Supplemental Lift Paratransit Services

The City of El Paso has issued a solicitation for Supplemental Lift Paratransit Services, with a response deadline set for November 13, 2024. The contract, with an estimated value ranging from five to fifteen million dollars, is aimed at providing specialized transportation services and is open to eligible organizations within the State, Local, Education, and Nonprofit sectors. The procurement process includes a non-mandatory pre-proposal conference scheduled for October 23, 2024, via Microsoft Teams, and the bid opening will be conducted publicly on November 13, 2024, with live broadcasting available online. The City reserves the right to modify the Schedule of Events as necessary, with any changes communicated through formal amendments. The evaluation process is expected to conclude in December 2024, with the contract award anticipated around January 2025. Key contact for the solicitation is Claudia A. Garcia, reachable by email and phone, and all proposals must be submitted to the City’s Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department at the specified address. The procurement documents include various IRS forms, such as the W-9 for tax identification purposes, and instructions for completing the Texas-specific Form 1295, which discloses interested parties and must be filed electronically prior to contract execution. These forms ensure compliance with federal and state tax and ethics regulations, emphasizing the importance of proper documentation and timely submission in the bidding process. The City maintains the authority to adjust the event schedule and will communicate any amendments accordingly to facilitate a transparent and efficient procurement process.