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 is seeking qualified vendors to provide Vehicle Collision, Body, and Mechanical Repair Services for the County's fleet. The County Intends to award up to two separate contracts; one to a vendor located within a 15-mile radius of the Fleet Department at 5115 Highway 3, Dickinson, Texas 77539, and one within a 15-mile radius of 722 Moody Avenue, Galveston, Texas 77550 - ensuring responsive, localized service coverage across the County. A single vendor with multiple locations meeting both geographic requirements may be awarded both contracts.
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
Galveston County Commissioners Court Commissioners Court Meeting
Date: Oct 12, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Commissioners Court meeting included a formal acknowledgment and appreciation for Dr. Phil Kaiser for his long-term service as the local health authority. The board reviewed and awarded contracts for several procurement projects, including the Juvenile Justice Control Systems Modernization (RFP 26-100) and Miscellaneous Concrete Placements (RFP 26-095). Furthermore, the court held a detailed discussion regarding property and casualty insurance options, opting to maintain their current contract with Zurich to ensure comprehensive coverage, avoiding exclusions associated with a proposed multi-carrier alternative.
Galveston County Commissioners Court Special Meeting
Date: Sep 28, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included the official designation of 4-H week in the county and a discussion regarding a new training collaboration with the College of the Mainland Police Academy. The court approved revisions to the employee time-off policy for new hires and awarded contracts for engineering services related to coastal management as well as inmate telephone and commissary services. Additionally, the court convened for an executive session to consult on various matters of pending litigation.
Commissioners Court of Galveston County Special Meeting Minutes
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The court convened to conduct an executive session for consultation with legal counsel regarding pending litigation. Additionally, the court considered and approved an order modifying the previously established boundaries for commissioners, constables, and justices of the peace.
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