Looking to explore procurement and funding opportunities with the Ark-Tex Council of Governments (ATCOG)? From requests for bids and proposals to periodic grants, we offer various opportunities to work together. Please note that we can only consider unsolicited proposals in situations exempt from competitive bidding.
If you’re a prospective vendor, we kindly ask you reach out to our team only when instructed in a published request for proposals, qualifications, applications, or bids. Stay tuned for updates and opportunities to work with us!
Current Opportunities
There are no opportunities at this time.
Procurement Policy
Texas law provides that a COG may enter into a contract for the expenditure of more than $100,000.00 only if it complies with certain procurement procedures. The options include competitive sealed bidding, competitive sealed proposals, interlocal agreements, and other more specialized contracting vehicles. ATCOG’s Procurement Policy Manual covers those procurement methods in detail.
Texas state law does, however, provide a number of exceptions to procurement requirements. For example, the Professional Services Procurement Act sets out a special process for selecting architects, engineers, and land surveyors (Tex. Gov. Code Ch. 2254).
This manual also discusses guidelines for purchases under $100,000.00, as well as those subject to competitive procurement exceptions, although Texas state law does not mandate a set process.
This manual is intended to serve as the primary reference for all procurements conducted within ATCOG and a resource for anyone who is interested in doing business with ATCOG. This manual demonstrates the commitment ATCOG has to ensuring consistency in its procurement practices, transparency in the process, and the fair and equitable treatment of those who participate in procurements with ATCOG.