Ellis County bids, RFPs and contracts
Waxahachie, TexasPop. 240,867 · co.ellis.tx.us- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 27, 2026
- 6 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 117
- 11 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 140
- Contracts
- 8,493
- 2,066 vendors
The 30-second brief
117 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Ellis County's meetings, most in public safety and capital projects. The latest, from Oct 27: Veterans Treatment Court Behavioral Health Provider Pool Selected.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
Latest awards: Meals on Wheels North Central Texas for ellis County Approves $71,500 Meals Contribution ($71,500.00, Oct 2026) and Azimuth Ocd & Anxiety Dba Lukas Snear Counseling PLLC for azimuth OCD and Anxiety Joins County Provider Pool (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Ellis County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Ellis County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Ellis County buys from, taken from council records. 8,493 contracts with 2,066 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Ellis County.
Questions about Ellis County
How do I become an approved vendor for Ellis County?
Ellis County currently works with 2,066 vendors across contract types including OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, LEGAL, INSURANCE, and TECHNOLOGY. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 173 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 Ellis County?
Small purchases under TX's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Ellis County include Ellis County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Ellis County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Ellis 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 Ellis County publish RFPs?
Ellis County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and TX's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 140 solicitations from Ellis 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 Ellis County?
At Ellis County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Departments, Behavioral Health, County Commissioners — Precinct 2, County Commissioners — Precinct 3, and County Clerk's 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 173 decision-makers at Ellis County.
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What does Ellis County spend the most on?
Based on 5,309 tracked contracts, Ellis County spends most on Capital Projects (3,748), Public Works (535), Grants (479), Public Services (288), and Public Safety (259). Contract types include OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, LEGAL, INSURANCE, and TECHNOLOGY. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Ellis County's current vendors?
Ellis County currently works with vendors including MEALS ON WHEELS NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS, AZIMUTH OCD & ANXIETY DBA LUKAS SNEAR COUNSELING PLLC, CITY OF RED OAK, A MOORE BETTER ME COUNSELING PLLC, BRISTOL VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, BICKERSTAFF HEALTH DELGADO ACOSTA LLP, FOR US COLLECTIVE LLC, THERAPEUTIC TRANSITIONS & ASSOCIATES LLC, VFIS, and SENTINEL. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, LEGAL, INSURANCE, 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 Ellis County working on?
Based on 11 tracked meetings, Ellis County is actively discussing: Ellis County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Ellis County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Ellis County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Ellis County Commissioners Meeting: Infrastructure, Services, Legal Consults, and Ellis County Commissioners Court: Agreements, Development & Financial Matters. 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 Ellis County have?
Ellis County currently has 140 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (3,748), Public Works (535), and Grants (479). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, TX's state portal, and other sources.