Garland, Texas is the tenth largest city in Texas, and with an annual municipal budget exceeding $500 million, Garland has an ongoing need for a diversified set of materials, equipment, supplies and services. The city's leadership is committed to the inclusion and utilization of Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) across every level of city procurement.

To engage and develop HUB participation in Garland's procurement process, the purchasing department has established a Procurement Inclusion Program (PIP) with the following objectives:

• Identify HUB suppliers through the State of Texas HUB database.
• Provide HUB supplier education and awareness of Garland's purchasing procedures including electronic bidding.
• Develop an Assistance Directory for suppliers.
• Exceed state requirements for HUB supplier notification of bid opportunities.

Information Guide for HUB Suppliers

State of Texas HUB Criteria

A HUB must have its principal place of business inTexas, must be for-profit, and must be at least 51% owned by one or more persons who are African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Pacific Americans, Native Americans and/or American Women.
The business must have an owner residing in Texas, and that owner must have a proportionate interest that allows active participation in the control, operations and management of the business.

State of Texas HUB Certification

The City of Garland requires Texas qualified HUB suppliers to be certified by the State of Texas. Other certifications may be considered on a case by case basis.
To apply for certification inTexas go to:www.window.state.tx.us/procurement/prog/hub

HUB Directory

HUB Directory

How to Register with BidSync:

• Go to the BidSync website at www.bidsync.com and register.
• If your business is a certified HUB, enter your HUB certification number.
• Enter the commodity codes that apply to your business.
• If you have questions, call BidSync's help line at 1-800-990-9339.

Assistance Directory

North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency	www.nctrca.org
North Texas Small Business Center	www.NTSBDC.org
Jenkins Agency	www.thejenkinsagency.com
SME Toolkit	www.smetoolkit.org/smetoolkit/en
Small Business Development Center	www.ntsbdc.org
American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Texas	http://www.aicctx.com/
Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce	www.dbcc.org
DFW Minority Business Council	www.dfwmsdc.com/
Black Contractors Assoc.	www.blackcontractors.org
Hispanic Contractors Assoc. Of DFW	www.hcadfw.org
Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce	www.gdaacc.com
Women’s Business Council	www.wbcsouthwest.org
National Assoc. of Women in Construction	www.nawic-dallas.org
Dallas Chamber of Commerce	www.dallaschamber.org
Garland Chamber opf Commerce	www.garlandchamber.com

For more information you can download the City's HUB Flyer

HUB Flyer