Dallas County bids, RFPs and contracts
Dallas, TexasPop. 2,661,397 · dallascounty.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Nov 2, 2026
- Today
- Pre-RFPs
- 46
- 7 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1+
- Next due Nov 19
- Contracts
- 2,487
- 1,520 vendors
The 30-second brief
46 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Dallas County's meetings, most in capital projects and parks & recreation. The latest, from Nov 2: Detached Accessory Structure Demolition in Historic District.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Administration & Finance.
1+ open RFP, the next due Nov 19. Latest awards: Transition Resource Action Center (Not to exceed $211,413.00, Oct 2026) and O-sda Industries LLC for dallas Plans $8.8 Million Bella Limon Development Loan (Not to exceed $8,800,000.00, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Dallas County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Dallas County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Dallas County buys from, taken from council records. 2,487 contracts with 1,520 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Dallas County.
Questions about Dallas County
How do I become an approved vendor for Dallas County?
Dallas County currently works with 1,520 vendors across contract types including OTHER, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, LEGAL, CONSULTING, and CONSTRUCTION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 165 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 Dallas County?
Small purchases under TX's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Dallas County include Dallas County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Dallas County Seeks Boarding Homes for Homeless Criminal Justice Clients, and Dallas County Issues Addendum for E-Rate Internet & Network Equipment RFP, 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 Dallas County publish RFPs?
Dallas County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and TX's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 917 solicitations from Dallas County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Administration & Finance. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Dallas County?
At Dallas County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. 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 165 decision-makers at Dallas County.
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What does Dallas County spend the most on?
Based on 184 tracked contracts, Dallas County spends most on Capital Projects (112), Grants (21), Administration & Finance (19), Community & Outreach (16), and Parks & Recreation (16). Contract types include OTHER, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, LEGAL, CONSULTING, and CONSTRUCTION. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Dallas County's current vendors?
Dallas County currently works with vendors including TRANSITION RESOURCE ACTION CENTER, O-SDA INDUSTRIES LLC, COUNTY OF DALLAS, KW NEW VISION PROPERTIES & LAND INC, CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, ERICKSON, THOR, IRELAND, JACK, DOMINGUEZ, ERIC, DEPARTMENT OF MUNICIPAL COURT & DETENTION SERVICES, and SCI CONSTRUCTION LTD. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, LEGAL, CONSULTING, and CONSTRUCTION. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Dallas County working on?
Based on 4 tracked meetings, Dallas County is actively discussing: Dallas County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Dallas County Seeks Boarding Homes for Homeless Criminal Justice Clients, Dallas County Issues Addendum for E-Rate Internet & Network Equipment RFP, and Dallas County RFQ Addendum: Prof. Owner Representation, Project Mgmt Svc. 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 Dallas County have?
Dallas County currently has 917 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (112), Grants (21), and Administration & Finance (19). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, TX's state portal, and other sources.