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. How to do Business with Fort Worth ISD
2. Bid Notification 
3. View Current Business Opportunities.

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   American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Texas
   Contact: Tosawi Marshall
   Website: http://www.aicct.com
   Email: tmarshall@aicct.org
   Phone: 817-429-2323
   Fax: 817-451-3575

Black Contractors Association
Contact: Marvin Gooch
Website: 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
Website: 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
Website: http://www.dfwmbdc.com
Email: business@dfwmbc.com
Phone: 214-630-0747
Fax: 214-637-2241

Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce
Contact: Allen Smith
Website: http://www.fwmbcc.org
Email: asmith@fwmbcc.org
Phone: 817-870-0372
Fax: 817-332-6438

Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Contact: Frank Valtierra
Website: http://www.fwhcc.org
Email: frank.valtierra@fwhcc.org
Phone: 817-625-5411
Fax: 817-625-1405

Fort Worth ISD - Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Contact: LaKeisha Fields
Website: www.fwisd.org/cip
Email: lakeisha.fields@fwisd.org
Phone: 817-317-7755
Fax: 817-317-7781

Hispanic Contractors Association
Website: http://www.hcadfw.org
Email: eduardo@regionalhca.org
Phone: 972-786-0909 ext. 14
Fax: 972-786-0909

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

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

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

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