Historically Underutilized Business Program

The Fort Worth ISD seeks to increase the pool of qualified Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) competing for business opportunities. The Program is designed to equip small and local firms with information, access and referrals to agencies that can provide technical assistance such as bonding and insurance, certifications and financial services. The Program’s mission is to promote the long-term competitive capacity of such firms.

Objectives:

• To increase the pool of qualified HUB firms
• To maximize HUB opportunities within the District
• To ensure contract compliance in the award and administration of contracts
• To implement the HUB program and policy in all facets of the District’s procurement activities
• To foster and advocate the benefits and importance of HUB utilization within the District

Accepted Certifications:

• The State of Texas Historically Underutilized Business (HUB)
• North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency (NCTRCA)
• The U.S Small Business Administration (SBA)
• Any other recognized certification

The 1-2-3 of Doing Business with Fort Worth ISD

1. Register on the E-mail Notification System (ENS). By doing so, you will be notified whenever the Districts solicits business in the trade you service.
2. View Current Business Opportunities.
3. E-mail us.

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   Important Links:

American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Texas
Contact: Diana Woodward
Web site: http://www.aicct.com
Email: dwoodward@aicct.com
Phone: 817-429-2323
Fax: 817-451-3575

Black Contractors Association
Contact: Marvin Gooch
Web site: http://www.blackcontractors.org
Email: blackcontractors@BlackContractors.org
Phone: 214-485-0667
Fax: 214-485-3067

Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce
Contact: Charles O'Neal
Web site: http://www.dbcc.org
Email: cro@dbcc.org
Phone: 214-421-5200
Fax: 214-421-5510

Dallas/Fort Worth Minority Business Council
Contact: Andrew Nash
Web site: http://www.dfwmbdc.com
Email: business@dfwmbc.com
Phone: 214-630-0747
Fax: 214-637-2241

Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce
Contact: Rick Allan
Web site: http://www.fwmbcc.org
Email: rallen@fwmbcc.org
Phone: 817-870-0372
Fax: 817-332-6438

Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Contact: William Giron
Web site: http://www.fwhcc.org
Email: william.giron@fwhcc.org
Phone: 817-625-5411
Fax: 817-625-1405

Hispanic Contractors Association
Contact: John Martinez
Web site: http://www.hcadfw.org
Email: john@hcadfw.org
Phone: 972-786-0909
Fax: 972-786-0909

North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency (NCTRCA)
Contact: Sheena Morgan
Web site: http://www.nctrca.org/
E-mail: smorgan@nctrca.org
Phone: 817-640-0606
Fax: 817-640-6315

State of Texas Historically Underutilized Business
Web site: http://www.window.state.tx.us/procurement/prog/hub/hub-certification/

Tarrant County Asian Chamber of Commerce
Web site: http://www.tcaacc.org

Women's Business Council- Southwest
Contact: Emilia Menthe or Erica Williams
Web site: http://www.wbcsouthwest.org
Email: ementhe@wbcsouthwest.org | ewilliams@wbcsouthwest.org
Phone: 817-299-0566