Project generally includes approx 2,100 LF of 8" water line improvements, 3,900 LF of 8 sanitary sewer improvements, 2,100 LF of paving improvements, and 520 LF of storm drain improvements.
The City of Waxahachie is soliciting sealed bids for the procurement, delivery, and turnkey installation of a new 250 kW diesel emergency generator system at its Senior Center. The selected contractor must provide the generator, automatic transfer switch, diesel fuel system, accessories, engineering, permits, construction, installation, testing, commissioning, training, and documentation. The project is located at 122 Park Hills Drive in Waxahachie, Texas, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting on October 15, 2026, and bid submissions due October 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time.
The City of Waxahachie is soliciting bids for the Jefferson Lift Station H2S Improvements project in Ellis County, Texas. Work includes installing a package bio-trickling filter hydrogen sulfide treatment tower with associated fan, controls, piping, electrical and SCADA integration, plus replacing grating and completing sidewalk, fencing and grading improvements. The estimated value is $1.4 million, and bids are due October 8, 2026 at 2:05 PM CDT at the Charles Beatty Municipal Services Building in Waxahachie.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
202620
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
1,500
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
50,090
Procurement Hell Score
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44 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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AI Adoption Score
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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Waxahachie
City of Waxahachie Comprehensive Plan
Date: Jan 1, 2016Type: Strategic Plan
The City of Waxahachie's Comprehensive Plan serves as a long-range blueprint for community development, providing a framework and policy context for decisions related to land use and future development. Comprising sections from the 2007 Comprehensive Plan and a 2016 Addendum, it addresses critical areas such as land use planning, transportation, growth strategies, and implementation. The plan guides decisions concerning zoning, land subdivision, thoroughfare construction, park and recreation planning, and growth management.
City Council Notice of Public Hearing
Date: Sep 8, 2025Type: Meeting mention
A public hearing will be held on the budget of the City of Waxahachie, Texas, for the fiscal year October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026. The budget will raise more total property taxes than last year's budget by $2,723,750 or 6.4%, and of that amount, $1,694,576 is tax revenue to be from new property added to the tax roll this year. The proposed budget includes expenditures for various departments such as Police, Fire, Streets, Parks and Recreation, and others.
City Of Waxahachie Live Stream
Date: Jun 4, 2018
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Waxahachie.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for the City of Waxahachie?
The City of Waxahachie's Purchasing Office in the Finance Department manages procurement; the Purchasing Manager is listed as the city's purchasing contact. Vendors should direct procurement questions to the Purchasing Office through the Finance Department pages on the City of Waxahachie website.
Where does the City of Waxahachie post bids and RFPs?
The City of Waxahachie posts bids and RFPs on its OpenGov procurement portal. Vendors should add their company to the OpenGov Vendor Directory and subscribe to the City of Waxahachie profile to receive postings, documentation, and opportunity alerts.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Waxahachie?
Vendors register by subscribing to the City of Waxahachie's OpenGov Vendor Directory profile. Click 'Subscribe' on the Waxahachie OpenGov portal to add your company to the directory and receive notifications for bid and RFP opportunities.
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Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included public comments, approval of the consent agenda (with some items removed for discussion), and several zoning cases. Discussion points included questions about funding for fiberglass hearts, the use of impact fees versus certificates of obligation bonds, and the necessity of curb and gutter installation in a new development. A proclamation declaring July 4th, 2018 through July 4th, 2018 as Crepe Myrtle Month was presented. Financial reports for various entities were reviewed and approved. Public hearings and approvals were conducted for several zoning changes and plats, including requests for a general retail zoning change, a preliminary plat for a dental office, and a final plat for America's Business Park. Discussions also included right-of-way dedications and infrastructure requirements. A special use permit for a home for aged residents was approved.
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What procurement requirements does the City of Waxahachie publish for vendors?
Vendors must review each solicitation posted on the City of Waxahachie's OpenGov portal for solicitation-specific required forms, insurance or bonding, licensing, and other compliance terms. The Purchasing Office posts solicitation documents and submission instructions on OpenGov.