Dallas County is soliciting quotations for the purchase of locks and keys under QTE 2026-022. This is a purchasing opportunity, not a grant program. The available notice does not expose further specifications or a primary solicitation file.
Project consist of but not limited to 2,132 EA Juvenile Detention Center - Hair Cuts; 120 EA Juvenile Detention Center - Clipper Shave; 780 EA Juvenile Detention Center - Edge Up/Line Up; 1,152 EA Medlock Facility - Basic Hair Cuts; 864 EA Youth Village Facility - Hair Cuts; see outside link for more details
Sole Source:Only if the solution is truly proprietary. Coordinate with Purchasing to draft a justification; the Purchasing Agent must take it to Commissioners Court for approval.
Coops:Dallas County actively uses cooperative purchasing to streamline buys. Frequently procures through Texas DIR Cooperative Contracts, BuyBoard, and Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Dallas County, TX occasionally uses sole source for unique, proprietary offerings. Work directly with the Purchasing Department to prepare a sole source justification statement for the Purchasing Agent. The Purchasing Agent must present it to the Commissioners Court for approval to bypass competitive bidding. Use this as a secondary path when no equivalent alternative exists.
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Dallas County actively uses cooperative purchasing to streamline buys and avoid the $50,000 competitive bidding process. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to gain access to the recommended path.
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Periscope Holdings, Inc. at Dallas County
Effective: Aug 5, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document details a request from the Dallas County Purchasing Department to continue using Periscope Holdings, Inc.'s eProcurement web-based platform via Cooperative Agreement DIR-CPO-5345. The agreement term for this specific procurement is from August 5, 2025, to August 4, 2027, with a total proposed expenditure of $136,492.57, covering two fiscal years (FY25 and FY26). The request justifies using a cooperative method due to its statutory compliance and favorable pricing.
Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. at Dallas County
Effective: Jan 1, 2026Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This agreement outlines the provision of third-party claims administration and related services by Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. for Dallas County's self-insured worker's compensation program. The initial term is five years, commencing January 1, 2026, with an estimated maximum total value of $1,540,362.00. Sedgwick will manage claims aggressively, provide extensive risk management information system services, ensure cost containment, and comply with all federal and Texas administrative laws.
Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. at Dallas County
Effective: Jan 1, 2021Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This is a three-year contract for third-party claims administration services between Dallas County and Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc., for the County's workers' compensation program, effective January 1, 2021. The agreement includes provisions for claims management, reporting, compliance, and optional renewals. Compensation details are outlined in a separate, unprovided Exhibit A. The contract explicitly incorporates Dallas County's RFP No. 2020-011-6851 and Sedgwick's response.
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The committee reviewed the analysis of constable and sheriff's fees to determine appropriate cost recovery levels for various services. A primary focus of the discussion was the impact of fee structures on the execution of mental health and CPS warrants, with members expressing concerns that charging fees could discourage the use of these critical services. The meeting also highlighted the necessity of consistent daily operational logs to improve data accuracy and inform future decisions regarding personnel distribution and resource allocation.
Dallas County Commissioner's Court Commissioners Court Meeting
Date: Sep 1, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting involved the formal closing of the August term and the opening of the September term. The court approved a resolution honoring the 45th anniversary of the Ronald McDonald House Dallas and issued a proclamation designating Senior Center Month. Discussions focused on the impact and operations of local senior centers, specifically highlighting services related to nutrition, health, and accessibility for older residents.
Dallas County Commissioners Court Meeting
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The Commissioners Court convened for a regular session, during which it addressed several resolutions. This included the proclamation of Falls Prevention Day to be celebrated at an upcoming wellness fair, and the recognition of the Dallas Area Paralegal Association's 50th anniversary. Additionally, the court recognized National Recovery Month and highlighted the upcoming Big Texas Rally for Recovery, focusing on substance use and mental health recovery support, anti-stigma efforts, and the importance of long-term community support systems.
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