26-0632
Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2026-0247R Professional Services for Build Back Better Regional Challenge, Advance Manufacturing Aerospace and Defense Program to the following suppliers: 1) The George E. Brown United States Mexico Foundation for Science, Inc., 2) National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining, 3) El Paso Community College District, 4) El Paso Community Foundation, 5) Alma Edilia Corona Garcia, 6) Laura P. Butler dba Pioneers 21 for the term of the grant for a total estimated amount of $9,467,394.15. Department: Strategic and Legislative Affairs Item: Task 1 Award to Supplier 1: The George E. Brown United States Mexico Foundation for Science, Inc. City & State: Washington, DC Award to Supplier 2: National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining City & State: Johnstown, PA Task Estimated Award: $967,394.15 Item: Task 2 Award to Supplier 1: El Paso Community College District City & State: El Paso, TX Award to Supplier 2: National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining City & State: Johnstown, PA Task Estimated Award: $1,000,000.00 Item: Task 3 Award to Supplier 1: The George E. Brown United States Mexico Foundation for Science, Inc. City & State: Washington, DC Award to Supplier 2: El Paso Community Foundation City & State: El Paso, TX Task Estimated Award: $2,000,000.00 Item: Task 4 Award to Supplier 1: Alma Elidia Corona Garcia City & State: El Paso, TX Award to Supplier 2: National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining City & State: Johnstown, PA Task Estimated Award: $2,000,000.00 Item: Task 5 Award to Supplier 1: National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining City & State: Johnstown, PA Task Estimated Award: $1,300,000.00 Item: Task 6 Award to Supplier 1: National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining City & State: Johnstown, PA Task Estimated Award: $900,000.00 Item: Task 7 Award to Supplier 1: National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining City & State: Johnstown, PA Award to Supplier 2: Laura P. Butler dba Pioneers 21 City & State: El Paso, TX Task Estimated Award: $1,300,000.00 Total Estimated Award: $9,467,394.15 Account(s): 105 - 2223 - 11505 - G0526BBBRC Funding Source(s): Strategic & Legislative Affairs Grants - Build Back Better Regional Challenge District(s): All This was a Request for Proposals Procurement for new contracts. The Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing and Strategic and Legislative Affairs Departments recommend award as indicated to 1) The George E. Brown United States Mexico Foundation for Science, Inc., 2) National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining, 3) El Paso Community College District, 4) El Paso Community Foundation, 5) Alma Edilia Corona Garcia, 6) Laura P. Butler dba Pioneers 21 the highest ranked offerors based on the evaluation factors established in the evaluation criteria for each task. It is requested that the City Manager be authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all documents necessary for execution of this award. Additionally, it is requested that the City Attorney's Office review and that the City Manager or designee be authorized to execute any related contract documents and agreements necessary to effectuate this award.
- Committee
- City Council
- Requested by
- Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing
- Introduced
- May 12, 2026
- On agenda
- May 26, 2026