Sealed bids will be received via www.planetbids.com until May 24, 2023, at 2:00 PM, and publicly opened and read via teleconference for the purchase of the following: RFB #23137 – Large Water Meter Testing & Repairs Further information and specifications may be obtained at https://pbsystem.planetbids.com/portal/53284/portal-home or from the Purchasing division at (972) 237-8372.

The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive formalities. The city also reserves the right to purchase these items through state awarded contracts or other intergovernmental agreements when it is in the best interest of the city

BID OPPORTUNITIES

CSP# 207223 - Obadiah Knight Elementary School and Jimmie T. Brashear Elementary School - Renovation - Closes 06.20.2023

CSP# 206909 - Solar Prep Academy for Boys at JFK Learning Center - Renovation - ***** EXTENDED ***** Closes 05.23.2023

CSP# 207149 - Dallas ISD Administration Building Retaining Wall Maintenance -Closes 05.16.2023

CSP# 206918 – Urban Park Elementary School – New Construction - Closes 05.24.2023

CSP# 207166 - Franklin D. Roosevelt High School - Addition and Renovation Closes 05.09.2023

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The Women’s Division is a group of women entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. Your Chamber provides this outreach to empower and equip mujeres / women to become the best version of themselves and grow their businesses and network through business resources, workshops, networking events, mentorship and more!

Grants/Funding/ Loans:

Business Grant Databases for Women

Grants.gov – If your business qualifies for federal grants, grants.gov is a database of over 1,000 grant programs funded by federal grant-making agencies.
Grants for Women – GrantsForWomen.org is a database of grants specifically for women entrepreneurs and business owners. The site also includes information about the different types of grants available and how to apply.
IFundWomen Universal Grant Application (UGA) Database – Women entrepreneurs can submit their business information to this universal grant database to receive notifications about grants they qualify for. IFundWomen’s grant pool of over $8M includes programs like the IFundWomen Entrepreneur of the Year, Visa She’s Next Black Women-Owned Business Grant Program, Caress Dreams Fund for women of color founders, and others.
National Institute of Small Business Grants (NISMB) – NISMB’s website BusinessGrants.org is an information hub designed to help prospective and existing small business owners find grants.

Federal Grant Databases for Women

SBA 8(a) Business Development Program –The SBA’s 8(a) Business Development program provides qualifying businesses with various forms of management, technical, financial, and procurement assistance.

State and Local Business Grants for Women

Women’s Business Centers – The SBA’s Office of Women’s Business Ownership offers Women’s Business Centers. in nearly every U.S. state. Women’s Business Centers provide training in finance, management, marketing, and the internet, as well as access to the SBA’s financial assistance programs.
Small Business Development Centers – The SBA also has Small Business Development Centers nationwide that provide one-on-one assistance to small business owners, including help finding financing.