Active Projects
{{number}} projects identified for {{city}}
Web Accessibility & PDF Compliance Remediation
ADA Compliance · Digital Accessibility
High Priority
About this project
El Paso County faces a hard 2027 deadline to achieve WCAG/ADA compliance for its public-facing website documents and PDFs, with known gaps remaining unresolved. Failure to meet this federal mandate creates significant legal and regulatory exposure for the county and limits equitable access to public services.
The opportunity
The 2027 compliance deadline establishes a clear, near-term procurement window aligned with active budget planning and a funded strategic initiative for website ADA compliance and content migration. With $27M+ in annual IT spend and established cooperative purchasing agreements, the county has both the capacity and the procurement pathway to act decisively.
Region 19 / Allied States Cooperative
Discuss this project →Fleet Safety Monitoring & Telematics Modernization
Fleet Safety · Public Works & Transportation
High Priority
About this project
A recent pedestrian collision involving a Sheriff's vehicle, compounded by the absence of event video evidence, exposed a critical gap in fleet safety oversight. A 638% surge in Workers' Compensation costs for the fleet fund signals systemic operational and financial risk requiring immediate action.
The opportunity
An active, funded procurement initiative and multiple grant deadlines in September and October 2026 create a narrow window to address fleet safety gaps. Acting now reduces liability exposure, controls rising Workers' Comp costs, and advances public safety outcomes for county residents and staff.
Low-No Emission grant
Discuss this project →Cybersecurity Awareness Training & Credential Management
Cybersecurity Compliance · Identity & Access Management
High Priority
About this project
El Paso County must meet a Texas state cybersecurity training mandate by August 31, 2027, while a fragmented endpoint and identity management environment leaves credential security gaps. Without a unified approach, the county faces elevated breach risk, audit exposure, and non-compliance penalties across its IT ecosystem.
The opportunity
A secured $700,000 federal cybercrime grant and a supplemental $189,848 DOJ law enforcement tech grant confirm active funding for cybersecurity procurement, with JAG grant deadlines in September/October 2026 providing a near-term acquisition window. Acting now aligns spending with available federal dollars and advances compliance ahead of the state mandate deadline.
JAG grant
Discuss this project →IT Endpoint & Systems Consolidation for Operational Resilience
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
The county's IT environment reflects a fragmented "split ecosystem" across endpoint and systems management tools, creating security blind spots and operational inefficiencies. Leadership transitions, including a new Director of Budget and Finance, are prompting re-evaluation of existing systems and potential consolidation.
The opportunity
With over $27M in annual IT and software spend, confirmed budget capacity, and a JAG grant window closing in the near term, the FY2027 planning cycle presents a timely opportunity to consolidate infrastructure, reduce risk exposure, and align with the county's increased public safety investment priorities.
Texas SmartBuy
Discuss this project →Strengthen Emergency Preparedness and Public Notification
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county has identified critical gaps in emergency preparedness, including an unverified Emergency Operations Plan review status and documented communication failures during a major water-main break. The ongoing financial burden from declared emergencies signals that current notification capabilities are not meeting operational demands.
The opportunity
Active preparedness gaps and a history of declared emergencies create a compelling cost-justification case aligned with the upcoming fiscal cycle. Addressing EOP compliance and targeted mass notification now reduces operational risk, strengthens public trust, and may qualify for available emergency management funding.
Region 19 / Allied States Cooperative
Discuss this project →