Galveston County seeks qualifications from experienced architectural firms for architectural, engineering, correctional planning, and related services for potential expansion or modification of its county jail. The work includes evaluation, planning, programming, and design for the jail at 5700 Avenue H in Galveston, Texas. An initial priority is developing comprehensive preliminary project cost estimates covering construction, architectural and engineering services, equipment, furnishings, permitting, and other capital costs to support the County’s funding planning.
Galveston County invites qualified, experienced providers to submit proposals for Indigent Cremation Services. The County seeks a dependable, compassionate partner to provide dignified cremation for deceased individuals whose families cannot afford final arrangements, or whose remains go unclaimed. This RFP covers cremation services only. The selected contractor will handle these services with professionalism and respect, in full compliance with applicable state law and the specifications in this Request for Proposal (RFP).
Galveston County invites qualified, experienced providers to submit proposals for Indigent Cremation Services. The County seeks a dependable, compassionate partner to provide dignified cremation for deceased individuals whose families cannot afford final arrangements, or whose remains go unclaimed. This RFP covers cremation services only. The selected contractor will handle these services with professionalism and respect, in full compliance with applicable state law and the specifications in this Request for Proposal (RFP).
Sole Source:If sale is less than $50,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Texas DIR, BuyBoard, and other cooperative contracts; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Galveston County, TX. Pursuing a traditional sole-source path is inefficient. The county relies on cooperative agreements to bypass competitive bidding for contracts over $50,000—redirect efforts to cooperative channels.
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Galveston County has used cooperative purchasing and actively buys through coops. 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 Galveston County
Commissioners Court of Galveston County Special Meeting Minutes
Date: Oct 26, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Commissioners Court reviewed and approved numerous administrative and financial items, including the approval of accounts payable, payroll orders, and internal audit reports for various county departments. The meeting included the approval of several grant awards, budget amendments for multiple departments to cover fiscal year-end expenses and adjustments, and the authorization of engineering agreements for infrastructure and rehabilitation projects. Additionally, the court addressed personnel appointments, policy amendments for safety manuals and juror donation programs, and the authorization of interlocal agreements for park conveyance and inter-agency collaboration.
Commissioners Court Commissioners Court Meeting
Date: Jul 6, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting involved the approval of multiple consent agenda items and the consideration of a resolution recognizing local community contributions to autism awareness and youth baseball. The court also addressed the approval of vendor bids for specific county renovation projects.
Galveston County Commissioner's Court Special Session
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The Commissioner's Court held a meeting to address various agenda items, including the approval of an interlocal agreement for a ballpark, the Double T Ranch edition replat, and the award of a contract for plumbing equipment and supplies. The court discussed a food cost subsidy for the Santa Fe Senior Citizens Council and decided to defer the contract award for countywide vending services due to concerns regarding the scoring process. An executive session was held to deliberate on real property and contract negotiations, resulting in the approval of the sale of 13.9 acres of land in Galveston. The meeting also included a presentation of the Gulf Coast Protection District fiscal year 2025 annual report.
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