Upshur County bids, RFPs and contracts
Gilmer, TexasPop. 44,410 · countyofupshur.com- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 14, 2026
- 19 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 56
- 3 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 24
- Contracts
- 1,159
- 423 vendors
The 30-second brief
56 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Upshur County's meetings, most in public safety and capital projects. The latest, from Oct 14: In closed session, the court listed consideration of the Fire Alarm Monitoring Agreement between Pye-Barker Fire & Safety LLC and Upshur County. The agenda does not show an award, but it does show a named vendor tied to an existing monitoring relationship. That makes this useful incumbent and follow-on intelligence for fire alarm monitoring work.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Safety.
Latest awards: Pye-barker Fire & Safety LLC for upshur County Considers Pye-Barker Fire Alarm Agreement (Oct 2026) and Ncic Correctional Communications Service for upshur County Considers NCIC Communications Agreement (Sep 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Upshur County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Upshur County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Upshur County buys from, taken from council records. 1,159 contracts with 423 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Upshur County.
Questions about Upshur County
How do I become an approved vendor for Upshur County?
Upshur County currently works with 423 vendors across contract types including MAINTENANCE, TECHNOLOGY, OTHER, FACILITIES, and EQUIPMENT. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 33 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 Upshur County?
Small purchases under TX's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Upshur County include Upshur County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Upshur County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Upshur 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 Upshur County publish RFPs?
Upshur County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and TX's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 24 solicitations from Upshur 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 Upshur County?
At Upshur County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Road and Bridge Department, Probation, Auditor, Treasurer, and Clerk of Courts. 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 33 decision-makers at Upshur County.
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What does Upshur County spend the most on?
Based on 489 tracked contracts, Upshur County spends most on Capital Projects (277), Grants (84), Public Safety (52), Information Technology (42), and Public Works (34). Contract types include MAINTENANCE, TECHNOLOGY, OTHER, FACILITIES, and EQUIPMENT. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Upshur County's current vendors?
Upshur County currently works with vendors including PYE-BARKER FIRE & SAFETY LLC, NCIC CORRECTIONAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE, U. S. IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, GKD DBA GILMER COMPUTER TECH, JCS, ESA, UNIFIRST, NINO, CAT, and TYLER TECHNOLOGIES. These vendors span contract types like MAINTENANCE, TECHNOLOGY, OTHER, FACILITIES, 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 Upshur County working on?
Based on 14 tracked meetings, Upshur County is actively discussing: Upshur County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Upshur County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Upshur County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Upshur County Meeting: Courthouse Renovations, Contracts, and Approvals, and Upshur County Commissioners Court Meeting Summary: Dec 15, 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 Upshur County have?
Upshur County currently has 24 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (277), Grants (84), and Public Safety (52). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, TX's state portal, and other sources.