What products and services does City of Richardson procure?

City of Richardson procures via three durable purchase types: small dollar/minor purchases (Field Purchase Orders and procurement card), open market purchase orders for fixed quantities, and term/annual requirements contracts for commonly used supplies and services.

Does City of Richardson use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?

City of Richardson uses interlocal and cooperative purchasing and lists cooperative vehicles such as Equalis Group, BuyBoard, DIR, HGAC, NCPA, NPPGov, OMNIA Partners, Sourcewell, TXMAS, and TIPS on its Doing Business with the City page.

What vendor requirements does City of Richardson publish for contractors?

City of Richardson requires contractors to provide a Certificate of Insurance documenting the coverages and provisions specified by the city; subcontractors must carry equivalent coverage or be included under the contractor’s policy, and insurers must be authorized by the Texas Department of Insurance.

How does City of Richardson approve procurement contracts and awards?

Purchases over $100,000 require formal sealed solicitations and public advertising, and competitive awards for those solicitations are made by the Richardson City Council; sealed bids or proposals are submitted through Purchasing or the Online Bidding System.

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

City of Richardson publishes a Procurement Manual and Standard Terms & Conditions on its Contracts & Procurement page; the Purchasing 'Doing Business with the City' page also lists bidding thresholds and parameters vendors must follow.

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

City of Richardson requires outreach to certified historically underutilized businesses (HUBs); for purchases between $3,001 and $100,000 vendors must include at least two contacts from certified HUBs in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Sec. 252.0215.

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

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NOTICE TO PROPOSERS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 702-27_SANTA'S VILLAGE DWELLINGS
Posted
Nov 2, 2026
Closes
Dec 1, 2026
The City of Richardson shall accept electronic bids through Bonfire or sealed Proposals for RFP No.702-27 Santa's Village Dwellings until December 1, 2026, prior to 2:00 P.M. Central Time. Proposals shall be received in the Purchasing Division located at the Richardson City Hall, 2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 525, Richardson, Texas 75082. Proposals shall be opened and read aloud on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. ONLINE via Zoom. Solicitation documents are available to be downloaded at no charge through Bonfire HUB. A voluntary pre-proposal meeting and site visit will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026 @ 2:30 P.M., at 2360 Campbell Creek Blvd, Suite 525. Nonmaterial changes to the request for proposals and any extension of the date for submission of proposals and the date for bid opening will be communicated through Bonfire HUB via addendum. IPLDMN0174431 Post Date: 11/02 12:00 AM Refcode: #IPLDMN01744310
2026 Residential Sidewalk Replacement Program Region 3A RFP
Posted
Oct 12, 2026
Closes
Nov 10, 2026
Work includes : 88,258 SF remove and replace - 4" class "a" reinforced concrete sidewalk; 5,000 SF 6" class "c" reinforced concrete alley pavement including curb; 5,000 SF saw, remove and dispose of concrete street, driveway, or alley pavement including curb ; 30,000 SF 4" topsoil with block sod to match existing; 2 EA project signs; see attached file.
ARC: Litter Removal for Parks RFP
Posted
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Closes
Nov 5, 2026
Litter removal for parks. Provide outdoor litter removal for parks, athletics sites, and public building grounds throughout the city.

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- Sole Source: If sale is less than $50,000, use sole source.
- Coops: Frequently procures through BuyBoard, OMNIA Partners, Region 10 ESC, or Texas DIR; 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 Richardson (TX) maintains a very rigid stance on sole source. Competitive threshold: $50,000. There is no evidence of sole source awards over this amount; deprioritize and pivot to cooperative purchasing channels.
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Tessitura Network, Inc. at City of Richardson
Effective: Oct 1, 2021Expires: Expiration date locked.
This is an annual contract between the City of Richardson (buyer) and Tessitura Network Inc. (seller) for quarterly dues. The contract spans from October 1, 2021, to September 30, 2023, with a total revised contract amount of $37,057.00. It covers quarterly dues for the period of October 2022 through September 2023, replacing a previous purchase order.
Tessitura Network, Inc. at City of Richardson
Effective: Aug 1, 2009Expires: Expiration date locked.
This document outlines a proposal and a software license agreement for the N-Scan access control system. Tessitura Network, Inc. proposes to license and install an N-Scan 9-user system, including server and handheld software, hardware, installation, training, and estimated travel expenses, to the City of Richardson Texas DBA Charles W. Eisemann Center. The agreement details the license grant, usage limitations, payment terms (including an initial license fee, hardware costs, service fees, and annual maintenance starting from year two), warranties, and general provisions. The effective date of the agreement is August 1, 2009.
Richardson Chamber of Commerce at City of Richardson
Effective: Oct 1, 2024Expires: Expiration date locked.
This document provides a comprehensive overview of various contracts, detailing agreements with different vendors for a wide range of services, equipment, and projects. Each entry specifies the vendor, the nature of the service or project, the associated department, and key financial terms and dates, including both original and revised total amounts. The contracts cover areas such as economic development, equipment rental, IT, facilities maintenance, and capital projects.

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Richardson City Council Meeting Agenda And Minutes
Date: Nov 9, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council reviewed and discussed various municipal items, including the award of bids for waterline replacements, the purchase of police vehicles, and the acquisition of a drone system for the police department. Key resolutions included adopting the Safer Streets Richardson Plan and requesting legislative support for the City's agenda. Other discussions focused on alternative landscape strategies for parks, the feasibility of a Mayor's Summer Internship Program, and a request to name DART Silver Line infrastructure in honor of Gary Slagel. Additionally, the council addressed appointments to various advisory commissions and committees, discussed the 2027 City Council meeting schedule, and received reports on community interest items.
Animal Services Advisory Commission Minutes
Date: Jun 9, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission reviewed updates regarding social media engagement metrics and the ongoing implementation of the PetPoint software for shelter operations. Key statistics concerning intake rates and adoption outcomes were analyzed, alongside reports on the partnership with Friends of Rescue Animals and rising volunteer participation. Discussion topics included the development of the Trap, Neuter, Vaccine, and Return (TNVR) program, inquiries regarding animal support during high-temperature conditions, and the introduction of new procedures for electronically recording and posting future meetings online.

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Who manages procurement contracts and purchasing for City of Richardson?

The Purchasing Division of the City of Richardson manages city purchasing and procurement. Contact details and the Purchasing Division location are published on the City of Richardson Contracts & Procurement and Purchasing 'Doing Business with the City' pages for vendor inquiries.

Where does City of Richardson post bids and RFPs?

City of Richardson posts solicitations on its Online Bidding System (the city indicates it uses Bonfire) and provides a downloadable posted-bids spreadsheet on the Contracts & Procurement page for public viewing and vendor follow-up.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Richardson?

Vendors register for bid notices and submit electronic bids through the City of Richardson Online Bidding System (the city indicates use of Bonfire); a Vendor Registration link is also provided on the City of Richardson Forms & Applications page for onboarding.

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City of Richardson RFPs

NOTICE TO PROPOSERS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 702-27_SANTA'S VILLAGE DWELLINGS

2026 Residential Sidewalk Replacement Program Region 3A RFP

ARC: Litter Removal for Parks RFP

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NOTICE TO PROPOSERS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 702-27_SANTA'S VILLAGE DWELLINGS

2026 Residential Sidewalk Replacement Program Region 3A RFP

ARC: Litter Removal for Parks RFP

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