"The APEX Accelerator is funded in

part through a cooperative agreement

with the Department of Defense."

UPCOMING EVENTS:

May 7th - Government Contracting 101 | In-Person| Harlingen, Tx.

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.

Register to join and learn more:

May 10th - Let's Get Down to Business | In-Person | Harlingen, Tx.

The Harlingen EDC invites aspiring entrepreneurs, expanding businesses, commercial real estate brokers and investors to learn more about starting or growing a business in the City of Harlingen.

Meet and get insights from:

🏗️Planning & Zoning

🔍 Building Inspections

🪧 Sign Permitting

🧯 Fire Prevention

💼 Workforce Solutions

💰 PeopleFund Loans… and more!

May 14th - Learn how to Register in System Awards Management (SAM) | In-Person | Harlingen, Tx.

If you're looking to do business with the government, the first step is to register in System Awards Management (SAM).

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

What you will learn:

- Learn how to classify your industry with the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)

- How to register your business with the federal government in (SAM) and the documents needed.

- Meet representatives from the SBA and UTRGV APEX Accelerator

- Network with other participants.

May 15th - CMMC Compliance Made Affordable: Budgeting & Enclaving Tips | Online

Many small businesses worry about the costs of CMMC compliance, but smart budgeting and effective scoping strategies can help minimize expenses. This session will break down CMMC-related costs, provide budgeting tips, and explain how enclaving and scoping can significantly reduce compliance burdens.

Training Topics: Cybersecurity Assistance

*No fee to attend, but registration is required.

BID SPOTLIGHT

Sams Stadium Artificial Turf Replacement — #25-082

Work includes artificial turf replacement.

Note: This solicitation has some or all Local funding, additional requirements may apply.

Work Types:

Golf, Athletic & Park Facilities

Synthetic Turf & Artificial Ground Coverings

https://bisdpurchasing.ionwave.net/PublicDetail.aspx?bidID=1113&SourceType=1

Close Date & Time: 5/15/2025 10:00:00 AM (CT)

Purchase and Installation of a Replacement Scale At the City of Del Rio Landfill (RFP) — #R:2025-009

The City of Del Rio Municipal Landfill is requesting proposals from qualified firms to furnish, deliver and replace a 70-foot-long x 11-foot-wide x 17-1/2 inches high truck scale with smart-cell digital technology at the City of Del Rio Landfill.

Additionally, via this RFP, the City of Del Rio is requesting proposals from qualified firms to furnish, to deliver and install one inbound and one outbound 70-foot-long x 11 foot wide truck scales (including concrete approaches, the weight bridges, load cells and performing all applicable installations of the foundation and drainage therefrom) at the City of Del Rio Landfill.

https://www.cityofdelrio.com/Home/Components/RFP/RFP/372/163



Due Date: The City will be accepting sealed proposals up until 2:00 PM CST on May 23, 2025

Radio Towers, Various Locations — #15-470424623

This project consists of the design, fabrication and installation of a radio communications site constructed.

Questions Due Date: May 9th 2025, 5:00 PM CDT

https://txdot.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/183060



Close Date: June 3rd 2025, 12:00 PM CDT

Are you Interested in Speaking with an

APEX Accelerator Advisor?

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

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 | May 16th, 2025

LOCATION:

Harlingen Economic

Development Corporation

2424 Boxwood St Suite 125,

Harlingen, TX 78550

TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT:

Call: (956) 665-7550

or

Email: marcus.villagran@utrgv.edu

UTRGV APEX ACCELERATOR

PROGRAM IMPACT:

January - December 2024

Has our office helped you and your business?

We want to share when

our clients have success!

If you have worked with UTRGV APEX Accelerator and would like to be featured in our newsletters, please let us know! 

Email apex@utrgv.edu

OTHER TOOLS AND RESOURCES:

- National Institute of Governmental Purchasing codes – NIGP

- NIGP: The Institute for Public Procurement

- Procurement at Comptroller of Public Accounts

- Texas Centralized Master Bidders List - CMBL

- Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT)

- Texas Division of Emergency Management 

- TEXAS Electronic State Business Daily - ESBD

- Texas HUB Program

- Texas Legislative Budget Board

- Texas Secretary of State

- Dynamic Small Business Search

- IRS – Employers Identification Number (EIN) Registration page.

- System for Award Management (SAM)

- Department of Veterans Affairs

- HUBZone Program

- Small Business Development Programs

- Woman Owned Small Business Certification (WOSB)

"The APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the

Department of Defense. "

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