The City of McKinney is seeking statements of qualifications from experienced planning firms to provide professional planning services for Highway 5. The selected firm will develop a small-area or corridor plan and conduct associated community engagement. This is a service-procurement RFQ rather than a grant program, reference 27-04RFQ, posted September 11, 2026, and closing October 13, 2026.
The City of McKinney is seeking statements of qualifications from experienced planning firms to provide professional planning services for Highway 5. The selected firm will develop a small-area or corridor plan and conduct associated community engagement. This is a service-procurement RFQ rather than a grant program, reference 27-04RFQ, posted September 11, 2026, and closing October 13, 2026.
Construction Manager at Risk firm to perform typical and complete Construction Management services in conjunction with the design and construction of McKinney Fire Department Facilities.
Sole Source:Use sole source only for truly proprietary/incumbent tech; otherwise pivot back to co-ops.
Coops:Frequently procures through BuyBoard, Texas DIR, 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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City of McKinney rarely uses sole source. It’s reserved for highly specialized or proprietary incumbent technology. Deprioritize this path and pivot to the cooperative purchasing strategy. No specific sole source dollar threshold is cited.
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City of McKinney actively uses cooperative purchasing; this is the preferred, fastest path and can bypass the standard $50,000 formal bidding threshold. Validate with Procurement that your co-op is accessible for piggybacking and brief the department on the pre-competed nature.
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Axon Enterprise, Inc. at City of McKinney
Effective: Oct 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
The City of McKinney Police Department entered into an agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. to procure law enforcement body cameras, supplies, and equipment. This agreement 'piggybacks' off Buyboard Contract #648-21 and is based on Quote Q-450676. The total cost is $4,050,000.00 for a 60-month program, with annual payments scheduled from September 2023 to September 2027. The contract covers various hardware, software, services, and warranties, with an effective start date of October 1, 2023, and an estimated expiration on September 30, 2028.
Motorola Solutions at City of McKinney
Effective: Oct 1, 2021Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This is a Service Agreement between Motorola Solutions and MC KINNEY POLICE DEPT for various ASTRO and NICE services. The contract is effective from October 1, 2021, to September 30, 2027. The agreement includes recurring services totaling approximately $2,026,385.39, with detailed annual breakdowns provided. The document also incorporates Motorola's standard Service Terms and Conditions.
Axon Enterprise, Inc. at City of McKinney
Effective: Mar 10, 2022Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Master Services and Purchasing Agreement between Axon Enterprise, Inc. and an Agency establishes the terms for the Agency's acquisition and utilization of Axon devices, software, and services. It serves as a master agreement, incorporating future purchases via Quotes. The agreement covers various aspects including definitions, term, payment, warranties, intellectual property, and termination conditions. It is supplemented by multiple appendices detailing specific offerings such as Axon Cloud Services, Professional Services, Technology Assurance Plans, TASER 7, Axon Fleet, various add-on services, and software licenses, each with its own terms and conditions. The contract emphasizes that specific details like subscription start dates and pricing are determined by individual Quotes.
Honeywell International Inc., through its US Digital Designs group at City of McKinney
Effective: Oct 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Service Agreement outlines the terms for Honeywell International Inc., through its US Digital Designs group, to provide software maintenance and hardware repair services for the Phoenix G2 Fire Station Alerting System to the City of McKinney. The agreement commences on October 1, 2024, and has an initial term of one year, with options for four additional one-year terms, totaling five years. The services include technical phone support, remote access support, emergency support for critical failures, software updates, App licenses, and advance replacement of defective hardware. The annual fee is based on a percentage of the cumulative sales price of hardware and software.
Axon Enterprise, Inc. at City of McKinney
Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document outlines the general terms and conditions for an agreement between Axon Enterprise, Inc. and an unnamed Agency for the purchase and use of TASER 7 Conducted Energy Weapons (CEW), related services, and the TASER 7 Evidence.com subscription. The agreement covers the contract term, payment conditions (referencing a separate Quote Appendix for specifics), warranty details for hardware and accessories, policies on spare products and trade-ins, training provisions, and termination clauses. It also details the terms of use for Axon Evidence.com, including data ownership, security, privacy, and responsibilities. The financial specifics and precise start/end dates are deferred to the 'Quote Appendix.'
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of McKinney
McKinney Downtown Business Re-Development Board Regular Meeting
Date: Jun 11, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board received reports from the City Liaison regarding council work sessions, downtown parking, vape and smoke shops, and mosquito control, as well as updates on the Juneteenth celebration and the Red White & Boom parade. Additional reports included updates on MCDC grant cycles, World Cup events, and the release of challenge coins for America's 250th. The board reviewed financial reports, discussed and supported the extension of the Cultural District, recapped the TMR event, and received updates on the downtown monument sign, construction, and parking options.
McKinney Arts Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
Date: May 21, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission discussed the potential extension of the Cultural District and received updates regarding the MPAC renovation. Additionally, commissioners approved a $10,000 Project Outreach Grant for Flamenco Fever and established a subcommittee to review artwork submissions for the McKinney National Airport Public Art Murals.
McKinney City Council And McKinney Community Development Corporation Joint Meeting Minutes
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Who manages procurement and purchasing for the City of McKinney?
The Procurement Services Department, reporting to the City Manager, is the City of McKinney's official purchasing representative. In the City of McKinney's council-manager government, a seven-member City Council appoints the City Manager, who oversees administrative departments including Procurement Services.
Where does the City of McKinney post bids and RFPs?
The City of McKinney posts bids and RFPs on its Bonfire electronic bidding portal at mckinneytexas.bonfirehub.com. Vendors should register on Bonfire for solicitations and notifications; the City's Contracts & Procurement Transparency hub and OpenGov provide award notices, closed bids, contract records, and payment data.
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The joint meeting focused on the financing of improvements to the McKinney National Airport, specifically the construction of new passenger terminal facilities. The board and council reviewed and approved resolutions authorizing the issuance of sales tax revenue refunding bonds and the acceptance of a $30 million loan from the U.S. Department of Transportation's TIFIA program. Additionally, public comments regarding the airport expansion project were received.
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Vendors register free through the City of McKinney's Bonfire supplier portal at mckinneytexas.bonfirehub.com. Registration provides automatic bid notifications and access to solicitation documents organized by commodity and sub‑commodity. HUB firms should also register on the Texas Comptroller CMBL/HUB Directory for HUB participation credit.
What products and services does the City of McKinney procure?
City of McKinney Procurement Services procures supplies, equipment, professional services, and public works/construction services for all city departments. Procurements are organized by commodity and sub‑commodity codes, and the department also manages disposition of surplus, obsolete commodities, and scrap material.
What procurement requirements does the City of McKinney publish for vendors?
The City of McKinney's Procurement Policy requires bid bonds (cashier's or certified checks, Texas irrevocable letters of credit, or surety bonds authorized in Texas), 100% maintenance bonds for public work, standard Terms and Conditions and Form CIQ for procurements over $100,000, and solicitation of HUB vendors for expenditures of $3,000 or more.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of McKinney?
The City of McKinney publishes its Procurement Policy and Procedures Manual at https://www.mckinneytexas.org/1645/Procurement-Policy. The manual covers bid thresholds, cooperative purchasing, contract approval authority, bidding methods, sole‑source and emergency procurement, HUB participation, standard Terms and Conditions, and bond requirements; Terms and Form CIQ are linked from Procurement Services.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does the City of McKinney use?
The City of McKinney participates in the State of Texas Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) program and uses the Comptroller's HUB Directory and Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) to solicit HUB firms. HUB certification is free (up to four years); prime contractors must use the HUB Directory and HUB solicitations apply at $3,000 expenditures.