Small Business Procurement and Certification Resources
The Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce wants to help YOU succeed!
GAHCC designed a Procurement & Certification (P&C) Intake form to collect the necessary information from its members to better assist them in effectively obtaining access to information regarding public and private sector’s certification and procurement processes.
Please click here to download the P&C form and take advantage of this great resource!
The P&C form will ask you what kind of certification you are looking for. Please click here to learn more about the different certifications available to small businesses. You will find the following information:
• Certifying agencies
• Contact information
• Qualifications your business must meet
• Benefits of each certification
• Procedures for application, and
• Organizations accepting these certifications
The committee would like to work with you one on one to ensure you obtain efficient and correct information. Complete the intake form and forward it to ngallegos(at)gahcc.org or fax 512-476-6417. If you need further assistance please call Nayeli Gallegos at 512-462-4302.
Procurement Resources:
State of Texas HUB Program
Click here to access a presentation prepared by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts on How to do Business with the State.
The Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD)
Search for State and Local Government bids on commodities over $25,000 and services over $100,000. State agencies and CO-OP members post bids and award notices, using the back-end administration tool. For agency/CO-OP login access and support, email esbdsupport(at)cpa.state.tx.us.
Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL)
The CMBL is a master database used by State of Texas purchasing entities to develop a mailing list for vendors to receive bids based on the products or services they can provide to the State of Texas. Manufacturers, suppliers, and other vendors wishing to furnish materials, equipment, supplies, and services to the state shouldregister for the CMBL to receive bidding opportunities. The CMBL annual registration fee is $70.00 and may be paid on-line by credit/debit card or check debit (US addresses only) or via a printable application.
For more State Purchasing Tools, visit http://www.window.state.tx.us/procurement/tools/
City of Austin Small & Minority Business Resources
To access the City of Austin Certified Vendors Directory, click here.
City of Austin bid opportunities can be found at http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/smbr/
Capital Metro Procurement Opportunities
To access Capital Metro procurement opportunities, click here.
If you have any questions, please contact Nayeli Gallegos, Director of Economic Development Programs and she'll connect you with our certification experts! Nayeli Gallegos can be reached by email at ngallegos(at)gahcc.org or by phone 512-462-4302.
Directory of our Procurement & Certification Experts
Click here to meet Stephanie Richmond, our Procurement & Certification Chair
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