Doing Business with the City of Killeen

The Purchasing Division is responsible for the procurement and timely delivery of material, equipment and services necessary to sustain all City Departments in their effort to provide essential services to the citizens of Killeen.

The City of Killeen purchases natural gas from Atmos Energy. In calendar year 2011, the City purchased a total of 6,804.6 cubic feet (MCF) of natural gas.

The City of Killeen purchases electricity from Reliant Energy. In calendar year 2011, the City purchased a total of 31,298,329 kilowatt hours.

The City of Killeen purchases water from Bell County WCID. In calendar year 2011, the City purchased a total of 363,919,800 gallons of water.

The total cost of natural gas, electricity and water purchased by the City in the calendar year 2011 was $4,166,128.64

The Purchasing Division collaborates state and local laws as well as procedures in order to provide an effective and consistent means of procurement that is in compliance with all laws and regulations.  Purchasing provides staff, management and city council the tools to make decisions for the behalf of the citizens to procure supplies and services that will serve as the best value to the city.  Purchasing facilitates fair and open competition so that responsible bidders are given the opportunity to compete for the city’s business.  Major functions of the division: Bid/RFP/RFQ, Education / Training for Vendors, Education / Training for Staff, Surplus Property Disposal (Auction). 

Purchasing forms and standard terms and conditions

Current Bids and Request for Proposal opportunities are listed below. Bid packages may be downloaded by clicking on the highlighted item link. Addendums and pertinent information will be added to this page as they become available. 
Downloadable files are in Adobe Acrobat PDF format unless otherwise indicated.

Standard Purchase Terms and Conditions

Bid No. 13-12        Stagecoach Reconstruction Phase II

                              Due June 12, 2013 at 3 p.m. CST

                              Notice to Bidders

Bid No. 13-27        CDBG Trail Extension Project

                              Due June 5, 2013 at 3 p.m. CST

                              Notice to Bidders

Bid No. 13-26        Police Vehicles

                              Due May 16, 2013 at 2 p.m. CST

                              RFP 13-26

                              Addendum No. 1

Demand Star Vendor Subscription
Download current bid files

For further information regarding the above bids contact Purchasing at:
  Purchasing Department
Please include the following as the subject: Web Purchasing Inquiries

(254) 501-7729
Fax: (254) 501-6308

Bids will be publicly opened and read in Council Chambers, First Floor, City Hall on Bid Due Date and Time unless otherwise stated.

The City of Killeen has teamed with an online auctioneer company to sell surplus property.

Internet sales may include one or more of the following categories: Jewelry, Collectibles, Office Furniture, Computer Equipment, Automobiles, Heavy Equipment, Audio-Visual Equipment, Tools, Sports Equipment, Bicycles, Lawn Maintenance Equipment, Clothing, and others.

Auction items

Please check periodically as items may change. Live auctions will be posted on the City's website when they are scheduled. Auction Information Hotline: (254) 501-7729