Ector County

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Buyer type:: County
Location:: Odessa, TX
Country:: US

Ector County RFPs

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ECTOR COUNTY – AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT 3RD STREET WATER LINE IMPROVEMENTS
Open
Aug 11, 2026
Closes
Sep 1, 2026
Ector County is soliciting sealed bids for construction of the American Rescue Plan Act 3rd Street Water Line Improvements project. The work involves installing and improving water lines along 3rd Street, with bids accepted electronically or in person. The project is financed through Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds and is subject to applicable federal and state requirements, including prevailing-wage and related compliance obligations.
VENT HOOD STEAM CLEANING
Open
Aug 11, 2026
Closes
Sep 17, 2026
Ector County, on behalf of the Ector County Governmental Purchasing Group, is soliciting sealed competitive bids from qualified vendors for steam cleaning commercial kitchen vent hoods. Services must comply with the solicitation’s specifications, terms, conditions, and participating-entity requirements. The solicitation was released on August 11, 2026, and bids are due September 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time.
MARKETING, VENUE DEVELOPMENT, EVENT RECRUITMENT, AND BRAND COORDINATION SERVICES RFP
Open
Jul 14, 2026
Closes
Aug 20, 2026
Ector County is soliciting proposals for MARKETING, VENUE DEVELOPMENT, EVENT RECRUITMENT, AND BRAND COORDINATION SERVICES to support the Ector County Coliseum & Exhibition Center (Project ID 2026-RFP-124). The county expects a one-year contract (with options to renew) and requires sealed or electronic proposals by August 20, 2026, with a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting on July 29, 2026. Proposers must provide detailed narratives, references, pricing, and required forms/certifications; the county will evaluate best value based on experience, qualifications, and the stated evaluation criteria.

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Census ID
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194114
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
728
Population
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173,801
Procurement Hell Score
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35 / 100
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How to Sell to Ector County

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Procurement Hell Score
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35 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: If the need is truly proprietary/specialized, pursue sole source with Purchasing and Commissioners’ Court approval.
- Coops: Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners, Texas BuyBoard, and Texas DIR; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Sole Source
- Sole source is viable for proprietary or highly specialized needs. Work directly with the Ector County Purchasing Department to prepare a uniqueness justification for inclusion on the annual sole source vendor list that is presented to the Commissioners’ Court for approval. Align with the county’s definition of sole source; expect formal documentation and annual approval steps.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Cooperatives
- Ector County, TX has used cooperative purchasing routinely to streamline buys. You can be onboarded to the recommended co-op vehicles by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.

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Board meetings and strategic plans from Ector County

Ector County Commissioners' Court Meeting Minutes
Date: Jan 6, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Commissioners' Court addressed a wide range of administrative, financial, and operational matters. Key actions included approving out-of-state travel for library staff, accepting donations for the Sheriff's Office, and finalizing Request for Proposal specifications and bid awards for county projects. The Court authorized multiple agreements, including a Food and Drug Administration Information Sharing Agreement, the Federal Surplus Program application, and various professional services and construction contracts with associated change orders. Furthermore, the meeting involved the approval of budget amendments, line-item transfers, the Treasurer's monthly report, and revisions to procurement card and investment policies. Land use and development items, such as a variance application and a subdivision plat, were also reviewed and approved.
Ector County Commissioners' Court Meeting Minutes
Date: Jan 20, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The court considered and approved various administrative and operational items, including a proclamation for Medicolegal Death Investigation Professionals Week and travel requests for the Airport Director. The court approved election notices and schedules for the Joint General Primary Election. Financial actions included the approval of the 2026 Sole Source List, a surplus auction list, and several budget amendments and invoice approvals related to the Coliseum Barns B and C renovation project. Other items included property contract approvals, MHRC development applications, and adjustments to IT line-item transfers and food permit fees. The court also reviewed financial and investment reports and held an executive session regarding legal matters and construction contracts.

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Albina RamirezAssistant Administrator

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Christina DominguezAssistant Chief Deputy - Bookkeeping

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