El Paso County Ionwave #26-015 Addendum 5

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

El Paso County, Texas is seeking a qualified contractor to provide full operations and management services for the Los Portales Museum and Visitor Center, including the Old El Paso County Jail Museum, located in San Elizario, TX. - Government Buyer: - El Paso County, Texas, County Purchasing Department - Key contact: Karen L. Davidson (Purchasing Agent) - Scope of Services: - Operate and manage all aspects of the Los Portales Museum and Visitor Center and the Old El Paso County Jail Museum - Provide all staffing, including museum staff positions - Develop, refresh, and maintain exhibits and collections - Deliver educational and public programming, including monthly public programs - Track and report visitor engagement and attendance - Ensure compliance with historic preservation standards (American Alliance of Museums and Texas Historical Commission) - Ensure ADA accessibility and provide bilingual programming - Engage with the community, develop partnerships, and manage volunteers - Digitize and archive oral histories - Provide marketing and outreach to increase public awareness - Notable Requirements: - Demonstrated experience with historic preservation and museum operations - Ability to deliver inclusive, accessible, and bilingual programming - Performance metrics and regular reporting required - Compliance with performance bond, payment bond, and insurance requirements - No specific OEMs, products, or part numbers are requested; this is a service-based procurement - Evaluation criteria emphasize experience, visitor engagement, inclusivity, and partnerships - Contract Structure: - Initial term of one year, with up to five annual extensions possible - Award may be by lump sum or line item - Walk-through and pre-proposal conference required for interested vendors

Description

El Paso County, Texas is soliciting proposals for the operations and management of the Los Portales Museum and Visitor Center. The scope includes staffing all museum positions, managing exhibits and programming, visitor engagement, and compliance with preservation standards. The solicitation involves a walk-through and pre-proposal conference, with proposals due by July 23, 2026. Evaluation criteria include experience with historic preservation, visitor engagement, accessibility, community programming, partnerships, and oral history services.

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