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Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing

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66 mentions across 19 events
The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department is the central procurement agency for the City of El Paso, responsible for competitive bidding, vendor selection, contract administration, and purchase order management. The department develops bid specifications, facilitates bidding and contract awarding processes, and manages strategic sourcing initiatives for all City departments. It also provides training on procurement matters.
19 eventsLast active Tracked since $129.6M city spendingUpdated July 2026

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Money

$129.6M in total financial activity across agenda items that mention this department.

Largest single item: $35.4M on (Award of a competitive sealed proposal contract to International Eagle Enterprises, Inc. for collector and arterial street resurfacing (milling, paving, asphalt rehabilitation) citywide, with a…)

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contract (66)
budget (36)
transportation (24)
public safety (15)
governance (10)
development (10)
parks (9)
bond (6)
environment (6)
utilities (6)

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requester (58)
mentioned (8)

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Legislative threads where Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing is mentioned

Case File 26-0841

3 hearings since Jul 2026·Last: Jul 21, 2026·Budget·Site·Notable

Case File 26-0102

3 hearings since Jan 2026·Last: Feb 3, 2026·Infrastructure·Site·Notable

Case File 26-0668

2 hearings since Jun 2026·Last: Jun 23, 2026·Budget·Site·Notable

Case File 26-0521

2 hearings since Apr 2026·Last: Apr 28, 2026·Budget·Site·Notable

Case File 26-0118

2 hearings since Jan 2026·Last: Feb 3, 2026·Contract·Site·Notable

Case File 26-0181

2 hearings since Feb 2026·Last: Feb 3, 2026·Budget·Site·Notable

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300 N. Campbell Street, El Paso, Texas 79901·Show on Google Maps ↗
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August 2026

Request For Proposals
requester

Award of Solicitation 2026-0229R for a Multi Hazard Mitigation Plan Update to H2O Partners, Inc. dba H2O Partners for a one-year term at an estimated $88,010.00, funded through Texas Department of Emergency Management/FEMA for the Fire Department.

…): All   This was a Request for Proposals Procurement for a new contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Fire departments recommend award as indicated to H2O Partners, Inc. dba H2O…

$88K
Resolutions
requester

Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing to terminate Contract 2024-0095R for Title Services with WestStar Title for default due to violation of laws and regulations, effective August 18, 2026, and to disqualify the firm from City contracts for three years. Postponed from 08-18-2026.

A Resolution requesting that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing is authorized to notify WestStar Bank Holding Company, Inc and Subsidiaries dba WestStar Title, LLC that the City is termin

Best Value Procurement
requester

Award of Solicitation 2026-0269 Field Training (Re-Bid) to Amy Perrenot dba Texas Academy of Animal Control Officers for the Animal Services Department, with a three-year initial term and a two-year option for a total estimated $257,250.00.

…): All   This was a Low Bid Procurement for a replacement contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Animal Services Departments recommend award as indicated to Amy Perrenot db…

$257K

July 2026

Other Bids, Contracts, Procurements
requester

Award of Solicitation 2026-0085 for Security Guard Services at Parks Utilities facilities to TriCorps Security, Inc. for a three-year term at an estimated total of $1,958,130.00, funded by the General Fund. The City Manager is authorized to establish funding sources, make budget transfers, and execute related documents.

…This was a Best Value Bid Procurement for a replacement contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Parks and Recreation departments recommend award as indicated to TriCorps S…

$2.0M
Other Bids, Contracts, Procurements
requester

Award of Solicitation 2026-0085 for Security Guard Services at Parks Utilities facilities to TriCorps Security, Inc. for a three-year term at an estimated $1,958,130.00, funded by the General Fund. The City Manager would be authorized to establish funding sources, make budget transfers, and execute related documents.

…This was a Best Value Bid Procurement for a replacement contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Parks and Recreation departments recommend award as indicated to TriCorps S…

$2.0M
Other Bids, Contracts, Procurements

Award of Solicitation 2026-0329 for Traffic Management Center Phase IV & V construction to Econolite Systems Inc. for an estimated $5,471,129.26, funded through TxDOT's Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement program and a State Infrastructure Bank Loan. The City Manager would be authorized to establish funding sources, make budget transfers, and execute related documents.

…and 8    This was a Low Bid Procurement - Construction Contract.   The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Capital Improvement Departments recommend award as indicated to Econolite S…

$5.5M
Other Bids, Contracts, Procurements
requester

Award of Solicitation 2026-0323 for the 2026 High Density Mineral Bond street treatment to Andale Construction, Inc. for an estimated $1,556,203.00 over a 720 workweek-day unit price contract, funded by Community Progress Bond residential resurfacing funds.

…s):  All   This was a Low Bid Procurement - Construction Contract.   The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Streets and Maintenance Departments recommend award as indicated to Andale…

$1.6M
Other Bids, Contracts, Procurements
requester

Award of Solicitation 2026-0085 for Security Guard Services at Parks Utilities to TriCorps Security, Inc. of Oklahoma City for a three-year term at an estimated total of $1,958,130, funded by the General Fund.

…This was a Best Value Bid Procurement for a replacement contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Parks and Recreation departments recommend award as indicated to TriCorps S…

$2.0M
Other Bids, Contracts, Procurements
requester

Authorization for the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing to issue purchase orders under Solicitation 2026-0237 for Caterpillar proprietary parts and service to sole-source distributor Wagner Equipment Co. for a three-year term estimated at $5,250,000.00.

Discussion and action on the request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue Purchase Order(s) for Solicitation 2026-0237 Caterpillar Proprietary Parts and Service

$5.3M
Bids
requester

Award of Solicitation 2026-0193 for Small Engine Repairs to Rio Seco Ag, LLC (Group 1) and Pedro C. Villalobos dba Dyer Cycle (Group 2) for an initial three-year term with a two-year option, totaling an estimated $200,000 over five years.

…(s): All This was a Low Bid Procurement for a replacement contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Streets & Maintenance departments recommend award as indicated to 1) Rio Se…

$200K