Frequently Asked Questions

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.