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"The APEX Accelerator is funded in

part through a cooperative agreement

with the Department of Defense."

UPCOMING EVENTS:

April 11 - Let's Talk Business Series-Business Certifications: Qualifications and Benefits for your Business

This training focuses on Business Contracting Certifications: Qualifications and Benefits for your Business

The U.S. government is the largest customer in the world. It buys all types of products and services—in large and small quantities—and is required by law to consider buying from small businesses.

Presented by the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley APEX Accelerator, this session will teach participants the importance of business certifications, how to qualify, and the business benefits.

April 16 - DoD Mentor-Protege Program

DoD’s Mentor-Protégé Program is the oldest continuously operating federal mentor-protégé program in existence, the MPP helps eligible small businesses expand their footprint in the defense industrial base.

Under the MPP, small businesses are partnered with larger companies. In the past five years, DoD’s MPP has successfully helped more than 190 small businesses fill unique niches and become part of the military’s supply chain.

April 23 - Project Spectrum Training

Project Spectrum is an all-inclusive learning platform that provides resources, tools, training materials and videos about cybersecurity best practices. Project Spectrum is focused on preparing companies for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). The CMMC aims to improve cybersecurity practices in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), providing assessment guidelines and certification with security standards

April 23 - Are you looking to do business with the Federal Government?

The System of Award Management (SAM) is a federal contracting/vendor portal which is primarily utilized for payment purposes of any federal government goods and services purchased through bid opportunities.

BID SPOTLIGHT

Economedes High School Bus Lane Paving Improvements (RFP) — #25-55

School Bus Lane Paving Improvements

Work Types:

Excavation & Grading
Pavement Marking
Pavement Patching & Sealing
Roads and Paving
School Const/Maint

https://ecisd.edlioschool.com/apps/events/2025/4/4/22693380/?id=d1311554

Due Date: 4/4/2025

RFP 25-0319 Two (2) New Forklifts — #TXJ250319

Laredo College District - Invitation for Request for Proposal:

The Board of Trustees of the Laredo College Districts inviting qualified vendors to submit proposals for Two (2) New Forklifts.

Bid Packet Availability:

Bid packets are available for pick-up at the Laredo College Purchasing Office:

Building P-49, West End Washington St., Laredo, Texas.

https://www.txsmartbuy.gov/esbd/TXJ250319

Bid Submission Deadline: 4/10/25

Willacy County Heritage & Wellness Center CDBG-CV TDHCA CRP Project #70800001014 — #67d19f7fbd5e71627a1790cc

Project consists of a single pre-engineered metal building approximately 10,400 SF in size, with a split level, standing seam metal roof. The building consists of office space, a small assembly space, landscaping improvements, steel stud exterior walls clad in EIFS, multiple single use restrooms, and associated lighting, HVAC, and interior finishes.

Sitework improvements include an improved driveway off SH 186, associated drives and parking areas and lighting, drainage, and detention facilities. Utilities include a waterline extension and connections, sanitary sewer with a septic system, electrical and communication improvements, and service connections.

https://www.civcastusa.com/project/67d19f7fbd5e71627a1790cc/summary

Due Date: 4/15/2025

Take a Look at more Local Agency Bid Posting Sites

Are you Interested in Speaking with an

APEX Accelerator Advisor?

To become a client, you just must fill out the registration form:

Registration

Once you have completed and submitted the web form, one of our advisors will proceed to schedule a meeting to assist you.

Below are some of the certifications and registrations that APEX Accelerators can assist you with:

- SAM Registration: The System for Award Management
- HUB Certification: Historically Underutilized Business Certification
- HUBZONE Certification: Historically Underutilized Business Zones Certification
- WOSB Certification: Women-Owned Small Businesses Certification
- EDWOSB Certification: Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Certification
- 8A Program: 8(a) Business Development Program
- VOSB Certification: Veteran-Owned Small Business
- SDVOSB: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business

APEX Accelerator is Coming to Harlingen:

UTRGV APEX Accelerator will be at the Harlingen Economic Development Corporation providing one-on-one business counseling, available to help with your SAM Registration and your certification applications.

*By Appointment Only*

Dates Available:

Friday | April 25th, 2025

LOCATION:

Harlingen Economic

Development Corporation

2424 Boxwood St Suite 125,

Harlingen, TX 78550

TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT:

Call: (956) 665-7550

Email: marcus.villagran@utrgv.edu