Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Hood County.
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Posted
Oct 2, 2026
Nov 20, 2026
Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals for construction services for a bond-funded jail expansion project, including an addition for approximately 160 detention beds and an alternate option for 40 additional beds.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
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175896
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
365
Population
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70,501
Procurement Difficulty Score
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71 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Hood County
The meeting featured special presentations honoring a long-serving volunteer firefighter and designating an upcoming Veterans Day event. The court also recognized several county employees with service awards for their tenure. Furthermore, the meeting included public comments regarding the need for independent records of law enforcement vehicle usage to ensure taxpayer accountability, as well as concerns regarding citations issued by the city for political signs placed on private property.
The Commissioners Court held a regular meeting that included a special proclamation declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, highlighting services provided by Mission Granberry. The court heard public comments regarding development projects, specifically involving concerns about Sailfish Investors and potential impacts of a data center, as well as arguments concerning the use of AI in communications. Additionally, the Rancho Brazos Community Centers provided an update on their campus development, partnerships, and community support programs including food assistance. A letter was also read into the record expressing concerns about the impact of potential new developments on local dinosaur tracks.
Public-sector contacts connected to Hood County.
The Commissioners Court discussed discrepancies regarding employee salary increases, specifically the conflict between an approved 3% across-the-board raise and the implementation of a salary matrix. The discussion focused on how to apply salary adjustments for employees hired in 2026 and how to handle lateral hires and step increases within the salary matrix. The Court debated whether to prioritize the 3% budget impact or strictly follow the established salary matrix for individual compensation, ultimately moving to adopt the matrix as presented with corrections to ensure proper step placement and starting pay for all personnel.
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