RFP #2027-003 seeks qualified vendors to provide on-call event decorating, design, rental, setup, and removal for a range of City of Eagle Pass municipal events. Services include concept development, décor and rental items, delivery, installation and strike, with safety and ADA compliance. The City may make a best-value award to multiple vendors for an initial one-year term with up to two one-year renewals and no guaranteed minimum work.
The City of Eagle Pass invites sealed proposals from caterers, restaurants, and food-service vendors to provide on-demand appetizer/finger-food, breakfast, lunch, and dinner services for city meetings, events, and programs. The City may award one or more nonexclusive contracts, including separate awards by service category, without guaranteeing a minimum order volume or expenditure. The initial term is one year with up to two one-year renewals, and proposals must include menu packages, per-person pricing, and mandatory fees.
The City of Eagle Pass is seeking Statements of Qualifications to form an on-call pool of firms for entertainment procurement, talent management, production, and technical services at city-sponsored events. Work may include talent research and booking, artist agreements, event logistics, staging, sound, lighting, video, livestreaming, rigging, power, and crew management. Firms may qualify for either or both service categories, will be evaluated on qualifications rather than price at this stage, and have no guaranteed minimum workload.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $25,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through BuyBoard and Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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City of Eagle Pass has a sole source ceiling of $25,000. The city is extremely rigid against sole-sourcing—deprioritize this path and pivot to cooperative contracts for significant purchases. Note: the competitive bid threshold is $40,000, making co-ops the preferred route to avoid a formal bid.
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City of Eagle Pass actively uses cooperative purchasing (confirmed use of BuyBoard and Sourcewell). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Eagle Pass
City Council of Eagle Pass Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 1, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting featured a proclamation recognizing Cub Scout Pack 2543 for their community service. City staff provided updates regarding a highway expansion project and discussed a proposed mixed-use development. The citizens' communication segment included public testimony expressing strong opposition to the Puerto Verde bridge project, with concerns raised regarding local infrastructure control, transparency, and the potential for economic impact. Public comments also addressed concerns about the implications of new taxing entities.
Eagle Pass Metropolitan Planning Organization Special Meeting
Date: Sep 14, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included public comments regarding the Metropolitan Transportation Plan and the Loop 480 south corridor connection to Elino Highway. The Board approved resolution 2026-10, adopting the amendment to the fiscal year 2027-2030 statewide transportation improvement program for the Patsy Winn expansion project, and resolution 2026-09, adopting amendments to the fiscal year 2026-2027 unified planning work program. Additional discussions covered the progress of the Loop 480 project, planned expansion of highway 57, and an update on the airport runway renovation project.
Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals Regular Meeting
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Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Eagle Pass?
The Finance Department's Purchasing Manager/Agent manages procurement for City of Eagle Pass under the authority of the City Manager and City Council. The purchasing function sits within Finance and the City conducts its own procurement; there is no parent procurement authority.
Where does City of Eagle Pass post bids and RFPs?
City of Eagle Pass posts bids and RFPs on its linked Public Purchase e-Procurement portal and on the City's Bid Postings page; solicitations are also published in the city's official newspaper. Surplus asset sales are managed via GovDeals linked from the City's business resources.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Eagle Pass?
Vendors register with City of Eagle Pass by submitting Vendor Form 2020 and an IRS Form W-9 to the Purchasing Agent at City Hall; a Conflict of Interest Disclosure and Debarment/Suspension Certification are also requested. Vendors should self-register on the Public Purchase portal for bid notifications.
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Date: Oct 7, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board reviewed and approved a variance request for the construction of a single-family dwelling at 1902 Flowers Drive. The request sought to reduce the required rear yard setback and lot depth due to the irregular nature of the lot. Discussion included compliance with fire separation standards, the use of non-combustible construction materials, and the potential imposition of a condition requiring the installation of a privacy fence to provide a buffer between the residential property and the adjacent school.
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What products and services does City of Eagle Pass procure?
City of Eagle Pass procures goods and supplies, construction services (subject to Texas Chapter 252 sealed-bid rules), and professional/consulting services (subject to Chapter 2254), and contracts with consultants, service providers, and vendors across departmental operations.
Does City of Eagle Pass use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
City of Eagle Pass uses cooperative purchasing agreements and lists the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) as a purchasing resource. The Purchasing Office states the City makes significant purchases through cooperative agreements negotiated by other governmental entities.
What procurement requirements does City of Eagle Pass publish for vendors?
City of Eagle Pass requires vendors to submit Vendor Form 2020 (which captures HUB and SBA classifications), an IRS Form W-9, a Conflict of Interest Disclosure, and a Debarment and Suspension Certification to the Purchasing Manager; solicitations specify any additional insurance, bonding, or forms.
How does City of Eagle Pass approve procurement contracts and awards?
City of Eagle Pass approves procurement contracts through a threshold-based workflow involving the Purchasing Agent, Finance Director, Department Directors, City Manager, and City Council. Purchase orders over $1,000 require the Purchasing Agent's signature, over $5,000 also require the Finance Director, and $40,000+ require competitive sealed bids opened at a public meeting.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does City of Eagle Pass use?
City of Eagle Pass seeks participation from state-registered minority and woman-owned businesses per the Texas Local Government Code, records Texas HUB and SBA classifications on Vendor Form 2020, and applies a local-vendor preference when quality and cost are not sacrificed.
