Tarrant County is soliciting bids for an annual purchase of a broad range of medical supplies, with awards made by line item to the lowest responsible bidder for each product. The contract requires firm pricing for 12 months, with one optional 12-month renewal, and pricing must include freight and applicable surcharges; deliveries go to multiple County locations. Bidders may propose alternate products with detailed specifications and provide samples if requested, and the solicitation includes an optional virtual pre-bid conference and a question cutoff of October 22, 2026.
Tarrant County seeks competitive bids for two full-matrix portable electronic message boards for roadwork in the county’s unincorporated areas. Required features include a 120–138 by 72–76 inch display, solar power, hydraulic lift, GPS and cellular communications, remote access, and a five-year warranty; bidders must submit product specifications, a quote, warranty details, manuals, and related materials through the response portal. The award is to the lowest responsive bidder, with bids due October 29, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time.
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 Meeting
Date: Sep 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The court meeting included announcements regarding a data center town hall, senior citizen resources, and the launch of trauma and resiliency healing circles. A resolution was adopted to recognize National Voter Registration Day and to commend local NAACP branches for their contributions to voter education and civic access. Furthermore, the court received public commentary concerning the previous reduction of voting sites and heard testimony criticizing the proposed budget for prioritizing jail and law enforcement funding over social service and community safety initiatives.
Tarrant County Housing Finance Corporation Meeting
Date: Sep 1, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed and approved an agreement between the Tarrant County Housing Finance Corporation and Tarrant County for the fiscal year 2027 rent and utility assistance program. Key discussion topics included the corporation's purpose in supporting affordable housing, the current financial balance of the organization, and the utilization of these funds as a budgetary measure to assist with county funding constraints regarding community outreach services.
Tarrant County Housing Finance Corporation Meeting
Key Contacts
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Shay StroikAdministration/Passports Manager and Interim Criminal Courts Manager
The board discussed and took action on several items, including receiving financial statements for the period ending September 30, 2026, and amending authorized representatives on certificates of deposit accounts. Key approvals included the issuance of multifamily housing revenue bonds for the Richman Ridge Series 2026 project and completion bonds for the Cobblestone Manor project. Additionally, the board authorized grant funding for the My Health, My Resources trauma resiliency program, the Safe City Commission (One Safe Place), and the Alliance for Children.
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