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Harris County Juvenile Detention Center bids, RFPs and contracts

Houston, Texas
Latest pre-RFP
Oct 28, 2026
7 days ago
Pre-RFPs
1
1 in the last 30 days
Contracts
155
67 vendors
Decision makers
4

The 30-second brief

What they're planning

1 pre-RFP (projects, hiring and grants) found in Harris County Juvenile Detention Center's meetings, most in education & training. The latest, from Oct 28: Juvenile Detention Center Seeking Executive Leadership Development.

Where the money goes

Education & Training leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Health and Information Technology.

How they buy

Latest awards: Harris Center for Mental Health & Idd for therapy Teams Renewal Approved for Juvenile Probation ($646,461, Jun 2026) and Galveston County Juvenile Board for interlocal Residential Treatment Agreement Approved (Jun 2026).

1 pre-RFP trackedLatest Oct 28

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Pre-RFP projects

Projects, hiring and grants found in Harris County Juvenile Detention Center's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.

Vendors and contracts

Who Harris County Juvenile Detention Center buys from, taken from council records. 155 contracts with 67 vendors.

Who decides

Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Harris County Juvenile Detention Center.

Questions about Harris County Juvenile Detention Center

How do I become an approved vendor for Harris County Juvenile Detention Center?

Harris County Juvenile Detention Center currently works with 67 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, FOOD_SERVICES, and TECHNOLOGY. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 4 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 Harris County Juvenile Detention Center?

Small purchases under TX's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Top procurement categories include Education & Training (7), Public Health (4), and Information Technology (2), so these are the areas most likely to have upcoming spend. 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 Harris County Juvenile Detention Center publish RFPs?

Harris County Juvenile Detention Center publishes formal RFPs on its official website and TX's state procurement portal. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.

Who makes purchasing decisions at Harris County Juvenile Detention Center?

At Harris County Juvenile Detention Center, purchasing decisions are overseen by the superintendent's office and school board, with department heads like the Director of Facilities, CTO, and Business Administrator. Key departments include Harris County Juvenile Board / Office of the Harris County Judge, Harris County Juvenile Board / Harris County Juvenile Probation Department, Human Resources, Harris County Juvenile Probation Department, and Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (HCJPD). 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 4 decision-makers at Harris County Juvenile Detention Center.

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What does Harris County Juvenile Detention Center spend the most on?

Based on 17 tracked contracts, Harris County Juvenile Detention Center spends most on Education & Training (7), Public Health (4), Information Technology (2), Public Safety (2), and Public Services (2). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, FOOD_SERVICES, and TECHNOLOGY. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.

Who are Harris County Juvenile Detention Center's current vendors?

Harris County Juvenile Detention Center currently works with vendors including HARRIS CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH & IDD, GALVESTON COUNTY JUVENILE BOARD, WINGS FOR LEARNING, ARAMARK CORRECTIONAL SERVICES LLC, NO SCRIPT NON-PROFIT, INTELLITIME SYSTEMS CORPORATION, and HOWARD JOHNSON CATERING. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, FOOD_SERVICES, and TECHNOLOGY. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.

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