The SMWBE Connection

Latest Episodes:

Bid Alert! Event #776 - Water Treatment Services Jun 19, 2020

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The Bexar County Facilities Maintenance Division is seeking to establish a contract for Water Treatment Services for the air conditioning and heating piping system located at various facilities. See Scope of Work for additional information.

Bid Alert! Event #771 - Bexar County Adult Detention Center Master Control Relocation Jun 15, 2020

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Bexar County is requesting bids for the Bexar County Adult Detention Center Master Controls Relocation located on the 1st floor. Work shall include demo of existing space and remodel of space. Contractors shall furnish all materials and labor necessary for proper execution and satisfactory completion of the work as listed in the project documents. See www.bexar.org/purchasing or call (210) 335-2030 for additional details. Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: Bexar County Adult Detention Center 200 N. Comal, SA, TX 78207 June 23, 2020 - 10 AM Type: Invitation for Bid Sealed Bid: Yes Bid Bond Required: Yes Currency: USD All Line Required: Yes Bid Bond Percent: 5 Bid Details Opens: June 12, 2020 - 6 PM Closes: July 9, 2020 - 11 AM Contact Buyer/Contract Specialist Jonathan Preiss (210) 335-2030 jonathan.preiss@bexar.org

Bid Alert! Event #775 - Bexar County Adult Detention Center Upgrades Jun 12, 2020

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Bexar County is requesting bids for the Bexar County Adult Detention Center Upgrades Phase 1C - New Mechanical Enclosure Building. See scope of work for additional information at: www.bexar.org/purchasing Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: Bexar County Adult Detention Center 200 N. Comal, SA, TX 78207 June 25, 2020 - 10 AM Type: Invitation for Bid Sealed Bid: Yes Bid Bond Required: Yes Currency: USD All Line Required: Yes Bid Bond Percent: 5 Bid Details Opens: June 12, 2020 - 10 AM Closes: June 10, 2020 - 10 AM

Bexar County Small & Micro Business Relief Grants Program Administered by LiftFund Webinar 6.11.20 Jun 11, 2020

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Recorded on June 11, 2020 from 2 PM to 3:30 PM Get grant information and technical assistance with the Bexar County Small & Micro Business Relief Grants Program administered by LiftFund www.liftfund.com The webinar series will be hosted via Zoom communications. For more information, please visit: www.bexar.org/smwbe or call/email SBED, Director, Renee Watson at: (210) 335-2478 or rwatson@bexar.org

Bid Alert! Event 773 – Bexar County Justice Center Renovations, check out Bexar County Purchasing to see what opportunities are available at www.bexar.org/purchasing Jun 09, 2020

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Bexar County is requesting bids on the Bexar County Justice Center Basement Renovation. Please visit: www.bexar.org/purchasing for more information.

Opens: June 5, 2020 - 4 PM

Closes: June 17, 2020 - 10 AM

Rules Type: IFB

Sealed Bid: Yes

Currency: USD

All Lines Required: Yes

Bid Bond Required: Yes

Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: June 16, 2020 | Bexar County Justice Center | 300 Dolorosa, SA, TX 78205

Event Contact Information:

Sana Amanullah

sana.amanullah@bexar.org

(210) 335-6636

Small Business COVID-19 Essential Items Bag Program Bexar County PCT. 1 Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez May 29, 2020

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As part of the Bexar County’s “COVID-19 Essential Items Bag” program, Precinct 1 Commissioner Sergio “Chico Rodriguez” was in Somerset, Texas on May 20, 2020 distributing essential supplies to local small businesses. If your business is in unincorporated Bexar County or suburban city within the County and you’d like a free “COVID-19 Essential Items Bag” which includes: hand sanitizer, gloves, mask, disinfectant, a non-contact thermometer and more, please visit: https://www.bexar.org/smwbe and click on the register here for Essential Items Bag Program.

CDMS / Bexar County Purchasing Supplier Portal Training Webinar Series hosted by SBED May 08, 2020

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Recorded on May 8, 2020 from 10 AM to 11:30 AM

Get a firsthand look on how to utilize the Contract Diversity Management System and Bexar County Purchasing Supplier Portal to access open bid opportunities for Small, Minority, Women, and Veteran Business Enterprises.

The webinar series will be hosted via Zoom communications.

For more information, please visit: www.bexar.org/smwbe or call/email SBED, Director, Renee Watson at: (210) 335-2478.

Obtaining a SMWBE Certification with the SCTRCA Webinar Series hosted by SBED May 07, 2020

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Recorded on May 7, 2020 from 10 AM to 11:30 AM

Tune into our Obtaining A SMWBE Certification with the South Central Texas Regional Certification Agency webinar to learn about what certification fit your business, additional partnerships for HUB certifications, how to received designation as a SMWBE/DBE/ACDBE business, and directory listing assistance.

Charles Johnson, the executive director of the SCTRCA will be presenting information on how certifications can help you gain a competitive advantage over business without these designations.

For more information, please visit: www.bexar.org/smwbe or call/email SBED, Director, Renee Watson at: (210) 335-2478.

Talking Taxes with Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector Albert Uresti, MPA, PCC, CTOP Webinar Series hosted by SBED May 07, 2020

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Get your opportunity to communicate with the Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector Albert Uresti, MPA, PCC about property tax payment plans and tax office resources for Small Business Owners on May 6, 2020 from 10 AM to 11:30 AM.

The webinar series will be hosted via Zoom communications.

For more information, please visit: www.bexar.org/smwbe or call/email SBED, Director, Renee Watson at: (210) 335-2478.

Bid Alert! Event #764 – Haircut Services for Juvenile Facilities May 06, 2020

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Bid Alert! Event 764 – Haircut Services for Juvenile Facilities has been added, check out Bexar County Purchasing to see what opportunities are available at www.bexar.org/purchasing

Bexar County is requesting quotes for Haircut Services for detainees of the Juvenile Detention Center and the Cyndi Taylor Krier Correctional Treatment Facility. Contractor will be required to furnish all labor, supplies, equipment, and transportation necessary to provide services. Men and women's standard haircuts. No tapering, styling, shaves, or treatments.

Opens: April 27, 2020 - 10 AM

Closes: May 18, 2020 - 10 AM

Rules Type: RFQ

Sealed Bid: Yes

Currency: USD

All Lines Required: Yes

Bid Bond Required: No

Event Contact Information:

Sana Amanullah

sana.amanullah@bexar.org

(210) 335-6636