EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 El Paso County is seeking outside firms to take over the management and day-to-day operation of the historic El Paso County Coliseum, launching a formal Request for Proposal process aimed at maintaining continuity while bringing in experienced facility operators.<\/p>\n
The county is soliciting proposals from qualified firms for the management, operation, marketing and administration of the county-owned venue at 4100 E. Paisano Drive. <\/p>\n
The county is encouraging contractors with a proven track record of managing government-owned facilities to submit proposals.<\/p>\n
Originally opened in 1942, the El Paso County Coliseum has served the region for more than eight decades as a multi-purpose venue and community gathering space. <\/p>\n
Over the years, it has hosted events including rodeos, concerts, sporting events, graduations and family entertainment, and is considered one of the region\u2019s notable cultural and entertainment landmarks.<\/p>\n
This weekend, the Coliseum is also hosting a sold-out world title fight, with El Paso\u2019s Stephanie Han set to defend her title against Holly Holm.<\/p>\n
Tony Rodriguez, the County Coliseum director of events, said events like this weekend\u2019s bout show the venue is continuing to bring major events to El Paso.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s what we do. We bring events like this. It\u2019s not just for concerts. We\u2019re bringing more sporting events. Have you seen wrestling coming back? MMA? And then now you have this big boxing event. So we\u2019re ready,\u201d Rodriguez said.<\/p>\n
El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego also praised the work surrounding the boxing event.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is first class. I mean, this is first class. Something you might see in Las Vegas. You\u2019re seeing it here in El Paso,\u201d Samaniego said. \u201cJust the people at the Coliseum… they never fail. If you want something to happen, it\u2019s going to happen in the best possible way.\u201d<\/p>\n
A walk-through and pre-proposal conference is scheduled for Tuesday, June 2 at the El Paso County Coliseum.<\/p>\n
Proposals are due June 25 by 2 p.m. <\/p>\n
Responses must be submitted either as hard copies to the Purchasing Office at 800 E. Overland Ave., Suite 300, El Paso, Texas 79901, or electronically through the county\u2019s bidding portal at epcountypurchasing.ionwave.net.<\/a><\/p>\n Interested firms can access the full RFP documents through the county\u2019s electronic bidding platform by clicking on \u201cCurrent Bids.\u201d<\/p>\n Jordan Salas reports on El Paso County seeking proposals for the Coliseum<\/p>\n<\/p>\n