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Message From the University Park Purchasing Department
Thank you for your interest in working with the City of University Park. The Purchasing Department strives to ensure that responsible vendors have fair and competitive access to the City's business while complying with state and local purchasing statutes. Most importantly, we work to obtain the best value for goods and services with our residents' tax dollars.
The Purchasing Department partners with all City departments to procure the supplies, materials, and equipment needed to deliver excellent service for the City's residents. Purchasing is also responsible for procuring construction services and professional services according to the guidelines set forth in the Texas Local Government Code.
Please take a moment to review the "How to Do Business with the City of University Park" page. You'll find a lot of good information there, including how to join our Vendor List and how to participate in our competitive bidding process. You can also contact Purchasing with additional questions:
Elizabeth Anderson, CPSM
Purchasing Manager
City of University Park
Office Location:
3800 University Blvd.
University Park, TX 75205
Phone: 214-987-5480
Email Elizabeth Anderson
Thank you again for your interest!
Regards,
Elizabeth T. Anderson, CPSM
Purchasing Manager
- How do I get on the bidder's list?
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The City of University Park, TX Purchasing Department has partnered with OpenGov for our e-procurement needs. We encourage all interested suppliers to join our vendor list by registering on a procurement portal.
Our e-Procurement Portal allows prospective Vendors and Suppliers the ability to:
- Register to receive notifications of future opportunities by signing up for our new e-Procurement Portal and selecting the “Subscribe” button to create an account.
- Follow along with updates to existing opportunities by finding the opportunity and clicking the “Follow” button. This will allow all interested bidders to receive amendments and addenda
- automatically.
- Submit questions and receive answers online regarding open bid opportunities.
- Use a guided process of responding electronically to bids. This ensures that your bids have been accurately completed.
- Receive timely support for bid questions.
- Have one location for all bid opportunities issued by the City of University Park, TX.
There is no cost for vendors to register in OpenGov.
Need help? Please see our help file.
- How do I obtain bid notices and specifications?
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Vendors may obtain bid information and packages by the following methods:
- OpenGov Procurement Portal: Register for free. Registered vendors may use the portal to request automatic notices of bid opportunities, download bid packets, submit offers online, and much more!
- Purchasing Office: Come to the Purchasing Office, now located at City Hall:
3800 University Blvd.
University Park, TX 75205 - Legal Notices: Review legal notices in the Daily Commercial Record, published Monday through Friday.
- Are bid openings public?
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Bid openings are communicated through Zoom. Please refer to the bid packet for instructions on how to join these meetings at no charge using your phone or computer. These meetings are recorded and a link is posted to the specific project page in OpenGov.
- How can I get the results of a bid?
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Bid tabulations are available through our OpenGov procurement portal. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, please contact Elizabeth Anderson, Purchasing Manager.
- Does the City give special consideration to minority or women-owned businesses?
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The City participates in the State of Texas Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) program. For information on becoming certified as a HUB vendor, go to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts HUB Program page or contact them at 888-863-5881 or 512-463-5872.
- How does the City dispose of surplus property?
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The City of University Park contracts with Rene Bates Auctioneers for the disposal of surplus property. The City's Fleet Manager is the City's auction coordinator; you can call the coordinator at 214-987-5440.
- How do I make an appointment with the Purchasing Agent?
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The Purchasing Division is open Monday through Friday, 7 am to 4 pm, except holidays. Vendors may schedule a meeting with the purchasing agent by calling 214-987-5480.