Does the City of New Braunfels use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?

The City of New Braunfels authorizes cooperative purchasing and interlocal agreements in its Purchasing Policy and recognizes cooperative contracts such as DIR/TxSmartBuy, BuyBoard, Choice Partners, Sourcewell, OMNIA, and HGAC; City Council approval is used to execute Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreements.

What procurement requirements does the City of New Braunfels publish for vendors?

The City of New Braunfels requires contractors and vendors to submit certificates of insurance per the City’s Contract Insurance Requirements page and Purchasing Policy: name the City as additional insured (except workers’ comp), provide 30 days’ cancellation notice, use insurers authorized in Texas with an “A” rating; bonds are required for certain public works.

How does the City of New Braunfels approve procurement contracts and awards?

Under the City Charter and Purchasing Policy, the City of New Braunfels allows the City Manager to execute budgeted contracts up to $50,000; contracts over $50,000 require City Council approval before signature, and Department Directors have delegated limits (policy notes a $5,000 departmental delegation).

Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of New Braunfels?

The City of New Braunfels publishes its Purchasing Policy and Procedures manual, Standard Terms & Conditions, and Construction Project Manual on the City’s Purchasing web pages; vendors should consult these documents for procurement rules, contract language, and bidding instructions.

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Location:: New Braunfels, TX
Country:: US

City of New Braunfels RFPs

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OILS, LUBRICANTS, AND DISPOSAL SERVICES RFP
Posted
Oct 2, 2026
Closes
Nov 5, 2026
The City of New Braunfels is soliciting proposals for Oils, Lubricants and Disposal Services for our City Fleets on an as-needed basis.
On-Call Vehicle Repairs and Parts RFP
Posted
Oct 2, 2026
Closes
Nov 10, 2026
Seeks proposals for a respondent to provide goods and/or services related to on-call vehicle repairs and parts.
On-Call Vehicle Repairs and Parts
Posted
Feb 10, 2026
Closes
Nov 10, 2026
The City of New Braunfels seeks proposals for a respondent to provide goods and/or services related to ON-CALL VEHICLE REPAIRS AND PARTS

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Census ID
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176060
Employee FTE
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798
Population
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122,492
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
21 / 100
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Quick Decision Flow
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- Sole Source: If sale is less than $50,000, use sole source.
- Coops: Frequently procures through BuyBoard, Texas DIR, and Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Sole Source
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- City of New Braunfels, TX adheres to a $50,000 competitive bidding threshold. There is no evidence of sole source awards above this level; deprioritize this path and pivot to cooperatives. If a buyer insists on sole source, expect strict scrutiny and provide robust justification; coordinate early with Purchasing and ensure any required Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Form CIQ) compliance.
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Cooperatives
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- You can get onboarded to the recommended cooperative path by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
- The city actively uses cooperative purchasing and this is the fastest, lowest-friction path—especially for buys over $50,000.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of New Braunfels

Cemetery Committee Meeting
Date: Mar 26, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee meeting agenda included discussions regarding the Field of Graves, the National Register Nomination for cemetery sites, financial discrepancies related to the sale of cookbooks, and planning for the 2026 Soul Searching event. Specifically, the group reviewed potential grant options for registration costs, addressed cookbook accounting errors, selected the theme Scientists & Explorers for the upcoming event, and discussed volunteer coordination, sponsorships, and logistics.
Landa Park Municipal Golf Course Advisory Board Advisory Board Meeting
Date: Apr 14, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The agenda items for consideration include a course maintenance update, a tournament and league play update, and a quarterly financial update for the golf course.
New Braunfels River Advisory Committee Regular Meeting
Date: Jun 18, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The agenda focuses on providing a 2026 river season update and facilitating a discussion to brainstorm ideas and potential changes for the 2027 river season. Topics for discussion include river paid parking policies, resident river parking passes, the river management fee, and regulations regarding kayak and paddleboard usage at the last public exit.

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Who manages procurement and purchasing for the City of New Braunfels?

The Purchasing Division (Finance) manages sourcing and contract administration for the City of New Braunfels; the City Manager holds contracting authority under the City Charter, and Department Directors have delegated approval for smaller purchases per the Purchasing Policy.

Where does the City of New Braunfels post bids and RFPs?

The City of New Braunfels posts public bids and RFPs on its Solicitations web page and via the City’s Workday Spend electronic procurement portal; vendors should register on Workday Spend and may consult the State CMBL for additional vendor notices as referenced on the City site.

What products and services does the City of New Braunfels procure?

The City of New Braunfels, through its Purchasing Division and Purchasing Policy, procures supplies/commodities, general and professional services, construction/public works, and fleet/equipment to support City departments; these durable categories are described on the City’s Purchasing and Purchasing Policy pages.

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City of New Braunfels RFPs

OILS, LUBRICANTS, AND DISPOSAL SERVICES RFP

On-Call Vehicle Repairs and Parts RFP

On-Call Vehicle Repairs and Parts

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City of New Braunfels RFPs

OILS, LUBRICANTS, AND DISPOSAL SERVICES RFP

On-Call Vehicle Repairs and Parts RFP

On-Call Vehicle Repairs and Parts

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New Braunfels River Advisory Committee Regular Meeting

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Cemetery Committee Meeting

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