Operations
The Operations Department’s responsibility is to competitively purchase a wide variety of goods and services such as office supplies, stoves and refrigerators, electrical, plumbing, painting supplies, janitorial supplies, vehicles and various construction items. CTHC also procures general and professional services including insurance, landscaping, pest control, and architectural/engineering services.
The Operations Department is located at 700 West Calhoun, Temple, Texas, 76501, and parties interested in how to do business with CTHC may reach us at (254) 773-2009. Our business hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Friday.
Solicitations
Competitive Solicitations – Competitive procurement is conducted for purchases exceeding $50,000 by either sealed bidding or competitive proposals.
Sealed Bids – Contracts exceeding $50,000 are awarded using sealed bidding. All construction bids must be accompanied by a bid guarantee (Bid Bond) which shall not be less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid. The successful bidder prior to execution of any contract shall also submit a performance bond and payment bond of 100% of the contract price.
CTHC Section 3 General Information & FAQ's
Contractor's Section 3 Compliance Report
Small Purchases – For purchases over $10,000 but not exceeding $50,000 ($2,000 if Davis Bacon project), two quotes shall be solicited. Quotes must be in writing and received by fax, email, mail or personal delivery. If included in project specifications, a bid bond of no less than 5% of the bid amount will be required.
Micro Purchases – For purchases less than $10,000 ($2,000 if Davis Bacon project), buyers may procure the supplies or services from single vendors using a rotation basis.
Advertisement – Invitation for Bids (IFBs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) exceeding $50,000 are advertised in the Legal Notices section of the Temple Daily Telegram. They are also posted on this site and in the CTHC lobby.
Drawings/Specifications – Generally, fees for drawings/specifications are stated in IFB advertisements and vary by project. Payment must be received prior to issuance of drawings/specifications.
Notice: The bid solicitations publicized on this website are for general information only and may be subject to change by CTHC. It is the responsibility of the bidder to ensure that it has obtained all such changes by checking the CTHC website before submitting a final bid or proposal and to notate receipt of all addendums on the bid form. Bids and/or proposals offered must be submitted on CTHC forms.
Become a Vendor
CTHC’s Operations Department maintains a bidder’s list for entities interested in doing business with us.
CTHC also actively reaches out to Section 3 businesses, Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) to fulfill our policy of promoting opportunities for such businesses.
If you are interested in doing business with CTHC, please complete a Vendor Profile Form and return it to our Operations Department at roliver@cthc.org or P.O. Box 1326, Temple, TX 76503-1326.
Invitation for Bids
Note: Often before bids are due, there is a change in the specifications. It is the responsibility of the bidder to ensure that it has obtained all such changes. We recommend you check with CTHC before you submit a bid or proposal.
Click on the Description below for details in a PDF file.
Description: Kitchen Cabinets, Washer/Dryer Connections in Select Belton Units
Closing Date/Time: Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.
Requests for Proposals
Note: Often before bids are due, there is a change in the specifications. It is the responsibility of the bidder to ensure that it has obtained all such changes. We recommend you check with CTHC before you submit a bid or proposal.
Click on the Description below for details in a PDF file.
If you have any questions, please contact Carrie Kline, Deputy Director, at 254-773-2009, ext. 211.