BEDC-EPISD Procurement Workshop to be held

(PRESS RELEASE) The Eagle Pass Business & Economic Development Committee (BEDC) and the Eagle Pass Independent School District will hold a procurement workshop on Friday, May 11, 2018, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., at the International Center for Trade (East Room).

This is the seventh procurement workshop held by the City of Eagle Pass BEDC since last October.  Over 230 business representatives have been trained through the BEDC Procurement Series.

The BEDC-EPISD Procurement Workshop is FREE and open to anyone wanting to do business with the EPISD.  EPISD Purchasing Director Luis Velez will lead the workshop and discuss the district’s procurement requirements, process, procedures, and bidding opportunities. 

“Eagle Pass ISD is a community partner and awards hundreds of thousands in procurement contracts to local and regional businesses annually,” says EPISD Superintendent Gilberto Gonzalez.  “We are committed to providing every opportunity to local businesses to seek these competitive opportunities,” adds Gonzalez. 

Gilberto Gonzalez also serves as Chairman for the BEDC Labor Workforce & Training Sub-Committee. 

The BEDC recently held a U.S. Air Force Procurement Workshop and has scheduled procurement workshops through November.  The BEDC has hosted the Small Business Administration, Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas, Texas Comptroller’s Office, City of Eagle Pass, and General Services Administration. 

“I am very thankful to BEDC Chairman Morris Libson and the entire BEDC for their continued leadership in supporting our local businesses,” says Mayor Ramsey English-Cantu.  “Our local businesses are the driving force behind Eagle Pass’ economic engine and the City Council and I are supportive of all initiatives that will help our locally owned businesses grow,” adds Mayor English-Cantu.     

To register for the BEDC-EPISD Procurement Workshop please email janice.gonzalez@emcstrategygroup.com  or call 210.960.4340, ext. 102.