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The City of Houston, METRO, the Port of Houston Authority,Houston Independent School District (HISD) and HCC are all expanding and are spending hundreds of millions of dollars on products and services. 

But how does a small business compete?

• How do you gain access to decision makers?
• What qualifications are needed to bid?
• What information is included in the bid?
• What is the procurement process and where do I submit my bid
• Do I need to be certified to be awarded a contract?
  

• The certification process, how it works and how the agencies interact.
• The procurement process and the solicitation methods.
• The types of products and services are sent out for solicitation.
• Special programs offered geared to small businesses such as Hire Houston First, Inter-Agency Guiding Protgs to Success Program and Port University.
•  Best practices when bidding on contracts with public agencies.

The first hour will be a presentation by each representative on their agency and processes. It will be followed by a panel discussion where YOU get to ask the questions.