Gillespie County bids, RFPs and contracts
TexasPop. 28,527 · gillespiecounty.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 27, 2026
- 6 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 116
- 19 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 16
- Contracts
- 2,373
- 950 vendors
The 30-second brief
116 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Gillespie County's meetings, most in information technology and public safety. The latest, from Oct 27: The court considered awarding a competitive bid for bridge repairs in Precinct #4. The agenda set a not-to-exceed amount of $11,300, but the item was still pending the October 27, 2026 vote in this agenda document. If approved, the county would move into bridge repair work at a small but concrete scope. Local bridge contractors should note the pending award and any follow-on maintenance needs.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Safety and Information Technology.
Latest awards: Cml Security for county Considers CML Jail Security System Purchase (Oct 2026) and Texas Association of Counties Health & Employee Benefits Pool (Tac-hebp) for county Considers 2026 Retiree Health Plan Renewal (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Gillespie County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Gillespie County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Gillespie County buys from, taken from council records. 2,373 contracts with 950 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Gillespie County.
Questions about Gillespie County
How do I become an approved vendor for Gillespie County?
Gillespie County currently works with 950 vendors across contract types including TECHNOLOGY, INSURANCE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, and EQUIPMENT. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 82 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 Gillespie County?
Small purchases under TX's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Gillespie County include Gillespie County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Gillespie County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Gillespie 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 Gillespie County publish RFPs?
Gillespie County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and TX's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 16 solicitations from Gillespie County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Safety, Information Technology. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Gillespie County?
At Gillespie County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Probation, Treasurer, Administration, 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 82 decision-makers at Gillespie County.
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What does Gillespie County spend the most on?
Based on 823 tracked contracts, Gillespie County spends most on Capital Projects (425), Public Safety (122), Information Technology (104), Equipment (86), and Infrastructure & Maintenance (86). Contract types include TECHNOLOGY, INSURANCE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, and EQUIPMENT. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Gillespie County's current vendors?
Gillespie County currently works with vendors including CML SECURITY, TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES HEALTH & EMPLOYEE BENEFITS POOL (TAC-HEBP), KLEINFELDER INC, FREELAND TURK ENGINEERING GROUP LLC, THE LIBRARY CORPORATION (TLC), U.S. IMMIGRATION CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (ICD), LCRA, RUSCHE, MARY LYNN, OVERDRIVE, and FREELAND TURK ENGINEER…. These vendors span contract types like TECHNOLOGY, INSURANCE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, and EQUIPMENT. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Gillespie County working on?
Based on 16 tracked meetings, Gillespie County is actively discussing: Gillespie County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Gillespie County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Gillespie County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Gillespie County Commissioners to Address Flood Sirens, Budget on Dec 31, and Gillespie County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting Summary, Dec 23, 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 Gillespie County have?
Gillespie County currently has 16 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (425), Public Safety (122), and Information Technology (104). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, TX's state portal, and other sources.