Travis County bids, RFPs and contracts
Austin, TexasPop. 1,389,670 · traviscountytx.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 27, 2026
- 3 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 410
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 5+
- Next due Oct 30
- Contracts
- 7,086
- 2,475 vendors
The 30-second brief
410 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Travis County's meetings, most in grants and information technology. The latest, from Oct 27: The court was scheduled to approve Modification No. 9 to Contract No. 4400005990 with Marsh & McLennan Companies, LLC for excess workers' compensation insurance coverage. The modification was valued at $614,258.00. This is incumbent-follow-on insurance administration with renewal and coverage-management relevance.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Safety.
5+ open RFPs, the next due Oct 30. Latest awards: Safe Alliance for county Modifies SAFE Alliance Services Contract (Oct 2026) and City of Austin for county Considers Austin Animal Services Agreement (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Travis County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Travis County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Travis County buys from, taken from council records. 7,086 contracts with 2,475 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Travis County.
Questions about Travis County
How do I become an approved vendor for Travis County?
Travis County currently works with 2,475 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, FACILITIES, FOOD_SERVICES, and INSURANCE. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 188 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 Travis County?
Small purchases under TX's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Travis County include Travis County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Travis County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Travis 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 Travis County publish RFPs?
Travis County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and TX's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 285 solicitations from Travis County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Public Safety. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Travis County?
At Travis County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Travis County Community Center at Manor / Senior Congregate Meal Program, Travis County Health and Human Services — Health Planning and Partnerships Division, Meals on Wheels and More senior lunch program (Travis County Health and Human Services partner agency), Health and Human Services, Research & Planning Division, and Technology & Operations. 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 188 decision-makers at Travis County.
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What does Travis County spend the most on?
Based on 3,968 tracked contracts, Travis County spends most on Capital Projects (2,053), Grants (990), Public Safety (341), Public Works (311), and Public Health (273). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, FACILITIES, FOOD_SERVICES, and INSURANCE. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Travis County's current vendors?
Travis County currently works with vendors including SAFE ALLIANCE, CITY OF AUSTIN, ST MATTHEW'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, AUSTIN CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER, FOUNDATION COMMUNITIES, MEALS ON WHEELS CENTRAL TEXAS, APPLE INC, MARSH & MCLENNAN COMPANIES LLC, AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE, and CHILD INC. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, FACILITIES, FOOD_SERVICES, and INSURANCE. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Travis County working on?
Based on 15 tracked meetings, Travis County is actively discussing: Travis County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Travis County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Travis County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Travis County Commissioners Court Meeting: Budget, Easements, and Agreements, and Travis County Commissioners Court Meeting: Infrastructure & Service Focus. 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 Travis County have?
Travis County currently has 285 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (2,053), Grants (990), and Public Safety (341). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, TX's state portal, and other sources.