Ector County Purchasing

10/16/2026

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10/01/2026

💀🌼 October 1st = New Fiscal Year! 🌼💀

New fiscal year. New budgets. New POs. Same questions. 😂

Our Purchasing team is kicking off FY27 un poco loco, Coco-style! 🎶💀🌺

Here’s to a new fiscal year filled with complete requisitions, attached quotes, approved budgets, and plenty of procurement adventures! 😉

09/17/2026

📢 Ector County – Open Solicitations

Ector County currently has several open solicitations and invites qualified vendors, contractors, and service providers to submit bids and proposals.

Current opportunities include:

• Temporary Personnel Staffing Services
• Marketing, Venue Development, Event Recruitment & Brand Coordination Services II
• Tripp Avenue, Phase II – West 16th Street to 3rd Street Reconstruction & Widening
• Schlemeyer Field Airport Hangar Door Replacement Project
• Copy Paper for Ector County
• Vending Machine Services
• Solid Waste Disposal Services
• Fire Suppression Systems

📅 Due dates vary by solicitation.

Interested vendors are encouraged to review the complete solicitation documents, requirements, and submission deadlines through Ector County’s OpenGov Procurement Portal.

We encourage vendors interested in doing business with Ector County to review these opportunities and submit a response!

09/11/2026

💰 Purchasing in Action: Protecting Taxpayer Dollars

A recent requisition review demonstrates the important role Ector County Purchasing plays in responsible stewardship of public funds.

Through careful review and attention to detail, our Contract Specialists identified an opportunity that resulted in significant cost savings for Ector County—all as part of the thorough review process our Purchasing team performs every day.

This is what public purchasing is about: ensuring each request is carefully evaluated, County resources are used responsibly, and taxpayer dollars are protected.

We are proud of our Contract Specialist for her diligence and commitment to serving Ector County.

Good purchasing practices make a difference.

09/11/2026

Today, Ector County Purchasing joins our community and our nation in remembering the lives lost on September 11, 2001.

We honor the victims, the first responders who courageously answered the call, and the families whose lives were forever changed.

May we never forget the courage, sacrifice, and unity shown on that day and in the days that followed.

🇺🇸 We remember. We honor. We will never forget.

09/09/2026

There’s More to Purchasing Than You Think!

Every purchase represents a process built on transparency, fairness, competition, and accountability.

Thank you to our County departments, vendors, and partners for working with us to keep Ector County moving forward.

09/03/2026

💜 Ector County Purchasing Department Recognizes Su***de Prevention & Awareness Month

In procurement, we know the importance of having the right resources and support when they’re needed most. That same principle reaches far beyond the work we do every day.

This September, the Ector County Purchasing Department proudly supports Su***de Prevention & Awareness Month and the effort to connect people with hope, support, and resources.

Behind every purchase, every process, and every service are people — and people are our most valuable resource. 💜

Let’s continue looking out for one another, encouraging conversations, and reminding those around us that they are never alone.

***dePreventionMonth

08/25/2026

📢 NEW ECTOR COUNTY BID & PROPOSAL OPPORTUNITIES

The Ector County Commissioners Court approved specifications today, August 25, 2026, for several upcoming solicitations.

Ector County Purchasing encourages qualified vendors and contractors to review these opportunities and submit a bid or proposal:

🔹 2026-RFP-129 – Vending Machine Services
📅 Proposals Due: September 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM

🔹 2026-IFB-131 – Schlemeyer Field Airport Hangar Door Replacement Project
📅 Bids Due: September 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM

🔹 2026-REQ-132 – Fire Suppression Systems
📅 Bids Due: September 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM

🔹 2026-IFB-134 – Solid Waste Disposal Services
📅 Bids Due: September 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM

🔹 2026-IFB-137 – Copy Paper for Ector County
📅 Bids Due: September 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM

🔹 2026-IFB-104 – Tripp Avenue Phase II – West 16th Street to 3rd Street Reconstruction & Widening
📅 Bids Due: September 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM

💻 Interested in doing business with Ector County?
Visit the Ector County Purchasing/OpenGov portal to view the complete solicitation documents, specifications, requirements, and submission information.

We encourage local businesses and qualified vendors to review these opportunities and participate!

📍 Ector County Purchasing Department
1010 E. 8th Street, Suite 110
Odessa, TX 79761
📞 (432) 498-4020

Please share with businesses that may be interested!

07/27/2026

🚨 LAST CHANCE TO BID! 🚨

The Ector County, Texas Online Auction ends THIS WEDNESDAY, July 29! ⏰

Don't miss your opportunity to score great deals on vehicles, equipment, tools, surplus items, and more! Whether you're a contractor, business owner, reseller, or bargain hunter, there's something for everyone.

🛻 Browse the catalog, register, and place your bids before the auction closes!

🔗 View the auction here: https://renebates.com

Happy bidding! 🎉

Selling 8 Lots Including: 4 Lots of Abandoned & Impounded Vehicles, 1 Lot of Abandoned & Impounded Pickup, 2 Lots of Abandoned & Impounded SUVs, 1 Lot of Abandoned & Impounded Van,

07/24/2026

🚜 ECTOR COUNTY, TEXAS AUCTION – NOW OPEN FOR BIDDING! 🚜
Looking for great deals on equipment, vehicles, tools, and more? Don't miss the Ector County, Texas (Odessa) Online Auction with René Bates Auctioneers!
📅 Auction Closes: July 29, 2026
Browse the full catalog and place your bids online before the auction closes. Whether you're a contractor, business owner, or bargain hunter, there's something for everyone!
👉 View the catalog & register to bid today.

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