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Solicitations

At CoreTrust, we’re proud to partner with a wide range of Lead Agencies that make a real difference—from school districts and municipalities to metroparks and major metropolitan governments. Together, we’re creating opportunities to drive value and efficiency in the public sector. Explore our current solicitations below and see how we’re helping communities thrive.

Current Solicitations
Uniforms, Service Apparel, and Textile Rentals
city of houston, lead agency with CoreTrust
Lead Agency
City of Houston
Response Due
May 29th, 2025 - 4:00pm
The City of Houston is soliciting competitive bids for Uniforms, Service Apparel, and Textile Rentals. Interested suppliers must submit a proposal in accordance to solicitation documents.
Contingent Labor
city of houston, lead agency with CoreTrust
Lead Agency
City of Houston
Response Due
June 26th, 2025 - 4:00pm
The City of Houston is soliciting competitive bids for Contingent Labor, all categories. Interested suppliers must submit a proposal in accordance to solicitation documents.
Office Supplies, Products and Related Services
city of houston, lead agency with CoreTrust
Lead Agency
City of Houston
Response Due
June 26th, 2025 - 4:00pm
The City of Houston is soliciting competitive bids for Office Supplies, Products, and Related Services. Interested suppliers must submit a proposal in accordance with solicitation documents posted https://www.houstontx.gov/bizwithhou or www.coretrustpg.com/public-sector/solicitations. Responses must be received by 4:00 PM CT June 26, 2025

Simplify Procurement

Streamline your public sector procurement process and start driving real value with CoreTrust.
How We Help

Benefits for Public Sector Suppliers

CoreTrust goes beyond traditional cooperative models to deliver real value to our supplier partners. By leveraging strategic sales engagement, data-driven insights, and dedicated support, we empower you to strengthen relationships, drive greater contract utilization, and expand your footprint in the public sector

Public Sector Solutions

CoreTrust streamlines the supplier experience by minimizing administrative tasks, enabling localized customization, incorporating regional terms, and enhancing the usability of contracts overall.

Supplier Challenges

Public sector suppliers face complex requirements, heavy workloads, and contracts that are hard to manage—slowing sales and limiting growth. CoreTrust removes these barriers with flexible, supplier-friendly cooperative contracts.

Local Preferences

We understand the distinct priorities of local and state governments. That’s why CoreTrust structures contracts to reflect those specific needs—simplifying processes and protecting your budget.

Contracting Process

Our Lead Agency Process

CoreTrust Public Sector's cooperative contracting process is built to reduce friction for suppliers. We incorporate local preference requirements, accommodate regional labor costs, prioritize local terms, and back it all with strong sales engagement and customer support.

Solicitation Prep

1) The lead agency prepares a competitive solicitation for national access.

Issuance of Solicitation

2) The lead agency issues the solicitation, conducts a pre-proposal conference, and handles amendments.

Supplier Responses

3) Interested suppliers respond to the solicitation.

Evaluation, Negotiation, and Awarding

4) The lead agency evaluates responses, negotiates terms, and awards the cooperative contract.

Availability of Contracts Nationwide

5) The cooperative contract is available nationwide to public agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofits.

With You.

For You.

All the Way.

How can we help your agency thrive?