El Paso County Ionwave #26-015

Operations and Management Services for Los Portales Museum and Visitor Center, El Paso County, TX

El Paso County, Texas is seeking a qualified contractor to operate and manage the Los Portales Museum and Visitor Center, including the Old El Paso County Jail Museum, both located in San Elizario, TX. - Government Buyer: - El Paso County, Texas, Purchasing Department (contacts: Karen L. Davidson, Claudia Parra) - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive operations and management of two museum sites - Los Portales Museum and Information Center - Old El Paso County Jail Museum - Services include: - Museum operations and maintenance - Exhibit development and collections stewardship - Public and community programming (at least one public program per month) - Historic preservation (with emphasis on adobe architecture) - Marketing and visitor engagement - Accessibility and bilingual (English/Spanish) programming - Partnership and volunteer management - Oral history and digital access services - Performance measurement and reporting - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Demonstrated experience with historic preservation, especially adobe structures - Compliance with Texas Historical Commission guidance and Secretary of the Interior's Standards - Adherence to American Alliance of Museums standards - ADA-accessible and inclusive programming - Employee health insurance benefits considered in evaluation - Performance and payment bonds, and insurance certificates required - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are named; this is a service-based procurement - Contract Details: - Initial term of one year, with up to five annual extensions possible - Award may be by lump sum or line item - Place of Performance: - 1521 San Elizario Rd, San Elizario, TX 79849 (Los Portales Museum) - 1551 Main St, San Elizario, TX 79849 (Old El Paso County Jail Museum) - San Elizario Presidio Chapel, 1556 San Elizario Rd, San Elizario, TX 79849 (related site)

Description

The County of El Paso, Texas is soliciting proposals for the operations and management of the Los Portales Museum and Visitor Center. The scope includes managing two locations: the Los Portales Museum and Information Center and the Old El Paso County Jail Museum, both located in San Elizario, TX. The solicitation requires vendors to submit sealed proposals by June 4, 2026, with a walk-through and pre-proposal conference scheduled for May 19, 2026. Evaluation criteria include experience with historic preservation, visitor engagement, exhibit development, accessibility, community programming, partnerships, oral history services, and health insurance benefits for employees.

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