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File #: 25-1141    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Members of the City Council Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 8/27/2025 In control: City Council
On agenda: 9/3/2025 Final action:
Title: Discussion and action to direct the City Manager to organize and host an open meeting within 60 days with local contractors to receive feedback regarding the City of El Paso's current contracting and procurement processes. The purpose of the meeting is to: Solicit input on how to improve contract language and bid documents, Understand factors that influence contractors' decisions to submit or not submit bids for City projects, Increase competition and participation in future City solicitations. The meeting will serve as a forum for open dialogue between City staff and the contracting community to identify opportunities for improvement and enhance transparency, efficiency, and accessibility in the City's procurement practices.
Attachments: 1. D3- Round table.pdf
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CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS

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Members of the City Council, Representative Deanna Maldonado-Rocha, (915) 212-0003

Members of the City Council, Representative Alejandra Chávez, (915) 212-0001

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Discussion and action to direct the City Manager to organize and host an open meeting within 60 days with local contractors to receive feedback regarding the City of El Paso's current contracting and procurement processes. The purpose of the meeting is to:

 

Solicit input on how to improve contract language and bid documents,

 

Understand factors that influence contractors' decisions to submit or not submit bids for City projects,

 

Increase competition and participation in future City solicitations.

 

The meeting will serve as a forum for open dialogue between City staff and the contracting community to identify opportunities for improvement and enhance transparency, efficiency, and accessibility in the City's procurement practices.

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