Austin County bids, RFPs and contracts
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- Oct 26, 2026
- Yesterday
- Pre-RFPs
- 102
- 17 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 29
- Contracts
- 6,277
- 2,144 vendors
The 30-second brief
102 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Austin County's meetings, most in public works and administration & finance. The latest, from Oct 26: Site Development Plan for Bartlett Rd. Truck Parking Facility.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
Latest awards: Austin County State Bank for county Considers Austin County State Bank Depository Bid (Oct 2026) and Nesh Farms LLC for county Considers Nesh Farms GLO Donation Agreement (Oct 2026).
17 new pre-RFPs at Austin County this month. See all 102, free.
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Austin County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Austin County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Austin County buys from, taken from council records. 6,277 contracts with 2,144 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Austin County.
Questions about Austin County
How do I become an approved vendor for Austin County?
Austin County currently works with 2,144 vendors across contract types including FINANCIAL_SERVICES, OTHER, UTILITIES, MAINTENANCE, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 39 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 Austin County?
Small purchases under TX's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Austin County include Austin County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Austin County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Austin 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 Austin County publish RFPs?
Austin County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and TX's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 29 solicitations from Austin County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Grants. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Austin County?
At Austin County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include H.O.A. Meals on Wheels of Austin County, HOA Incorporated of Austin County (dba HOA Meals on Wheels), District Attorney, County Engineering and Development Services Department, and District 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 39 decision-makers at Austin County.
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What does Austin County spend the most on?
Based on 1,511 tracked contracts, Austin County spends most on Capital Projects (920), Public Works (199), Grants (166), Public Safety (128), and Information Technology (98). Contract types include FINANCIAL_SERVICES, OTHER, UTILITIES, MAINTENANCE, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Austin County's current vendors?
Austin County currently works with vendors including AUSTIN COUNTY STATE BANK, NESH FARMS LLC, ALBERTSONS, GOVERNMENT CAPITAL, INDUSTRY COMMUNICATIONS, CAT, NEW ULM WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION, and OEI, BENJAMIN. These vendors span contract types like FINANCIAL_SERVICES, OTHER, UTILITIES, MAINTENANCE, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Austin County working on?
Based on 16 tracked meetings, Austin County is actively discussing: Austin County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Austin County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Austin County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Austin County Commissioners Court Meeting Summary: Dec. 22, 2025, and Austin County Commissioners Court Meeting Summary: Dec 8, 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 Austin County have?
Austin County currently has 29 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (920), Public Works (199), and Grants (166). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, TX's state portal, and other sources.