Tarrant County, Texas bids and RFPs
Tarrant County, Texas posts bids and quote requests on Ion Wave. Purchasing contact: Tarrant County Purchasing Department, 817-884-1414. Commissioners Court agendas are published on the county's own website (PDFs).
Key facts for bidders
- Where bids are posted
- Ion Wave portal
- Bid platform
- Ion Wave
- Purchasing contact
- Tarrant County Purchasing Department817-884-1414
- Commissioners Court agendas
- Own website (PDFs)
Award price trends
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How to bid in Tarrant County
Find the bid
Tarrant County, Texas posts bids and quote requests on Ion Wave.
Get the documents
Register as a vendor on Ion Wave to download bid documents and receive addenda.
Prepare your forms
Most bids ask for: W-9; Certificate of insurance; Signed bid form and pricing sheet; Acknowledgment of every addendum. Texas bids may also ask for: Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (CIQ); Form 1295, Certificate of Interested Parties; No-boycott verifications (Israel, firearms, energy).
Submit before the deadline
Follow the bid's instructions exactly: sealed envelope, mail, hand delivery or online upload. Late bids are usually rejected.
Watch for the award
Contracts are usually approved at a Commissioners Court meeting; agendas are on the county's own website (PDFs).
State rules, forms and thresholds: How to sell to Texas counties. New to county bidding? Read how to find county bids and the bid checklist.
Questions about bidding in Tarrant County
How do I find bids from Tarrant County, Texas?
Tarrant County, Texas posts bids and quote requests on Ion Wave. Register as a vendor on Ion Wave to download bid documents and receive addenda.
Does Tarrant County use Ion Wave?
Yes. Tarrant County posts its bids and quote requests on Ion Wave. FactWise also lists them, free to view.
How do I register as a vendor with Tarrant County?
Register on Ion Wave so you can download documents and receive addenda. Ask the purchasing contact (Tarrant County Purchasing Department, 817-884-1414) whether the county keeps a vendor list and how to get on it. See our guide to registering as a county vendor.
Who is the purchasing contact for Tarrant County, Texas?
Tarrant County Purchasing Department, 817-884-1414.
When does the Tarrant County Commissioners Court meet?
Meeting dates and agendas are published on the county's own website (PDFs). Agendas often show upcoming purchases before the bid is advertised, and contracts are usually approved at these meetings.
What forms do I need to bid in Tarrant County, Texas?
Each bid lists its own requirements. Most bids ask for: W-9; Certificate of insurance; Signed bid form and pricing sheet; Acknowledgment of every addendum. Texas bids may also ask for: Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (CIQ); Form 1295, Certificate of Interested Parties; No-boycott verifications (Israel, firearms, energy).
Can I get alerts for new Tarrant County bids?
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