Alamo Colleges encourages the use of Small, Minority,
and/or Women Owned Business Enterprises as herein below defined to assist in the
implementation of this procedure through race, ethnicity, and gender-neutral
means. The purpose of this program is to ensure that SMWBE’s are provided the
maximum practicable opportunity to participate in all purchasing and contracting
opportunities.
The SMWBE Program seeks to identify Small, Minority,
and/or Women Owned Business and provides assistance on how to participate in the
competitive bid process for all goods and services needed by the Alamo Colleges.
Our objective is to increase business opportunities and to stimulate economic
growth. The SMWBE Program assures that qualified, certified SMWBE vendors are
considered and utilized in the procurement of all goods and
services.
The SMWBE Program is conscious of its responsibility in
expending public funds in a diverse and competitive market and maintains an open
door policy with all potential suppliers. Purchasing transactions are completed
without regard to race, color, disability (handicap), sex, religion, age, or
national origin.
Certification Agency’s and
Certification
SCTRCA - “South Central Texas
Regional Certification Agency (SCTRCA)” means the agency contracted with Alamo
Colleges and other local public entities for certification of Minority Business
Enterprises (MBEs), Small Business Enterprise (SBEs) and/or Women-owned Business
Enterprises (WBEs). The SCTRCA receives audits and certifies applications
from said businesses in accordance with federal, state and local laws and
regulations, as well as guidelines adopted by the SCTRCA Board of Directors, on
behalf of Alamo Colleges.
HUB - “HUB Program” means the State
of Texas HUB Program of the Texas Procurement and Support Services (TPASS)
division of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. TPASS certifies
HUB-eligible applicant suppliers and maintains a list of HUB-certified suppliers
for Texas state agencies and governmental entities.
Commodity Codes - Agencies use the
class-item numbering and descriptions found in this book to properly code
products or services on their requisitions and purchases, so informal and formal
invitations for bid will reach vendors that have indicated they are capable of
furnishing the required materials, equipment, supplies, and
services.
Bidders are encouraged to become
familiar with the format and contents of this book as they apply to the
Centralized Master Bidders List search and vendor profiling. It is extremely
important to both agencies and potential bidders that bidder class-item
selections are correct. The State of Texas encourages agencies to make the most
efficient use of tax dollars and this includes judicious use of printing and
postage for bid invitations.
C.1.5.2
Small, Minority, and Women Owned Business Enterprise (Procedure)
C.1.5
Purchasing and Acquisitions (Policy)
For more information contact:
Purchasing and Contract Administration at 210-485-0100.