HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES NOVEMBER 17, 2015 Texas Woman’s University

Historically Underutilized Business What is the definition It is a for-profit entity that has not exceeded the size standards prescribed by Texas Administrative Code adopted Sept. 14th, These are generally small businesses in terms of number of employees and amount of sales per year. At least 51% are owned by Asian Pacific American, Black American, Hispanic American, Native American, American Woman and/or Service Disabled Veteran who resides in Texas.

HUB Classification AF – Asian Female AM – Asian Male BF – Black Female BM – Black Male DV – Disabled Veterans HF – Hispanic Female HM – Hispanic Male IF – Native American Female IM – Native American Male WO – Woman Owned

HUB Vendors

Program Goals Through the implementation of this program, the University commits to fostering an environment to meet or exceed the State’s annual goals for HUB participation in purchases of and contracts for the following procurement categories: Heavy Construction (other than building contracts) Building Construction Special Trade Construction Professional Services Other Services Commodities

Heavy Construction Statewide HUB Goal, 11.2% Types of Service Building Sidewalks & Maintenance and Repair Maintenance & Repair to our Tunnels

Building Construction Statewide HUB Goal, 21.1% Types of Service New Buildings Building Improvements

Special Trade Construction Contracts Statewide HUB Goal, 32.9% Types of Service Building Repair & Maintenance

Professional Service Contracts Statewide Goal, 23.7% Types of Services Architectural/Engineering Services Medical Services - Drug Screening, phlebotomist

Other Services Contracts Statewide HUB Goal, 26% Types of Service Printing Services Cleaning Services Contracted Services – Photographers, Musicians, Sports Officials, Testing Services… Maintenance & Repair of Personal Property – Piano Repair, Gym Equipment repair…

Commodities Contracts Statewide HUB Goal, 21.10% Types of Goods Consumables Chemicals and Gases Food Purchased by the State Computer Equipment Medical Supplies

TWU’s Performance 4 th Quarter Results

How Can We Make a Difference? Procurement is always sourcing potential HUB vendors HUB’s are solicited for all RFP’s & IFB’s Printing Services & Copier Bids were awarded to HUB’s We attend Spot Bid Fairs, where we make contact with HUB vendors Procurement will be hosting a HUB fair this April (more details to come!) We collaborate with other state agencies to grow our HUB program Procurement is here to assist you with finding HUB’s

You Can Make a Difference with Quotes When do we obtain quotes from HUB’s? You should get quotes for every purchase (written or verbal) to ensure maximizing our expenditures When is it required? Federal Fund purchases ( & ) from $3,000 to $5,000 and all purchases over $5,000 not purchased under a cooperative purchasing network How many quotes do I need? You must solicit at least three quotes, two of which must be obtained from HUBs. If any are "No Bid", you must obtain a 4th bid from any vendor

Where Do I Find HUB’s?

Where Do I Find HUB’s cont… You can find the link to CMBL at the bottom of the page

First, Find Your NIGP Class Item & Code

Search the Commodity Book Alpha Index

Search Keywords

Hub Search cont…

Search Results Click on the Company Name to see more information

Vendor Detail

Reporting HUB Information Once you have your two HUB quotes, add the information to the charge account line in your requisition.

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