The City of El Paso's Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department has received a national award for its work. This is the 12th year the department has been honored. The award recognizes public agencies that demonstrate high standards in purchasing goods and services.

The department helps suppliers work with the city and facilitates communication between them. Further details about the award and the department's work are available from the city. The National Procurement Institute gives out the awards each year to organizations in the US and Canada, evaluating them on performance and other factors.