CITY OF HOUSTON
Affirmative Action and Contract Compliance

Established by Resolution 81-2, the Mayor's Office of Affirmative Action and Contract Compliance (AACC) promotes equal access, employment, and economic opportunity at every level of City government. AACC's mission is to provide quality certification, compliance, business development, and training programs, while maintaining high standards of customer service and accountability.

To search for current Bids with COH Click Here.

To see the current purchasing catalog for COH Click Here.

To see City of Houston AACC Calendar of Seminars, Click Here.

To see info on AACC Construction courses Click Here.

For more information please contact:
Robert Gallegos
713.837.9015
Robert.gallegos(at)cityofhouston.net

HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials would like to familiarize you with the process of doing business with us. We welcome the interest of vendors that can provide equipment, materials, supplies and services to the Show.

To learn more information about how to do business with the HLSR Click Here.

Current Bids:

Job 10.0004 Tent Rentals
For details Click Here.

HARRIS COUNTY

The mission of the Office of the Purchasing Agent is to acquire appropriate goods and services essential to the operation of Harris County government and certain other governmental agencies in a timely and prudent manner, considering quality, value, and economy. All purchases are made in compliance with the Texas Local Government Code (LGC), other relevant law and best business practices. Through anticipation of County requirements, proper planning, preparation and development of its employees, the Purchasing Office actively pursues opportunities for cost savings, economies of scale and broadening and diversification of its vendor base.

To learn how to do business with the County Click Here.

To register and see current list of Bids Click Here.

To see and print out a Bid Form for the Harris County Sheriff's Office Click Here.

For more information please contact:
William (Bill) Perry
Contract Administrator
713-755-4961
william.perry@pur.hctx.net

PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY

 The Port of Houston Authority's Small Business Development Program (SBDP) was created to provide additional opportunities for local small businesses to participate in contracting and procurement at the Port of Houston Authority. By formalizing existing practices and implementing new procedures, the SBDP will allow the Port of Houston Authority to target more effectively small business participation (including minority- and women-owned businesses) and create opportunities relating to PHA contracting and procurement.

To learn more about opportunities with the POHA Click Here.

For more information please contact:
Pedro Garcia
Office of Small Business Development
713.670.2588
pgarcia@poha.com

METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY

METRO’s policy is to promote equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all of its procurement matters in accordance with state and federal laws. The Small/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (SB/DBE) Program was created to provide additional opportunities for local Small Business and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises to participate in contracting and procurement opportunities within METRO. METRO’s SB/DBE Program operates in a race and gender neutral manner and is designed to include all segments of the region’s business community and is open to participation without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age or disability. METRO’s SB/DBE Program applies to certain eligible contracts (federally and locally funded) and is a goal-oriented program, requiring contractors who receive contracts from METRO to use Good-Faith Efforts to utilize certified SB/DBE firms. 

To learn more information about the METRO Small Business Program Click Here.

To see a current list of solicitations Click Here.

To learn about the new METRO Rail Line opportunities Click Here.

For more information please contact:
Shurronda Murray
Business Development Project Specialist
713.739.4845
shurronda.murray@ridemetro.org

HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

The mission of the HISD Procurement Services Department is to ensure the uninterrupted flow of goods and services needed to efficiently operate the district cost-effectively. In other words, the right products and services, at the right cost, from the right supplier, to the right location, at the right time, every time.

The Procurement Services Department, a division of the Materials Management Organization, is also responsible for facilitating the processes governed by state law to ensure best practices and an equally competitive environment for the purchase of goods and services. Through this synergistic effort, both the supplier and HISD will benefit from working as business partners to strengthen the social and economic foundation of the district and the community at large.

 To learn more information about HISD procurement Click Here.

To see current list of HISD Bid Solicitations Click Here.

For more information please contact:
Alexis Licata
General Manager, Business Assistance
713.556.7200
tlicata@houstonisd.org

University of Houston Clear Lake Arbor Bldg
Martin-Harris Construction Texas
Bid Due: February 26
Description

University of Houston - Pearland Campus
Campus Data & Phone Cabling
Project 759-FMC-1010
ATEC Communications, Inc.
Bid Due: February 26
Description

UT Jesse H. Jones Hall GMP-2 Renovations
5th & 6th Floors and FP Systems
Satterfields & Pontikes Construction
Bid Due: February 26
Description

OR Smoke Exhaust and Remodeling (Phase 2)
Martin-Harris Construction Texas
Bid Due: March 1
Description

VA WACO Laundry Infrastructure
The Trevino Group
Bid Due: March 1
Description

Primary Rate Interface, Direct Inward Dialing, and
Local & Long Distance Services
Neighborhood Centers Inc.
Bid Due: March 3
Description

Sam Houston State University Storage Facility
Martin-Harris Construction Texas
Bid Due: March 3
Description

Sterling Grove Apartments
State Construction LP
Bid Due: March 4
Description

Houston ISD Renovation to Rice K-8 School
Comex Corporation
Bid Due: March 9
Description

Houston ISD Renovation to Rice K-9 School (LA ESCUELA RICE)
DT Construction
Bid Due: March 9
Description

UTMB-B-9423B. Brittany Bay Oral Surgery
Pillar & Strong Design Build
Bid Due: March 9
Description

UTMB-B-9423. Brittany Bay ENT Clinic
Pillar & Strong Design Build
Bid Due: March 9
Description

UTMB-B-9423.Brittany Bay PT/0T Clinic
Pillar & Strong Design Build
Bid Due: March 9
Description

Special Event Room Rental and Catering for ACC Holiday Party
Austin Community College District
Bid Due: March 11
Description

University of Texas Galveston 9423-A
Brittany Bay ENT Clinic
Comex Corporation
Bid Due: March 11
Description

University of Texas A&M Galveston
Sea Aggie Center Dive Locker
Comex Corporation
Bid Due: March 12
Description

Pre-Kindergarten and Grant Mentoring and Consulting Services
Neighborhood Centers Inc.
Bid Due: March 19
Description

Take advantage of your membership and become certified by Metro and the Houston Minority Business Council. Call 713.644.7070 for more details.