About the Purchasing Division

The City of Pearland Purchasing Division is responsible for procurement of the materials, equipment, supplies and services necessary for City departments to perform their respective functions. The City strives to obtain quality goods and services at competitive prices, while maintaining a fair and open environment for participating vendors. The City of Pearland Purchasing Division operates in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code, the Pearland City Charter and the City of Pearland Purchasing policy. 


E-Bidding System Available for Vendors

The City of Pearland has instituted an e-bidding and supplier management system which is free to our Vendors. 

Benefits of E-Bidding:

  • There is no charge for Vendors to register and participate in any posted City bid, quote or RFP process.
  • Registered Vendors automatically receive notifications by email of posted bids within their area(s) of interest.
  • Complete and submit your bids online.
  • Review bid tabulations and awarded bid information online.
  • The system is web-based and available 24 hours per day with internet access.

Interesting in offering professional services or participate in the electronic bidding process? Register as a Supplier 

View: Current Available Bid Opportunities

All contracts and contract amendments, extensions, or renewals approved by City Council and executed by the City of Pearland will require the completion of Form 1295 “Certificate of Interested Parties” pursuant to Government Code § 2252.908. Log on to Texas Ethics Commission to learn more. 

As allowed by Texas Local Government Code, section 271.905, preference will be applied for those businesses located within the city limits of Pearland.

This preference will be in the form of:

  • a percentage preference discount applied to a local vendor's bid/quote ONLY for the purpose of evaluating for award.
  • a 3% discount for spends less than $50,000
  • a 5% discount for spends of $50,001 - $499,999.99 or construction services up to $99,999.99.