University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) is upgrading and expanding facilities at its central campus through a series of projects totaling $168,272,609. These initiatives include new patient care areas, surgical and imaging improvements, and infrastructure enhancements. Below is a factual snapshot of each project’s status as of early 2026.
8th Floor Thomason Tower Observation Beds
- Location: 8th floor, UMC Central Campus
- Project Manager: Cumming Group (Contract executed October 2025)
- Architect: Leo A Daly (Design complete November 2025)
- General Contractor: RFP issued December 2025, bids due January 23, 2026
- Current Phase: General Contractor RFP (February 2026), construction begins March 2026
Additional On-Campus Projects
Burn Center / ICU Expansion, Surgical Services Expansion, Cardiac Cath Expansion, Endoscopy Relocation, Facility Infrastructure Upgrades, Imaging Services Improvements, Parking Garage, EPCH Surgery Addition
- Location: UMC Central Campus
- Project Manager: Cumming Group (Contract executed October 2025)
- Architect: Huitt Zollars (Local) / Smith Group (Contract executed November 2025)
- Equipment Planners: Beck Group (Contract executed January 2026)
- General Contractor: RFP issuance Q1 2026
- Current Phase: Architectural planning commenced January 2026
Learn more about UMC’s bond initiatives and how they will shape the future of healthcare in El Paso. Explore updates on the Bond Watch site.
