Does City of Midlothian use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?

Yes. The City of Midlothian authorizes cooperative purchasing through interlocal contracts administered by a regional planning commission under Chapter 391 of the Texas Local Government Code, and the City Council has approved an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement.

What procurement requirements does City of Midlothian publish for vendors?

City of Midlothian awards contracts to the 'lowest and most responsible bidder' who meets specifications and is financially and technically capable; professional services require appropriate licensing. Vendors must review each solicitation for specific insurance, bonding, or other requirements.

How does City of Midlothian approve procurement contracts and awards?

The City of Midlothian requires minor purchases up to $3,000; purchases $3,000.01–$100,000 require three written quotes and Finance Director purchase‑order approval; purchases over $100,000 require competitive sealed bids or proposals with final awards made by City Council.

Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Midlothian?

Vendors can find the City of Midlothian Purchasing Policy & Procedures Manual at https://www.midlothian.tx.us/DocumentCenter/View/1193; it defines procurement methods, thresholds, RFP use for high‑technology procurements, purchasing card rules, and property disposal procedures.

What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does City of Midlothian use?

The City of Midlothian's Purchasing Manual includes a Local Vendor Option under Texas Local Government Code §§271.905 and 271.9051 and requires Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) participation; purchases $3,000.01–$100,000 should include at least two HUB quotes, if available.

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Midlothian, TX
Country:: US

City of Midlothian RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

Enterprise Resource Planning (erp) System Assessment Project (Request for Information)
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Sep 14, 2026
Closes
Oct 12, 2026
Provide consulting services in support of the enterprise resource planning (erp) system assessment project.
Furniture, Vehicles, Equipment, Lawn Equipment, and Many Other Items
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Sep 11, 2026
Closes
Oct 2, 2026
Provide furniture, vehicles, equipment, lawn equipment, and many other items.

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187653
Employee FTE
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395.8
Population
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46,683
Procurement Hell Score
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27 / 100
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- Sole Source: If sale is less than $50,000, use sole source.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Texas DIR or Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding. For non-IT like vehicles/public works, consider HGACBuy.
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- City of Midlothian rarely awards sole source over $50,000 and strongly prefers competitive paths. Treat sole source as a last resort and instead steer the buyer to cooperative contracts for speed and compliance.
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- City of Midlothian uses cooperative purchasing and explicitly allows piggybacking. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Midlothian

City Council Utility Subcommittee And The Utility Advisory Board Called Meeting
Date: Oct 1, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included an introduction of board members, staff, and guests. Key discussion items involved the review and recommendation to City Council of a professional services agreement for design services for the sanitary sewer plant interceptor improvements, a request to amend the wholesale water agreement with Sardis-Lone Elm Water Supply Corporation, approval of an in-service water pipeline leak detection project, and a request from the City of Grand Prairie to relocate a wholesale meter station. Staff provided updates on several ongoing projects including the Railport elevated storage tank, East Lift Station system expansion, Auger Water Treatment Plant electrical upgrades, and the Joe Pool Lake raw water pipeline inspection. Additionally, the committee discussed infrastructure improvements in Old Town and the selection of a new Utility Advisory Board Chair.
Midlothian Community Development Board Special Called Meeting
Date: Sep 10, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board met to discuss the submissions received regarding the RFQ for the sale and redevelopment of the 14th Street corridor, specifically reviewing 'The Town' submission with the developer. Additionally, the board entered into an executive session to deliberate on economic development negotiations regarding a financial or other incentive for a business prospect named Zion, though no action was taken following the session.

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Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Midlothian?

The City of Midlothian's Purchasing division in the Finance Department, led by the Purchasing Agent, manages procurement; the Mayor and six at‑large Councilmembers set policy and approve major awards under a council‑manager form of government.

Where does City of Midlothian post bids and RFPs?

The City of Midlothian posts solicitations on its Bids & Active Contracts portal (CivicPlus) at https://www.midlothian.tx.us/129/Bids-Active-Contracts. Vendors can request bid packets by email or at the Purchasing Office (215 N. 8th St.); some notices also run in local newspapers.

What products and services does City of Midlothian procure?

The City of Midlothian procures materials, supplies, equipment, services, professional services, and high‑technology items. Professional services include CPAs, licensed architects, registered surveyors, and engineers; the Purchasing Manual also outlines property disposal methods such as auction and sealed bid.

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City of Midlothian RFPs

Enterprise Resource Planning (erp) System Assessment Project (Request for Information)

Furniture, Vehicles, Equipment, Lawn Equipment, and Many Other Items

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City Council Utility Subcommittee And The Utility Advisory Board Called Meeting

Midlothian Community Development Board Special Called Meeting

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City of Midlothian RFPs

Enterprise Resource Planning (erp) System Assessment Project (Request for Information)

Furniture, Vehicles, Equipment, Lawn Equipment, and Many Other Items

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City Council Utility Subcommittee And The Utility Advisory Board Called Meeting

Midlothian Community Development Board Special Called Meeting

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Midlothian Community Development Corporation Regular Board Meeting

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City of Midlothian RFPs

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City Council Utility Subcommittee And The Utility Advisory Board Called Meeting

Midlothian Community Development Board Special Called Meeting

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City of Midlothian RFPs

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City Council Utility Subcommittee And The Utility Advisory Board Called Meeting

Midlothian Community Development Board Special Called Meeting

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Midlothian Community Development Corporation Regular Board Meeting

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