Zapata County, Texas bids and RFPs
Zapata County, Texas posts bids and quote requests on Beacon (BeaconBid). Purchasing contact: Joe Rathmell, County Judge, (956) 765-9920, zcjo@zapatacountytx.org. Commissioners Court agendas are published on the county's own website (PDFs).
Key facts for bidders
- Where bids are posted
- Beacon portal (linked from Public Notices page)
- Bid platform
- Beacon Bid
- Purchasing contact
- Joe Rathmell, County Judge(956) 765-9920zcjo@zapatacountytx.org
- Commissioners Court agendas
- Own website (PDFs)
Award price trends
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How to bid in Zapata County
Find the bid
Zapata County, Texas posts bids and quote requests on Beacon (BeaconBid).
Get the documents
Register as a vendor on Beacon (BeaconBid) 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 Zapata County
How do I find bids from Zapata County, Texas?
Zapata County, Texas posts bids and quote requests on Beacon (BeaconBid). Register as a vendor on Beacon (BeaconBid) to download bid documents and receive addenda.
Does Zapata County use Beacon (BeaconBid)?
Yes. Zapata County posts its bids and quote requests on Beacon (BeaconBid). FactWise also lists them, free to view.
How do I register as a vendor with Zapata County?
Register on Beacon (BeaconBid) so you can download documents and receive addenda. Ask the purchasing contact (Joe Rathmell, County Judge, (956) 765-9920, zcjo@zapatacountytx.org) 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 Zapata County, Texas?
Joe Rathmell, County Judge, (956) 765-9920, zcjo@zapatacountytx.org.
When does the Zapata 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 Zapata 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).
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