Purchasing & procurement
Travis County Healthcare District d/b/a Central Health (“Central Health”) contracts and purchases goods and services that are necessary to provide for the healthcare needs of those we serve. Stay informed and participate in formal solicitations by registering with BidNet Direct's Texas Purchasing Group.
Ways to do business with Central Health
Procurement process
To ensure the greatest value to Central Health and community, we seek quality, innovation, and superior service and execution from vendors and business partners. If you are interested in working with Central Health, please pre-register with BidNet Direct at no charge to be electronically notified of potential procurements and to submit proposals in response to requests.
- Apply to the State Comptroller’s Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL)
- Contact CHPurchasing@vancal.net to be added to Central Health’s vendor list.
- Look for opportunities to become a cooperative contract holder.
Central Health HUB (Historically Underutilized Businesses) Program
Central Health is excited to announce new opportunities for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) to get involved in the health care district’s procurement processes. Our new HUB Program implements race and gender-conscious procedures designed to encourage minority-owned and women-owned businesses to do business with us.
Central Health recognizes all certifications, including:
- City of Austin Small Minority Business Resources Department (MBE/WBE)
- State of Texas Comptroller Office (HUB)
- South Central Texas Regional Certification Agency (SCTRCA)
Central Health has completed a Disparity Study about its utilization of Minority and Women Business Enterprises (“M/WBEs”) and Historically Underutilized Businesses (“HUBs”). This research project examines whether all firms have equal access to contracting opportunities on Central Health’s prime contracts and associated subcontracts and recommends strategies to ensure full and fair competition in Central Health contracting.
Central Health Historically Underutilized Business Reports: