Aransas County is seeking bids for paving and drainage improvements, including pavement milling and stabilization, placement of a two-course surface, roadside swale and channel grading, culverts, headwalls, inlets, and minor utility adjustments. Bid and contract documents, drawings, and specifications are available through CivCast at no charge; the pre-bid conference on October 27, 2026 is not mandatory, and a 5% bid bond or an allowed alternative is required. The construction will be financed with assistance from the Texas General Land Office under HUD’s CDBG-MIT program, and bids are due November 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Aransas County is soliciting sealed proposals for bank depository services for County public monies, including funds handled by the County Treasurer, tax assessor-collector, sheriff, and jail commissary, as well as registry and special funds. The requested services include securities safekeeping and clearance, collateral monitoring, stop payments, and online reporting of balances and transactions. The scope also covers monthly statements, payroll direct deposit, ACH and wire transfers, digital deposits, interest rates, and disbursement services.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $50,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, BuyBoard, and Texas DIR; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Aransas County, TX rarely uses sole source. Purchases over $50,000 rely on competitive processes. Practical note: Skip sole source and immediately pursue a cooperative path to reduce friction.
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Aransas County has used cooperative purchasing before (e.g., established participation and prior HCDE agreement). Use coops to bypass the standard competitive bid. 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 Aransas County
Commissioners' Court Special Meeting
Date: Oct 19, 2010Type: Meeting mention
The meeting focused on the approval of lease terms and the authorization to advertise for bid proposals related to airport property. Specifically, the Court approved a two-year lease with an additional one-year option for approximately 1.86 acres of land, a 50' by 60' metal office building, and two helicopter pads.
Aransas County Commissioners' Court Regular Meeting
Date: Mar 14, 2016Type: Meeting mention
The meeting addressed various county administrative and operational matters. Key topics included appointments to the Aransas County Appraisal District Board of Directors and the Aransas County Historical Commission, and the appointment of the County Judge to the Coastal Bend Housing Finance Corporation. The Court approved a library grant application, a contract for a special election, and bids for mosquito control chemicals. Several budget-related items were discussed, including hiring for the Treasurer's and District Clerk's offices, approval of the Fraud/Cash Handling Policy, and the Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement #34 Policy. Additionally, the Court reviewed the indigent report, the treasurer's report, and various budget line item transfers and accounts payable, while tabling discussion on the Aransas County Fund Balance Policy and Janacek Road improvements.
Aransas County Commissioners' Court Regular Meeting
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The Commissioners' Court meeting included approvals for mosquito control vehicle bidding, board reappointments for Workforce Solutions of the Coastal Bend, and appointments to the Aransas County Alliance Local Government Corporation Board and the Employee Policies Committee. The Court received the first quarterly report for the Friends of the History Center and held a drawing for the Salary Grievance Committee. Additionally, they approved the suspension of new driveway installation services by the Road & Bridge Administrator. Multiple contractual and grant-related resolutions were adopted, including Civil Rights policies, Fair Housing policies, and an English Proficiency Plan for a CDBG contract. Engineering services for the Bahia Bay Outfall were approved, as were grant applications for the library and Juvenile GED program. Financial actions included approving the April 2019 Treasurer's Report, updating the investment policy and officers, and creating a new custodial position. An update was provided regarding airport hangar reconstruction, and Charles Smith was appointed as the new Commissioner for Precinct 3.
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