El Paso County bids, RFPs and contracts
El Paso, TexasPop. 877,858 · epcounty.com- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 26, 2026
- 8 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 282
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 3+
- Next due Nov 19
- Contracts
- 3,729
- 1,684 vendors
The 30-second brief
282 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in El Paso County's meetings, most in information technology and transportation. The latest, from Oct 26: County Approves Renewal and Consolidation of Public Safety Technology.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Safety.
3+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 19. Latest awards: Canon Financial Services for county Approves $305,000 Canon Printer Program ($304,974.00, Oct 2026) and Shelby Distributions Inc (Express Office Products) for county Approves As-Needed Office Furniture Purchases (Not to exceed $100,000 per individual purchase, Oct 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. 3,729 contracts with 1,684 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 1,684 vendors across contract types including EQUIPMENT, INSURANCE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, TRANSPORTATION, and OTHER. 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 65 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 3,344 tracked contracts, El Paso County spends most on Capital Projects (1,517), Grants (804), Public Safety (369), Public Works (346), and Information Technology (308). Contract types include EQUIPMENT, INSURANCE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, TRANSPORTATION, and OTHER. 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 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES, SHELBY DISTRIBUTIONS INC (EXPRESS OFFICE PRODUCTS), SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC, EXIGO ARCHITECTURE LLC, MNK ARCHITECTS INC (MOORE, NORDELL, KROEGER ARCHITECTS), FEDERAL SIGNAL CORPORATION DBA MARK RITE LINES EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC, FIRST TRANSIT INC, COOK'S DIRECT INC, LORETTO ACADEMY, and MGT IMPACT SOLUTIONS LLC DBA MGT. These vendors span contract types like EQUIPMENT, INSURANCE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, TRANSPORTATION, and OTHER. 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 65 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,517), Grants (804), and Public Safety (369). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, TX's state portal, and other sources.