Harris County focuses on the comprehensive maintenance, expansion, and management of public infrastructure and community services. Its core mission emphasizes the development of transportation networks, including highways, bridges, and hike-and-bike trails, alongside the management of water, sewer, and environmental systems.
Harris County is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors. Over the last 12 months, Harris County has obligated $688,221,373, issued 195 awards, and worked with 134 contractors. It currently has 178 open contract opportunities.
Spending trends, top contractors, industry breakdown, and recent contract activity.
AI Mission Profile
Harris County focuses on the comprehensive maintenance, expansion, and management of public infrastructure and community services. Its core mission emphasizes the development of transportation networks, including highways, bridges, and hike-and-bike trails, alongside the management of water, sewer, ...
Harris County focuses on the comprehensive maintenance, expansion, and management of public infrastructure and community services. Its core mission emphasizes the development of transportation networks, including highways, bridges, and hike-and-bike trails, alongside the management of water, sewer, and environmental systems. Strategic priorities include enhancing regional resilience through planning studies for the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, as well as maintaining public safety and regulatory compliance across its various precincts.
Procurement patterns are heavily weighted toward large-scale civil engineering and construction services. The agency frequently solicits for heavy and civil engineering, street and bridge construction, and specialty trade contracting, including electrical and plumbing installations. There is also a significant reliance on professional services for administrative management, environmental consulting, and technical mapping. Recent activity indicates a growing focus on IT modernization, specifically regarding HIPAA-compliant data handling and technical help desk support.
The agency primarily targets NAICS codes related to construction (237990, 237310) and professional consulting (541611, 541330). There is a strong commitment to supplier diversity, with a clear preference for Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE) and Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB). These set-asides are integrated into their procurement strategy to ensure inclusive participation in public works and consulting projects.
Harris County operates as a regional government entity within Texas, managing a wide array of public works and administrative functions. Its procurement structure utilizes a mix of formal solicitations, such as Requests for Proposals (RFP) and Invitations to Bid (ITB), as well as subcontracting vehicles for specialized labor and facility supplies.
Recent Harris County Contracts
The latest contract opportunities posted by Harris County, including active solicitations and recent awards.
Senate-confirmed and senior-executive posts at Harris County and its sub-agencies, as published in the OPM Plum Book. These are leadership positions, not total employees.
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Recent Harris County Contracts
The latest contract opportunities posted by this agency, including active solicitations and recent awards.
