Procurement Department

 

 2606 Boca Chica Blvd, Brownsville, Texas 78521

(956) 541-8315 ext.1535  —  (956) 541-7860 (fax)

Email: procurement@hacb.us  

     Hours:  Monday – Thursday  8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Friday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

The Procurement Department is designated as the central procurement for the Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville, Texas (HACB). It is responsible for assisting all HACB departments in procurement of materials, supplies, and services. It is the mission of the Procurement Department to provide goods and services of the maximum value obtainable; to monitor market supply and demand for goods and services required by the HACB departments.

ETHICS

Vendors who transact business with the HACB will be dealt with equally and in a manner, which compares with good business practices, professional ethics, and the requirements of law. All prospective bidders shall be given identical information. The specifications, terms and conditions of all bids and quotations will be prepared in a language familiar to the trade and in a manner that will encourage competitive bidding.

No members of the Board of Commissioners, officers or any employee shall accept any commission, expense paid trip, or anything of material value from any individual, company, partnership, corporation, or any organization supplying or seeking to supply equipment, supplies, or services to the HACB for any purpose except those minor items of nominal value that are widely distributed by the individual company, etc., as part of a public relations or advertising program.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville, Texas is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment, business opportunity, or the provision of services.

Minority and small business contractors are encouraged to participate in any and all HACB projects. Procurement staff is available to answer questions and assist all suppliers in the understanding of the procurement process.