACILITIES, UTILITIES, and SUPPLIES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Harris County working on?
Based on 12 tracked meetings, Harris County is actively discussing: Harris County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Harris County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Harris County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Harris County Commissioners Court Meeting: Key Decisions & Opportunities, and Harris County Commissioners Meeting: Budget, Contracts, & Infrastructure. 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 Harris County have?
Harris County currently has 101 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (424), Professional Services (154), and Grants (148). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, TX's state portal, and other sources.