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Request for Proposals
September 22, 2026
Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be accepted by the Orange County Purchasing Department for Invitation for Bid RFP-26003, Term Contract for Temporary Canteen (Meal Catering) Disaster/Emergency for Orange County, Pursuant to Chapter 262, Texas Local Government Code, the County Purchasing Act and 2 CFR Section
200.318-326. Specifications for this project may be obtained from the Orange County website,
https://www.co.orange.tx.us/Purchasing/ or by calling
409-882-7903.
Bids are to be addressed to the Purchasing Agent with the bid number and name marked on the outside of the envelope or box. Bidders shall forward an original and two (2) copies of their bid to the address shown below. Orange County will accept bids submitted electronically. Late bids will be rejected as non-responsive. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Orange County Purchasing Department 714 Polk Street, Orange, Texas 77630, at the time and date below. Bidders are invited to attend the sealed bid opening.
BID NAME: Term Contract for Temporary Canteen (Meal Catering) Disaster/Emergency for Orange County, Pursuant to Chapter 262, Texas Local Government Code, the County Purchasing Act and 2 CFR Section
200.318-326 BID NUMBER: RFP-26003
DUE BY TIME/DATE: 2:00 P.M. CT, Tuesday, October 20, 2026
MAIL OR DELIVER TO:
Orange County Purchasing Department
714 POLK STREET
ORANGE, TEXAS
77630
Any questions relating to these bid requirements should be directed to Michelle Carroll, Purchasing Agent at 409-882-7903 or via email at:
mcarroll@co.orange.tx.us Orange County encourages Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), Minority/Women Business Enterprises (M/WBEs), and Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) to participate in the bidding process. Orange County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,sex, religion, age or disability in employment, or the provisions of services. Individuals requiring special accommodations are requested to contact our office at least seven (7) days prior to the bid due date (at 409-882-7903) to make appropriate arrangements.
Orange County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, to waive technicalities and to take whatever action is in the best interest of Orange County. All interested firms are invited to submit a bid in accordance with the terms and conditions stated in this bid.
Respondents are strongly encouraged to carefully read the entire proposal.
Orange Leader:
Oct. 3 and 10, 2026
RFP-26003