Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Rusk County.
Active opportunities open for bidding
Posted
Oct 12, 2026
Oct 20, 2026
To furnish all materials and labor for construction of concrete pad and electrical to facilitate the addition of a 20,000-gallon fuel tank (provided by others).
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
113518
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
233
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
54,854
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
45 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Rusk County
The meeting included a public hearing to discuss and potentially approve the minutes of the August 20th meeting from 2020, followed by discussions regarding the county tax rate. Several superintendents and a county attorney provided commentary on the county equalization fund/tax. Speakers advocated for setting a zero tax rate, arguing the current structure subsidizes other districts and is outdated, while others detailed how the funds are critical for general operations, building upkeep, and preventing teacher layoffs, particularly in smaller districts facing potential budget cuts. Legal commentary addressed the separate political subdivision status of the countywide school board and the legal standing of the county attorney's role.
The court discussed single audit reports, internal controls, and compliance issues. They also discussed the implementation of a new standard, statement number 84, regarding fiduciary activities. The court addressed setting the day, time, and place for regular meetings in 2021, with designated dates for budget-related meetings in August and September. They considered hiring a replacement for the janitorial contract for both Rusk County and the McMillan Memorial Library, and discussed adjusting hours for the Mount Enterprise Library. The court also discussed and possibly approved pipeline utility requests, auditor reports, and a fire.
Public-sector contacts connected to Rusk County.
The Rusk County Commissioners Court meeting included discussions and possible approvals for budget amendments or transfers, accepting bid proposals for a reclaimer mixer, and a cooperation contract with Tatum ISD for cutting trees on the bus route. The court also considered requesting bids for sealcoating on County Road 1207, approving a donation from Peter Chevrolet/KETK, and discussing administrative services and requests for qualifications for professional services related to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Additionally, the annual report from the Rusk County Library System was discussed, along with a proposal to fill a part-time position at the Tatum Public Library. Other items included deeming a library system collection as surplus, accepting donated books, DVDs, and audiobooks for the library system, and approving commissioner court minutes.
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