Coastal Bend College bids, RFPs and contracts
Beeville, Texas4,453 students · coastalbend.edu- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 20, 2026
- 14 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 57
- 4 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1
- Next due Nov 19
- Contracts
- 487
- 247 vendors
The 30-second brief
57 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Coastal Bend College's meetings, most in administration & finance and grants. The latest, from Oct 20: The board approved an interlocal cooperation contract with The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley for Regional Security Operations Center (RSOC) services. The agreement was expected to save about $57,000 per year while adding threat monitoring, vulnerability assessments, incident response support, credential monitoring, and staff training. The services were tied to state funding and strengthen cybersecurity operations. This is a decided cybersecurity service relationship with follow-on implementation and support work.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Education & Training.
1 open RFP, the next due Nov 19. Latest awards: BIBLIU for coastal Bend Discusses Potential BibliU Agreement Amendment (Oct 2026) and University of Texas Rio Grande Valley for coastal Bend Approves UTRGV Cybersecurity Services Contract (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Coastal Bend College's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Coastal Bend College is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Coastal Bend College buys from, taken from council records. 487 contracts with 247 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Coastal Bend College.
Questions about Coastal Bend College
How do I become an approved vendor for Coastal Bend College?
Coastal Bend College currently works with 247 vendors across contract types including LICENSE, TECHNOLOGY, FOOD_SERVICES, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 138 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 Coastal Bend College?
Small purchases under TX's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Coastal Bend College include Coastal Bend College — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Coastal Bend College — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Coastal Bend College — 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 Coastal Bend College publish RFPs?
Coastal Bend College publishes formal RFPs on its official website and TX's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 9 solicitations from Coastal Bend College. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Education & Training. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Coastal Bend College?
At Coastal Bend College, purchasing decisions are overseen by the agency's procurement office, with department heads holding significant influence over vendor selection. Key departments include Coastal Bend College, Communications, Institutional Effectiveness and Research, Finance, and Board of Education. 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 138 decision-makers at Coastal Bend College.
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What does Coastal Bend College spend the most on?
Based on 647 tracked contracts, Coastal Bend College spends most on Capital Projects (326), Grants (107), Education & Training (95), Administration & Finance (76), and Information Technology (43). Contract types include LICENSE, TECHNOLOGY, FOOD_SERVICES, and OTHER. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Coastal Bend College's current vendors?
Coastal Bend College currently works with vendors including BIBLIU, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY, SUNRISE VENDING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES (DIR), TEXAS SMARTBUY, TIPS (THE INTERLOCAL PURCHASING SYSTEM), BUYBOARD PURCHASING COOPERATIVE, SOURCEWELL, E&I COOPERATIVE SERVICES, and CHOICE PARTNERS COOPERATIVE. These vendors span contract types like LICENSE, TECHNOLOGY, FOOD_SERVICES, and OTHER. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Coastal Bend College working on?
Based on 11 tracked meetings, Coastal Bend College is actively discussing: Coastal Bend College — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Coastal Bend College — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Coastal Bend College — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Coastal Bend College: Contract for Emergency Potable Water Approved, and Plasma CNC Table Bid Analysis: Shop Sabre Recommended as Vendor. 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 Coastal Bend College have?
Coastal Bend College currently has 9 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (326), Grants (107), and Education & Training (95). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, TX's state portal, and other sources.