El Paso County bids, RFPs and contracts
El Paso, TexasPop. 877,858 · epcounty.com- Latest pre-RFP
- Nov 2, 2026
- 5 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 290
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 4+
- Next due Nov 19
- Contracts
- 3,798
- 1,702 vendors
The 30-second brief
290 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in El Paso County's meetings, most in public safety and information technology. The latest, from Nov 2: The Sheriff’s Office scheduled a grant application to the Department of Justice BJA FY26 Rural Violent Crime Reduction Initiative. The request covered January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2029 and was valued at $250,000 with no County match required. The County Judge was also asked to sign the certification. Decision state: scheduled for authorization.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Safety.
4+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 19. Latest awards: Town of Horizon City for county Ratifies Horizon City Tax Increment Amendment (Nov 2026) and Wurldwide LLC for county Discusses Meta Data Center Benefits Agreement (Nov 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in El Paso County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations El Paso County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who El Paso County buys from, taken from council records. 3,798 contracts with 1,702 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at El Paso County.
Questions about El Paso County
How do I become an approved vendor for El Paso County?
El Paso County currently works with 1,702 vendors across contract types including OTHER, SOFTWARE, EQUIPMENT, CONSTRUCTION, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 667 known contacts at this agency to help you find the right point of entry. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
How do I win a contract with El Paso County?
Small purchases under TX's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at El Paso County include El Paso County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), El Paso County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and El Paso County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), suggesting active spending in these areas. The key is timing: reach the right department head while they're still scoping the project, not after the RFP is already live. Monitoring what agencies are discussing and spending on helps you start conversations before the competition.
Where does El Paso County publish RFPs?
El Paso County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and TX's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 66 solicitations from El Paso County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Public Safety. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at El Paso County?
At El Paso County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Planning & Development, Purchasing, Clerk of Courts, Auditor, and City Council. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call. Verified contact details are available for 667 decision-makers at El Paso County.
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What does El Paso County spend the most on?
Based on 3,362 tracked contracts, El Paso County spends most on Capital Projects (1,519), Grants (807), Public Safety (380), Public Works (347), and Transportation (309). Contract types include OTHER, SOFTWARE, EQUIPMENT, CONSTRUCTION, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are El Paso County's current vendors?
El Paso County currently works with vendors including TOWN OF HORIZON CITY, WURLDWIDE LLC, NORTHWIND VENTURES INC DBA NORTHWIND TECHNOLOGIES, GRAYSON COUNTY TEXAS, CATERPILLAR INC/WAGNER EQUIPMENT COMPANY, BELL COUNTY JUVENILE BOARD, EL PASO WATER, GFT INFRASTRUCTURE INC, MNK ARCHITECTS INC (MOORE, NORDELL, KROEGER ARCHITECTS), and GAP AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING LLC. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, SOFTWARE, EQUIPMENT, CONSTRUCTION, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is El Paso County working on?
Based on 27 tracked meetings, El Paso County is actively discussing: El Paso County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), El Paso County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), El Paso County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), El Paso County Commissioners Meeting: Bond Projects, FY26 Budget, Mezcal, and El Paso County Commissioners Court Meeting Summary: December 8, 2025. These meeting topics indicate active project areas where the agency is scoping requirements, allocating budget, or evaluating vendors — often 6–18 months before formal RFPs are published.
How many active solicitations does El Paso County have?
El Paso County currently has 66 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,519), Grants (807), and Public Safety (380). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, TX's state portal, and other sources.