Purchasing Agent Dan Garza


DANIEL R. GARZA
Purchasing Agent


Vista Verde Plaza
233 N. Pecos, Suite #320
San Antonio, TX 78207-3178
(210) 335-2211 (Phone)
(210) 335-2219 (Fax)









Frequently Asked Questions

Many of your concerns are shared by other people. We have compiled a list of the most frequent questions we answer on a daily basis. If the information you need is not discussed here, we are as close to you as your computer, fax machine or the phone on your desk. We also look forward to you or your representative´s visit. Please do not hesitate to contact us for anything!

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  • What is the importance of commodity and subcommodity codes in the Bidder Application?

    These codes identify the specific products and services that Vendors offer and are used in search criteria for building the list of Competitors for purchases requiring competition.

  • Does Bexar County use the State of Texas contracts?

    Yes. Section 271.081 through 271.083 of the Texas Local Government Code requires the State Purchasing and General Services Commission to establish a local government purchasing program and authorized Bexar County to participate in the program.

  • How do I get on the County's Automated vendor list?

    To get on the County's Automated Vendor List, a Bexar County Bidder's Application must be completed and delivered or mailed to the Bexar County Purchasing Office. Applications may be requested by phone 210-335-2211, downloaded from the Bexar County website or picked up from the Purchasing office.

  • What are the abbreviations IFB, RFP, RFQ and RFO?

    These abbreviations refer to various types of solicitation documents that are used, depending on the type of purchase and are defined below:

    • IFB (Invitation for Bid) - A document used to request bid prices for commodities and services for which the specification are well defined and the determining factor is price, providing that bidders meet the specifications, terms and conditions of the IFB.

    • RFP (Request for Proposal) - A document requesting an offer be made by a vendor, which allows for negotiation after proposals have been received but before award of a contract for high technology goods or services, such as computer hardware and software or insurance.

    • RFQ (Request for Quotation) - A document requesting prices for commoditites and services for which the specifications are well defined and the determining factor is price. This is used when the estimated amount of the requisition in under $50,000.

    • RFO (Request for Offer) - A document used for soliciting offers from State Catalogue (QISV) vendors authorized by the State of Texas General Services Commission.

  • How can I improve my chances at participation in the County's "small dollar" procurements?

    One way is to deliver product catalogs and line sheet to County buyers in the Purchasing Office.

  • Where can I find information on SWMBE and link to the SWMBE site?

    Bexar County accepts certification for SWMBE through the South Central Regional Certification Agency. They can be reached on-line at www.sctrca.org or by calling at(210) 227-4722.

    You can obtain additional SMWBE information by contacting the Bexar County SMWBE Program Office at (210) 335-2478 or visit www.bexar.org/SMWBE.