Procurement
The Workforce Solutions Borderplex (WSB) Procurement Department manages the acquisition of goods and services necessary to support our mission and operations. We are committed to conducting all procurement activities in a fair, transparent, and competitive manner, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including the Uniform Grant Management Standards, the Texas Workforce Commission Financial Manual for Grants and Contracts, and other governing procurement requirements.
WSB takes proactive steps to provide contracting opportunities for small businesses, minority-owned firms, women‑owned businesses, and other Veteran Heroes United in Business (VetHUB) whenever possible.
Workforce Solutions Borderplex uses Beacon Bid to share solicitations with suppliers. Click on any solicitation and fill out the free form on Beacon. Or subscribe for free updates for our future bids and RFPs. You will receive an email with the link to download attachments. Please note that accurate contact information is required in order to receive any updates.
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For assistance, please email us at procurement@borderplexjobs.com.
Goods & Services We Procure
Workforce Solutions Borderplex purchases a wide variety of goods and services using procurement methods appropriate to the dollar threshold and regulatory requirements.
Micro‑Purchases
$0 – $10,000 per purchase
Purchases may be made based on one or more quotes and may be authorized using a Purchase Order or WSB purchasing card.
Simplified Acquisition (Small Purchases)
$10,000 – $250,000
Requires price quotes and may use informal or formal competitive processes.
Competitive Bids / Formal Procurement
Used when the total purchase exceeds $250,000 or when required by regulations.
This includes Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), Invitations for Bids (IFBs), and Requests for Quotes (RFQuotes).
Contact Us
For questions regarding procurement, solicitations, or doing business with Workforce Solutions Borderplex: 📧 procurement@borderplexjobs.com
Read Our Procurement Terms & Conditions
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