Please Join Us
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
For the Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum (GHBPF) Breakfast Meeting scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. We do ask all that attend observe social distancing and masking requirements of THE ION and be sensitive to the health and safety concerns of our Strategic and Community Partners, Participants and other Attendees.
THE ION is located at 4201 Main Street at Wheeler Ave., Houston, TX 77002. Parking is free in the parking lots adjacent to and across the street from the Building.
We are pleased to Announce our upcoming Forum as we host:
"Doing Business With Harris County"
Hear from Representatives of some of the more active Harris County Departments as well as Harris Health System
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Admission
Free
Registration
At the Door with Business Card
GHBPF - About Us
GHBPF - 2023 Calendar
January 31, 2023
February 28, 2023
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April 25, 2023
May 23, 2023 THE ION
June 20, 2023
July 25, 2023
August 29, 2023
September 26, 2023
October 24, 2023
November 16, 2023
December 12, 2023
Invite Your Colleagues
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The Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum will be held at the The ION. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. A full Breakfast will be served from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. The Agenda is as follows: |
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Exhibit Booths will be Open for Networking
Exhibit Booths Close for Program
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8:15 A.M. :
8:20 A.M.:
8:35 A.M.:
8:45 A.M.:
9:45 A.M. :
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Opening Remarks
Keynote Speaker - Harris County Precinct One County Commissioner, Rodney Ellis
Introduction of Representatives from Precincts Two, Three and Four
Keynote Panelists - Representatives from Harris County Departments and Harris Health System review responsibilities, upcoming Projects and related business opportunities
Strategic Partner Introductions - New Projects and Initiatives
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Strategic Partner Introductions - Procurement and Finance updates from Houston area Agencies and Institutions |
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Exhibitions Booths Reopen for Networking |
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Event Ends - Booths Close
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Keynote Presentation Theme:
"Doing Business With Harris County"
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Harris County Precinct 1
County Commissioner, Rodney Ellis
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis was born and raised in Houston’s Sunnyside neighborhood.
The proud son of a yardman and a maid, Ellis attended Texas public schools from grade school through law school. He holds a bachelor's degree from Texas Southern University, a master's degree from the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, and a law degree from the University Of Texas School Of Law.
As Commissioner of Harris County Precinct One, Ellis has played a critical role on the Court by securing misdemeanor bail reform, flood equity guidelines, stronger worker protections and economic opportunity provisions, funding for indigent defense and COVID-19 recovery funding, including direct relief for residents, small businesses, emergency rental assistance, shelters for those experiencing homelessness, as well as other innovative programs, including providing computers to low-income students, among other achievements.
Before serving as a County Commissioner, Ellis was elected to Houston City Council and served three terms before being elected to the Texas Senate in 1990. For 26 years, he represented Texas' 13th state senate district and he passed over 700 pieces of legislation. On November 8, 2016, Ellis was elected county commissioner and sworn into office on January 1, 2017.
As County Commissioner, Ellis prioritizes inclusive economic growth that uplifts all communities, ensures access to parks and green space in under-served neighborhoods, advances criminal justice reform that protects the rights of all people, and provides safe, affordable transportation options. Following Hurricane Harvey, Ellis successfully advocated for equitable investment in flood control infrastructure and disaster recovery in vulnerable communities through a $2.5B bond approved by voters in 2018.
He is an avid art collector and cycling enthusiast. Commissioner Ellis is married to Licia Green-Ellis and has four children.
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Harris County Office Of Economic Equity and Opportunity
Jack Thomas, Director of Diversity and Inclusion Program
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Harris County Purchasing Department
Paige McGinnis, Assistant Purchasing Agent
overseeing:
Harris County Flood Control
Harris Health System
Harris County Support Services
Harris County Toll Road Authority
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Harris Health System
Derek Holmes, Administrative Director,
Contractor Diversity
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Harris County Community Services Department
Office of Transit Services - Disadvantaged & Small Business Enterprise Program
Elisa Castillo, Regulatory Compliance Analyst
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Harris County Community Services Department
Rene Martinez, Chief Housing & Community Development Officer
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Harris County Public Health
Molly Brown, Administrative Services Manager, Office of the Executive Director
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Harris County Public Infrastructure Department (Engineering)
Ray Dovalina, Director of Capital Projects Infrastructure - Horizontal
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Harris County Flood Control District
Bruce Haupt, Chief Administrator &
Financial Officer
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Harris County Toll Road Authority
Lauren Valdes, Supplier Diversity (MWBE) Manager
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Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation
Clay Bearden, Director of Projects
overseeing:
NRG Stadium
NRG Astrodome
NRG Arena
NRG Center
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
BRIEFS/UPDATES OF PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES
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Please Review METRO's Contracting Opportunities Below:
You Must Be Registered in METRO's Bonfire Hub, In Order To View Solicitations In Detail.
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4023000042(Open external link) |
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Heavy Duty 40-Foot Clean Diesel Transit Buses
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4023000102(Open external link)
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Construction Materials Testing Services. 35% Small Business
Goal
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4023000080(Open
external link)
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Construction Management (CM) Services - METRO Projects
35% Small Business Goal
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4023000065(Open
external link)
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West Bellfort Park & Ride Modification Project 35% Small
Business Goal
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4023000096(Open
external link)
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Landscape Maintenance for METRO Undeveloped Properties
35% Small Business Goal
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4023000105(Open
external link)
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METRO Organizational Strategic Plan. 35% Small Business |
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4023000101(Open
external link)
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Urban Design Consultation Services. 35% Small Business Goal |
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Alexander Sandoval
Business Development & Assistance Officer
Procurement & Materials
Metropolitan Transit Authority
1900 Main Street
Houston, Texas 77002
Cell: 832-491-6223
Phone: 713-739-4070
Fax: 713-739-3869
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Bidding Opportunities!
Phase 1 includes:
- Demolition of the surface parking lot
- 282,000 SF ten story tower and basement
- 98,000 SF three-story Commons Building and basement
- Eight-story 800-car parking lot
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Hello!
See the opportunities below for McCarthy projects in Q4 2022/Q1 2023
Project Contacts:
Marine Pre-Con Contacts:
McCarthy Online Prequalification-
As mentioned, we encourage trade partners to complete our online prequalification. Visit our prequalification website at https://prequalification.mccarthy.com. Below is a link to enrollment instructions and FAQs.
Registering for Building Connected
McCarthy uses Building Connected to send out bid invitations. If you aren’t already on Building Connected, please see the instructions below on how you can set up a free profile to be able to receive our bid solicitations.
To Register on Building Connected, complete your company profile information by visiting this website: www.buildingconnected.com. Click on Login, then click on Need an Account
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HIGHLIGHTING SMALL BUSINESSES |
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Educational/Inspirational Business Tips of the Month |
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The Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum Proudly Salutes the following Sponsors, Contributors and Strategic Partners:
A&B Labs, Access Data Supply, Inc., Advanced Diagnostics Hospitals and Clinics, A&E Solutions, All Day Printing, AllegianceBank, American Services, Apex Accelerator, University of Houston-Bauer, ARVO Realty Advisors, Associated General Contractors, Austin Commercial, A1 Mobil Fleet Wash & Detail Service Inc., Bartlett Cocke, General Contractors, BLOCK COMPANIES, BRIZO Construction, BURGOON Company, Capital CDC, Cadence Bank, Chief Solutions, Inc., City of Houston Office of Business Opportunity, City of Houston Housing and Community Development, City of Houston Public Works, Community Business Finance, Constant Contact, D-MARS, DMooney Enterprises, D. Samuels & Associates, LLC, DWG, LLC, Elite Image Tax & Notary Services, LLC., Emerald Standard Electrical Contractors & Engineers, Enterprise Holdings, LLC, Fluor Enterprises, Inc., Fort Bend Independent School District, FSGroup, G&A Partners, GeoControl Systems, Inc., Gilbane Building Company, Grand Parkway Infrastructure, LLC, Hadley Construction Group, H-E-B, Hensel Phelps Construction Company, Honesty Construction Group, Horizon Group International, Houston Airport System, Houston Area Urban League, Houston Business Development, Inc., Houston Community College System, Houston Downtown Management District, Houston Independent School District, Houstonfirst Corporation, Houston MBDA Business Center, Houston Minority Supplier Development Council, Independent Insurance Solutions, Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston, JE Dunn Construction Company, JEGON Industrial Services LLC., Johnston LLC, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Kacal's Auto and Truck Service, Knighten and Knighten Contractors, LaborNow, LiftFund, Lone Star College System, Manhattan Construction Company, MCA Communications, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., Metropolitan Transit Authority, MPACT Strategic Consulting, LLC, National Association of Minority Contractors, National Urban Construction, Inc., Navarro Insurance Group, Network In Action (NIA), Oxford Builders Inc., Pax Sky Construction USA, LLC, PeopleFund, Permit Us Now, Picture Worth Custom Framing, PNC Bank, Port Houston, Possible Missions, Prairie View A&M University, PrimeWay Federal Credit Union, ProSystems, Regions Bank, Reytec Construction Resources, Inc., RISKIO Corporation, Sam Houston State University, Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc., SERCO Construction Group, Ltd., Sign-Ups and Banners, Skanska USA Building Inc., SpawGlass Construction Corporation, STOA International, Strategic Protection Solutions, Subcontractors USA, SUNDT. Sunshine Personel, Tellepsen Builders, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and Statewide HUB Program, Texas Capital Bank, Texas Concrete Enterprise Ready Mix Inc., Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Texas General Land Office, Texas Health and Human Services, Texas Southern University, The Texas A&M University System, Texas on the Go, The University of Texas System, TruFund Financial Services, LLC, Turner Construction Company, UH Procurement Technical Assistance Center, Unity National Bank, University of Houston System, WALLIS BANK, Webber, LLC, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Women's Business Enterprise Alliance, Women Contractors Association and Women Veterans Business Center
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