Bell County is seeking qualified, licensed, and experienced Construction Manager at Risk contractors for security and courtroom upgrades at the historic Bell County Courthouse in Belton, Texas. The work includes constructability review, estimating, bid packaging, value engineering, logistics and phasing, courtroom audio/visual systems, a courtroom remodel, and installation of a ballistic-rated entry door and access-control system. The approximately $700,000 project is scheduled for preconstruction beginning in November 2026 and construction from December 2026 through March 2027, with proposals due October 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time.
Bell County is seeking qualified, licensed, and experienced Construction Manager at Risk contractors for security and courtroom upgrades at the historic Bell County Courthouse in Belton, Texas. The work includes constructability review, estimating, bid packaging, value engineering, logistics and phasing, courtroom audio/visual systems, a courtroom remodel, and installation of a ballistic-rated entry door and access-control system. The approximately $700,000 project is scheduled for preconstruction beginning in November 2026 and construction from December 2026 through March 2027, with proposals due October 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time.
Bell County, Texas is seeking to procure Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Architectural, Engineering, and Surveying Professional Services through a Request for Qualifications process (RFQ #13-10-26). The procurement aims to pre-qualify architectural, engineering, and surveying firms licensed to practice in the State of Texas to provide professional services on an as-needed basis for various county projects. This is a professional services contract solicitation (not a grant), supporting the county's infrastructure and construction needs on a continuous basis through 2031.
Buyer Attributes
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Census ID
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175852
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
1,271
Population
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402,248
Procurement Hell Score
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38 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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Startup Friendliness
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Sole Source:If sale is less than ~$50,000, avoid; low likelihood and slow. Use coops instead.
Coops:Frequently procures through Texas DIR, BuyBoard, and Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Bell County, TX rarely approves sole source above the ~$50,000 competitive bidding threshold and lacks clear supporting documentation. Practical notes:
Skip sole source for >$50,000; probability of success is low and timelines are long.
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Bell County uses cooperative purchasing regularly. You can be onboarded to the recommended path by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Bell County
Bell County Commissioners Court Workshop Agenda
Date: Jun 1, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The agenda for the workshop session includes reports and updates from various County offices and departments, capital improvement project updates, and commissioner and departmental submissions. Specific discussion items feature an Interlocal Agreement between the County and the City of Little River-Academy for the appointment of an Associate Municipal City Judge, as well as a discussion regarding a data center moratorium.
Bell County Commissioners Court Workshop Agenda
Date: May 18, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The workshop agenda includes reports and updates from various County offices, Capital Improvement Project updates, and discussions on Interlocal Agreements with cities regarding platting approval in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. Additionally, the agenda covers medical and dental coverages for full-time employees, agreements with cities for inmate housing and animal control, an update from the Tax Appraisal District, and a status report on the Leon River Watershed Project and the NRS Project, including potential budget implications.
The workshop agenda includes departmental updates, capital improvement project reports, and commissioner submissions. Specific topics for discussion involve an amendment to a tax abatement agreement, compliance with the Local Government Records Act, legislative priorities for the 90th Texas Legislative Session, and a request for unclaimed property capital credits. Additionally, the court will conduct departmental budget presentations, including the Auditor's Office, County Clerk, Pretrial Services, and Elections. The session also features closed sessions for personnel evaluations and the review of Fire Marshal applications.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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