Hays County

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Buyer type:: County
Location:: San Marcos, TX
Country:: US

Hays County RFPs

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RFP 2026-P08 Disaster Recovery - Debris Monitoring
Open
Jul 30, 2026
Closes
Aug 25, 2026
Hays County is seeking proposals for pre-event, as-needed Disaster Recovery – Debris Monitoring Services following a man-made or natural disaster. The selected contractor will advise and support the County, coordinate with and monitor debris-removal contractors, and recommend efficiencies to expedite recovery work. The solicitation is open as of 2026-07-31, with proposals due on August 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM Central Time.
RFP 2026-P17 Investment Advisor
Open
Jul 30, 2026
Closes
Aug 25, 2026
Hays County, Texas is seeking proposals from qualified investment advisory firms to advise the Hays County Treasurer and the County’s Investment Committee on managing an estimated $80 million investment portfolio. Firms must be registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Texas State Securities Board, and the selected advisor is expected to optimize interest income in accordance with the County’s investment policy and Texas law. The solicitation was listed as open, was published on July 30, 2026, and closes on August 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM local time, with submissions accepted through BidNet Direct and the Hays County Purchasing Office.
Firecracker & Main Street Traffic Signal (IFB)
Open
Jul 30, 2026
Closes
Aug 24, 2026
Construction of a traffic signal.

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Census ID
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175894
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
1,145
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
304,390
Procurement Hell Score
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47 / 100
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Procurement Hell Score
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47 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: If the product is proprietary or needed for continuity of service (especially IT/public safety), coordinate with Purchasing to submit justification and seek Commissioners Court approval.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Texas DIR, BuyBoard, and HGACBuy; 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
- Hays County, TX can use sole source when the product is proprietary or essential for continuity of service, particularly for IT or public safety. Work with the Hays County Purchasing Office to complete the sole source justification and obtain Commissioners Court approval, citing applicable exemptions under the Texas Local Government Code. No specific sole source dollar threshold is cited here.
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
- Hays County has used cooperative purchasing and prefers it to streamline buys and avoid formal bidding. You can reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access 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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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from Hays County

Hays County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting Minutes
Date: Jun 9, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Commissioners Court meeting included the adoption of proclamations for Juneteenth and LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. Presentations were provided regarding service awards, disaster recovery assistance programs, a potential new health district, and the Fiscal Year 2027 budget process. Financial business included the approval of county invoices, payroll disbursements, healthcare claims, and the amendment of various departmental budgets. The court accepted several audit reports, including those for Emergency Services Districts. Additional actions involved authorizing utility permits, a donation for a silent auction, funding for a youth leadership event, the approval of a public event on courthouse grounds, an electrical easement, and enrollment in a mandatory cybersecurity training program.
Hays County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
Date: Apr 28, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The court addressed a wide range of administrative and community-focused items, including the adoption of several proclamations for awareness events such as Economic Development Week, ALS Awareness, Autism Awareness, Mental Health Awareness, National Fentanyl Awareness, National Correctional Officers and Employees Week, Soil & Water Stewardship, and Jury Appreciation. The session included presentations of service, retirement, and training awards. Financial and operational business items included the approval of county invoices, juror disbursements, healthcare claims, budget amendments, and utility permits. The court also authorized adjustments to job titles and classifications, approved corrections to professional services agreements, and officially cancelled the solicitation and rejected all proposals for the lease and use of the Hays County Sports Complex.

Key Contacts

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Carmen GloverAccounting Manager

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Erik GranjenoADA Coordinator and Human Resources Director

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Hays County RFPs

RFP 2026-P08 Disaster Recovery - Debris Monitoring

RFP 2026-P17 Investment Advisor

Firecracker & Main Street Traffic Signal (IFB)

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Hays County RFPs

RFP 2026-P08 Disaster Recovery - Debris Monitoring

RFP 2026-P17 Investment Advisor

Firecracker & Main Street Traffic Signal (IFB)

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