Please Join Us
Tuesday, April 25, 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 Within Our Healthcare Industry"
Hear from Representatives of some of the Houston area's major Hospitals, Healthcare Networks and Prime Contractors.
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Admission
Free
Registration
At the Door with Business Card
GHBPF - About Us
GHBPF - 2023 Calendar
January 31, 2023
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April 25, 2023 THE ION
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July 25, 2023
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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.:
9:40 A.M. :
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Rice University - Introduction of Allysia Kizzee, Director of Facilities to discuss upcoming Projects and Initiatives
Texas Southern University - Sceffers V. Ward, Director of Procurement Services/HUB Coordinator introduces new RFQ for Design-Build Services
Keynote Panelist - Representatives from some of the Houston area's top Hospitals, Healthcare Networks and Prime Contractors:
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 Within Our
Healthcare Industry"
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TMC3 - Participants will provide a brief update of the Project which is a collaborative Research Campus that is composed of the Texas Medical Center, The Texas A&M Health Science Center, The University of Texas Health-Houston and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. The Participants will also review their own individual Projects and introduce their Prime Contractors.
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The University of Texas Health - Houston - Maira Artola, HUB Manager
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Eric Lee, Sourcing Specialist
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PRIME CONTRACTORS
Vaughn Construction - Janelle Blackwell, Chief Preconstruction Manager
Skanska USA Building Inc. - Janelle Johnson, Business Development Manager
SpawGlass - Matt Elliott, Director of Healthcare
Turner Construction Company - Andrew Reno, Community & Citizenship Manager - Houston/Central Texas
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Harris Health System - Derek Holmes, Administrative Director, Contractor Diversity
PRIME CONTRACTORS - LBJ HOSPITAL
Clark Construction Group, LLP - Wes Stith, Sr. Vice President/SBLO
LINBECK - Ike Allen, Vice President, Senior Project Manager
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BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE |
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PRIME CONTRACTORS
LINBECK - Nick Feng, Vice President, Senior Client Executive
McCarthy Building Companies - Preston Cope, Project Executive
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HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL |
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PRIME CONTRACTOR
TELLEPSEN - Lane Thompson, VP of Operations and
Alvin Rucker - Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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Texas Children's Hospital - Miguel Machado, Assistant Director, Supplier Diversity
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HCA HEALTHCARE - Amber Gooding - Director, Diversity and Inclusion, Capital Deployment - Construction Equipment
PRIME CONTRACTORS
JE DUNN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
DPR CONSTRUCTION
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
BRIEFS/UPDATES OF PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES
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There will be a mandatory Pre-bid Conference from 10:00 a.m. to 12 Noon for the aforementioned RFQ for Design-Build Services. The Conference will be held at the Texas Southern University President's Lounge (4th Floor, Rm. 405) of the Sterling Student Life Center, 3100 Cleburne St., Houston, TX 77004
For more information contact:
Sceffers V. Ward
Director of Procurement Services/HUB Coordinator
Texas Southern University
PH. 713.313.7887
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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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Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Disability, and Leave Management Services
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West Bellfort Park & Ride Modification Project 35% Small Business Goal
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Heavy Duty 40-Foot Clean Diesel Transit Buses |
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Red Line Tactile Replacement 35% Small Business Goal
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Landscape Maintenance for METRO Undeveloped Properties 35% Small Business Goal
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Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Consulting Services |
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Pre-Employment Background Investigation Services 15% Small Business Goal
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Pre-bid Meeting
MICROSOFT TEAM
Dial-In Telephone No.: (281) 925-7469 Participant Passcode: 725 687 67#
Apr 11th 2023, 10:00 AM CDT - Apr 11th 2023, 11:00 AM CDT
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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, All Day Printing, AllegianceBank, Almeda-Genoa Constructors Team JV, American Services, ARVO Realty Advisors, Associated General Contractors, Austin Commercial, Azteca Enterprises, Inc., A1 Mobil Fleet Wash & Detail Service Inc., BLOCK COMPANIES, BRIZO Construction, BURGOON Company, CAN-AM IT Solutions, 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, Everstream Capital, 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, Houston Waterworks Team, JV, Independent Insurance Solutions, Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston, Infodat International, Inc., INSERVIO 3, JE Dunn Construction Company, JEGON Industrial Services LLC., JMB Supply Co., Inc., Johnston LLC, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Kacal's Auto and Truck Service, Knighten and Knighten Contractors, LaborNow, Life Ecology Organization LLC, 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), NRG Energy, Inc., Oxford Builders Inc., Pax Sky Construction USA, LLC, PeopleFund, Permit Us Now, Picture Worth Custom Framing, 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., Smith-Mobley, Inc., SpawGlass Construction Corporation, STOA International, Strategic Protection Solutions, Subcontractors USA, SUNDT. Sunshine Personel, Taylor Construction Management, Tellepsen Builders, Texas Central Railroad, 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 Cromeens Law Firm, PLLC, The Texas A&M University System, Texas on the Go, The University of Texas System, TruFund Financial Services, LLC, Turner Construction Company, United Airlines, UH Procurement Technical Assistance Center, Unity National Bank, University of Houston System, Vera North Capital, 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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