Houston County bids, RFPs and contracts
TexasPop. 22,316 · co.houston.tx.us- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 27, 2026
- 11 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 28
- 5 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1+
- Contracts
- 1,421
- 747 vendors
The 30-second brief
28 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Houston County's meetings, most in grants and information technology. The latest, from Oct 27: At its October 27, 2026 meeting the court denied Entrust Solutions Group (Spectrum) permission to bore along CR 3590 and install fiber optic cable and 2-inch conduit. The request covered 765 feet along CR 3590 and 875 feet plus 2,150 feet on the south and east sides. The court said no work could proceed until previous work on other roads was satisfactorily completed and cleaned up. Decision state: denied, with work blocked pending cleanup of earlier road work.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Works.
1+ open RFP. Latest awards: Houston County News for county Funds Houston County News Online Program ($3,000.00, Oct 2026) and Entrust Solutions Group (Spectrum) for county Denies Spectrum Fiber Work Along CR 3590 (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Houston County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Houston County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Houston County buys from, taken from council records. 1,421 contracts with 747 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Houston County.
Questions about Houston County
How do I become an approved vendor for Houston County?
Houston County currently works with 747 vendors across contract types including OTHER, UTILITIES, FACILITIES, CONSTRUCTION, and TECHNOLOGY. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 44 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 Houston County?
Small purchases under TX's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Houston County include Houston County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Houston County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Houston 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 Houston County publish RFPs?
Houston County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and TX's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 32 solicitations from Houston County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Public Works. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Houston County?
At Houston County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Commissioners Court, District Court, District Attorney, 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 44 decision-makers at Houston County.
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What does Houston County spend the most on?
Based on 1,246 tracked contracts, Houston County spends most on Capital Projects (703), Grants (279), Public Works (126), Public Safety (83), and Insurance (55). Contract types include OTHER, UTILITIES, FACILITIES, CONSTRUCTION, and TECHNOLOGY. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Houston County's current vendors?
Houston County currently works with vendors including HOUSTON COUNTY NEWS, ENTRUST SOLUTIONS GROUP (SPECTRUM), HICKORY PINES TX LLC, DOWNTOWN CROCKETT ASSOCIATION, BATES, RENE, ABBEY, D.S., LANGSTON CONSTRUCTION, CROCKETT AREA CHAMBER, and APPROVE LEADS ONLINE. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, UTILITIES, FACILITIES, CONSTRUCTION, and TECHNOLOGY. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Houston County working on?
Based on 16 tracked meetings, Houston County is actively discussing: Houston County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Houston County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Houston County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Houston County Commissioners Court Meeting: Key Decisions & Opportunities, and Houston County Commissioners Court: Budget, Contracts, & Key Decisions. 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 Houston County have?
Houston County currently has 32 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (703), Grants (279), and Public Works (126). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, TX's state portal, and other sources.