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Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program Background:
The Fort Worth Independent School District is committed to increasing opportunities for historically under utilized busine sses (HUB) in the 2007 Capital Improvement Program. Consequently, the Board of Education (BOE) established a HUB policy at the beginning of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) which requires a good faith effort from all contracted parties involved to reach a minimum of
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25% HUB participation expectation |
Therefore, important tasks for the CIP and AECOM Program Management team are:
1. Develop strategies that would maximize opportunities for HUB firms
2. Support the organized participation of HUB firms throughout the program
3. Monitor compliance with the HUB program requirements
4. Reconcile procedures and practices with the District’s Purchasing Department
5. Develop partnerships with the local organizations that support HUB firms
In order to be successful, this approach is incorporated into all program activities and tasks. To mention a few, extensive group training is available, in addition to one-to-one training via debriefings at the CIP office; user-friendly forms have been created to report participation via payment applications; dedicated staff is responsible for HUB coordination with all team members and for monitoring the success of this program.
HUB Program Update as of May 31, 2011
To date the actual HUB Participation in the CIP has exceeded the BOE’s expectation at all contracting services and levels.
Total amount committed under contracts: $465,491,526
Total amount committed to HUB Firms: $261,608,098 (56.2% of total amount committed)
Total amount paid all contracts: $377,271,890
Total amount paid to HUB Firms: $202,223,677 (53.6% of total amount paid)
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53.6% Actual HUB Utilization To date |
Process and Procedures:
AECOM begins tracking the HUB participation within all vendors’ teams as soon as their contracts are executed. This step occurs after the best value contractor has been selected based on the published evaluation criteria, which considers prior and proposed HUB participation by each proposer. Joint ventures between established firms and HUB firms are encouraged and given additional points.
The monitoring is extensive and includes both, prime and sub-consultant level, for all vendors (Program Manager (PM), Architect/Engineering firms (AE), various Design Consultant firms (Land Surveyors, Environmental etc.), General Contractors (GC), Job Order Contractors (JOC) and various construction services providers (Material Testing Labs, movers etc).
Documents of Interest:
FWISD HUB Policy
HUB Utilization Report
The HUB Utilization Report is included in the monthly report prepared by AECOM.
Click here to go to Reports and Presentations.
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By the Numbers
As of May 31, 2011
37.9 % of fees paid for program management services have been paid to HUB sub-consultant firms.
50.2% of fees paid for design consulting services have been paid to HUB design professional firms
54.8% of fees paid for construction services have been paid to HUB construction firms
The actual HUB utilization overall is 53.6%, more than double the 25% expectation established by the BOE
17 of 58 prime contracts awarded to HUB firms |
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For additional informaton regarding the CIP HUB Program or to schedule a training session, please contact:
CIP Staff
Jim Kram
CIP General Manager
817-317-7710
Brenda Adams
CIP HUB Program Specialist
817-317-7775
AECOM Staff
Ray Castillo
AECOM Controls Manager
817-317-7759
CIP Office
2821 Cullen Street
Fort Worth, TX 76107 |
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Testimonials:
“My main vision was to establish and implement a HUB Program that would encourage and advocate M/WBE firms to get a fair opportunity to participate, bid and grow through working with FWISD. I am proud to know that this mission was accomplished and well exceeded, especially through the CIP where M/WBE firms have grown and increased their capacity to bid for bigger projects. I thank FWISD and AECOM for their great vision, commitment and support of the HUB Program. Special thanks to the chambers and organizations representing HUB businesses for their guidance and dedication and also to all M/WBE firms that participated and continue to participate. Congratulations all.
Jollyn Mwisongo
President, ACARI Management Group, Inc
Former FWISD HUB Program Manager
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Past HUB Events:
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American Contracts Compliance Association |
Fort Worth Joint Chamber Show |
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African Chamber of Commerce |
Joint Chamber Trade Show |
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Luncheons |
Entrepreneur’s Expo |
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Agenda for Building Capacity (ABC) |
Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce |
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2008 Alliance Texas Match Making Exhibit |
Fiesta Rodeo |
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Arlington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce |
Meet & Greet |
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Black Contractors Association |
Mixer |
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2009 Annual Awards Banquet |
GDAACC |
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Monthly Briefings |
1st Annual Expo. |
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2010 Annual Awards Banquet |
Government Procurement Conference |
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Blue Book Annual Contracts Procurement |
Regional Hispanic Contractors Association |
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FWISD – CIP/AECOM |
Luna Award & Conference |
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2008 HUB Program Kick-Off Meeting |
Luncheon |
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Groundbreaking at Meadowbrook |
FW Procurement Luncheon with Joe Funk |
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Bid Preview Kickoff |
Minority Leaders Citizens Council Weekly Luncheon |
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2nd Quarterly Bid Preview |
NCTRCA |
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Quarterly Bid Preview |
Monthly Certification Workshop |
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City of Fort Worth |
NCTRCA Annual Awards Banquet |
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FW Entrepreneur Expo Awards |
Tarrant County |
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Sponsorship Appreciation Luncheon |
Meet & Greet |
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Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce |
TEXO formerly known as QUOIN |
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Quest for Success |
Business Basics Training |
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DFW Minority Business Council |
Trinity River Vision Authority |
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Hard Hat |
Initial Meeting |
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Networker/Mixer |
U.T.A. – ARRI |
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Annual Hard Hat |
Annual Government Procurement Conference |
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Fort Worth Black Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce |
Women Business Council |
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Meet & Greet |
Annual Awards Gala |
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Business Opportunity Update |
Parade of Stars Award |
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Fort Worth Business Assistance Center |
Monthly Luncheon |
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Tarrant County Breakfast |
Monthly Dinner Meeting |
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Monthly Roundtable |
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Contracting and Bidding |
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Business Roundtable |
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“I wanted to thank the Fort Worth ISD and AECOM for listening to the organizations representing local HUB businesses and for allowing me to serve as liaison with some of these organizations. I believe the efforts of two years ago resulted in unprecedented direct contracting opportunities for small trade contractors, totaling nearly $1 million in bond funds, in addition to the millions of dollars in contracts offered through GC firms.”
Lucious Williams
CEO, Dikita Enterprises |
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