Travis County is soliciting services for annual inspection, monitoring, maintenance, and repair of fire alarm systems. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. The solicitation is active and closes on November 4, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
Services includes acquire services to provide for ongoing assessments of city owned building systems with a lifecycle cost analysis including current capital investment, current operating costs, future capital replacement costs, and risk analysis.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $50,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Texas DIR, BuyBoard, OMNIA Partners, and other active cooperatives; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Travis County, TX allows sole source when the offering is genuinely proprietary with exclusive maintenance needs. Work with the Travis County Purchasing Office to prepare the sole source justification form to bypass the $50,000 competitive threshold and secure departmental approval (mirror prior justifications like The Knox Company where applicable).
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Travis County has used cooperative purchasing before and relies on it regularly. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Travis County
Travis County Commissioners' Court Special Voting Session
Date: Sep 29, 2006Type: Meeting mention
The Commissioners' Court convened to consider and approve items related to claims, automatic budget adjustments, and budget transfers necessary for the fiscal year end.
Travis County Commissioners' Court Voting Session
Date: Dec 27, 2005Type: Meeting mention
The Commissioners' Court held a voting session involving several key items. Public hearings were conducted regarding a public utility easement and a revised plat in South Cherry Hollow Estates. The Court honored the late Cara Christine Stewart with a proclamation for her community service. Discussions and actions were taken on topics such as the prohibition of outdoor burning, indigent burial services, county funding requests for wastewater treatment plant improvements, the extension of a day-use fee waiver at Milton Reimers Park, and the acceptance of various dedication of street and drainage facilities. Additionally, the Court reviewed contract extensions and modifications for insurance, utility assistance, mental health services, and various maintenance projects. Executive session items included discussions on lease agreements, the medical examiner's facility case, temporary personnel assignments, and potential real estate purchases.
Travis County Commissioners' Court Voting Session Minutes
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The court session addressed a variety of agenda items, including a briefing on public health issues related to recent flu developments and the recognition of long-term county employees. Discussions covered community block development grant projects, including home rehabilitation and youth employment programs, and budget amendments. Administrative actions included setting fiscal year 2010 group benefits health plan rates, approving various contract awards such as road improvements and internal affairs tracking software, and the appointment of the Travis County Fire Marshal. Additionally, the court reviewed real estate matters, including potential purchases, and considered various legislative matters involving the Texas Legislature.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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