Tarrant County is seeking a 5,000-gallon brine storage tank and a compatible brine distribution system to support county operations. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid for equipment, not a grant program. Responses are due October 29, 2026.
Tarrant County is seeking a 5,000-gallon brine storage tank and a compatible brine distribution system to support county operations. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid for equipment, not a grant program. Responses are due October 29, 2026.
Tarrant County, TX leverages Texas Local Government Code 262.024(7) for proprietary/patented items essential to service continuity. Work with the target department and the Purchasing Office to prepare the sole source justification form. Purchases over $50,000 require Commissioners Court approval. Recent sole source awards (e.g., CentralSquare Technologies, KNOWiNK LLC) show this path is viable when well justified.
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Tarrant County has used cooperative purchasing extensively to accelerate awards and bypass formal bidding when permissible. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
Recommended (accessible through Starbridge):OMNIA Partners – Public Sector; BuyBoard (Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative); Texas DIR Cooperative Contracts.
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Tarrant County Contracts
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Tyler Technologies, Inc. at Tarrant County
Effective: Nov 15, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Software as a Service Agreement between Tarrant County and Tyler Technologies, Inc. covers a five-year upgrade to the Jury Management System, effective from November 15, 2024, to November 14, 2029. The agreement outlines recurring annual SaaS fees for the Enterprise Jury Manager and its add-ons, a fixed cost for professional implementation services, and variable transaction-based fees for jury summons. The upgrade will transition the system to a cloud-based solution to enhance efficiency and scalability.
Tyler Technologies, Inc. at Tarrant County
Effective: Nov 15, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This is a Software as a Service Agreement between Tarrant County, TX, and Tyler Technologies, Inc. for the upgrade and migration of the Enterprise Justice Case Management System from an on-premise to a cloud-based solution. The contract is effective from November 15, 2024, to November 14, 2027, and includes SaaS services, professional migration services, and various terms regarding invoicing, support, and liability.
OpenGov, Inc. at Tarrant County
Effective: May 22, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This contract outlines the purchase of Cartegraph Operations Management Software and associated professional services from OpenGov, Inc. (via its subsidiary Cartegraph Systems, LLC) by the County of Tarrant, TX. The agreement includes annual software subscriptions, commencing May 22, 2023, and concluding October 31, 2026, with escalating annual fees, and fixed-cost professional services deployment. The initial funding available for the first software period and all professional services amounts to $38,230.00.
CARTEGRAPH SYSTEMS LLC at Tarrant County
Effective: Nov 2, 2021Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This contract designates Cartegraph Systems LLC as the sole source provider for its Operations Management Software Suite and Shared Cloud Hosting services to Tarrant County for a term of sixty months, effective November 2, 2021. The agreement, identified by Purchase Agreement #PA-3305, outlines annual subscription costs for five terms, with the first year totaling $86,000.00 and subsequent years increasing incrementally. The contract details specific software components, support services, and comprehensive terms and conditions.
CARTEGRAPH SYSTEMS LLC at Tarrant County
Effective: Nov 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
Tarrant County Commissioners Court is requested to approve Cartegraph Systems, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of OpenGov, Inc., as a sole source provider for Cartegraph Operations Management Software licenses for a term of twelve months, effective November 1, 2025. The software is designed for enterprise asset and operations management. The document includes justification for the sole source determination based on the software's unique licensing and development by Cartegraph Systems LLC and OpenGov, Inc., as well as a letter from OpenGov, Inc. confirming its sole provider status. Past expenses of $93,970.00 were noted for contextual fiscal impact.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Tarrant County
Tarrant County Commissioners Court Commissioners Court Meeting
Date: Sep 1, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting featured announcements regarding items withdrawn or pulled from the consent agenda for individual consideration. Commissioners provided updates on several initiatives, including the Healthy Lives Matter Alzheimer's Caregivers Symposium, a Halloween Funfest for local youth, a town hall regarding data centers, an annual employee picnic, senior empowerment events, and a weekend passport clinic. The court also established and reiterated decorum rules for the public comment session. Public comments addressed topics such as freedom of speech, the importance of non-political commemorations for 9/11, and the need for accessible polling locations.
Tarrant County Commissioners Court Budget Hearing
Date: Aug 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commissioners court conducted a budget hearing focused on a resolution regarding support for the Governor's property tax reform plan. The discussion included public testimony questioning the political nature of the resolution and its potential effects on various community demographics. Debate ensued among the commissioners concerning the efficacy of the proposed property tax relief, the necessity of tax rate limitations, and the balance between providing meaningful relief to homeowners versus ensuring the funding of essential public services and infrastructure.
Key Contacts
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Shay StroikAdministration/Passports Manager and Interim Criminal Courts Manager
Tarrant County Commissioners Court Commissioners Court Meeting
Date: Aug 4, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included various announcements, such as an upcoming groundbreaking for an affordable housing development and updates on infrastructure projects. Discussions also touched upon the county budget, public concerns regarding voting polling locations, and a resolution honoring Corporal Don Graves. Furthermore, the court addressed recent in-custody deaths and upcoming community events like Alzheimer's education seminars and an employee picnic.
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