Maintaining the Army’s Largest Installation for More Than 15 Years
The US Army Garrison at Fort Bliss, Texas, is the largest installation in FORSCOM (United States Army Forces Command) and is the site of America’s Tank Division. The Army post is also home to nearly 40,000 active-duty military personnel and contains a number of state-of-the-art training facilities.
Situation
In 2007, Fort Bliss leadership sought an AbilityOne provider that could provide a broad range of facilities maintenance services and lower their Total Facilities Management costs.
Solution
As an AbilityOne provider, PRIDE Industries hires, trains, and continuously supports employees with declared disabilities, giving them valuable job skills and an independent life. The company also has a long history of serving military customers, and has the facilities management expertise needed to handle every facet of operations support at a military installation. These traits made PRIDE Industries a natural fit for the work at Fort Bliss.
Services Provided
- Facility Operation & Maintenance (O&M)
- Between Occupancy Maintenance (BOC)
- Glass, grounds, and street maintenance
- HVAC and appliances
- Pest control
- Materials warehouse
- Sign making
- Solar panels
- Vehicle wash facilities
- Self-Help/U-Do-It services
- Call center operations
Results
- >100% increase in the installation’s service requirements since 2007
- 2020 renewal of contract
- $6M in procurement value savings
- 452 team members employed
- 70% of team members have a documented disability
- 230 Subcontractors and vendors employed though the contract
- >85% are local
Awards
- Texas Workforce Commission and Texas Veterans Commission for Commitment to Veteran Employment
- AUSA Business Partner of the Year
- Texas Governor’s Annual Employment Award
- Texas DARS Business of the Year
Highlights
452
team members employed
$6M saved
in procurement costs
70%
of workforce with a documented disability
