Texas Woman’s University
H I S T O R I C A L LY U N D E R U T I L I Z E D B U S I N E S S E S
NOVEMBER 17, 2015
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 20.23
adopted Sept. 14th, 2011. 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
4th 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 (19.330 & 19.331) 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.
Questions
Don’t despair Diane & Kari are here!
procure@twu.edu
940-898-3812 or
940-898-3535