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The SMWBE Connection

by Bexar County Small Business and Entrepreneurship Department

The County’s Department of Small Business and Entrepreneurship Department (SBED) embodies the strong partnership between economic development and entrepreneurship. The SB&E Department, which is charged with the responsibility of administrating the Small, Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise (SMWVBE) Program, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program and coordination for US DOT Title VI Regulations as applied to Bexar County’s Federal Highway (FHWA) funded projects, seeks to establish innovative programs that involve new or existing businesses and provide monitoring and compliance. This podcast will focus on interviews, event notifications, bid alerts and much more! Visit our website at www.bexar.org/smwbe, Instagram: smwbe_bexar, Facebook: @bexarcountysmwbe, Twitter: @smwbe & YouTube: SMWBE Bexar County for more information.

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Episodes

  1. Bid Alert! - Event # 785 – Elv. Maint. & Repr. for Vert. Trans. Sys. & Equip.

    Bexar County is seeking proposals for an all-inclusive Elevator Maintenance and Repair Services for Bexar County Vertical Transportation Systems and Equipment. Dates Open: August 14, 2020 - 4:00:00 PM CDT Close: September 11, 2020 -10:00:00 AM CDT Q And A Open: August 14, 2020 - 4:00:00 PM CDT Q...

  2. Bid Alert! - Event #794 - Bexar County Storage Services for Seized Property

    COUNTY is soliciting bids from qualified licensed storage services. Respondent's facilities and property must be located within Bexar County, Texas. Bexar County Purchasing & Procurement 1103 S. Frio, SA, TX 78207 Open: August 14, 2020 - 4:00:00 PM CDT Close: September 4, 2020 - 10:00:00 AM CDT Q...

  3. Bid Alert! Event #783 - Bexar County Vehicle Purchase Fiscal Year 20-21

    Bexar County is advertising the following invitation for bid (IFB) for the purchase of various vehicle types. All vehicles are to be Registered/Titled through the Bexar County Tax Assessor - Collector's office. Open: August 9, 2020 - 4:00 PM CDT Close: September 3, 2020 - 10:00 AM CDT Q and A…

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  4. Bexar County Small Business & Entrepreneurship Department | National Black Business Month - Virtual Townhall Webinar 8.6.20

    Bexar County's African American Business Enterprise Initiative program has been tapped to partner with key members of the social justice and economic reform movements to engage local business owners to learn how we might better support operations here in our community. Our Virtual Town Hall…

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  5. Bid Alert! Event #793 - HVAC Replacement HABC Commercial Office Building

    Through the Bexar County Purchasing Department, Housing Authority of Bexar County (HABC) is requesting proposals from firms to replace the Water Source Heat Pump System for Heat and Air Condition for the HABC Commercial Office Building at 1954 E. Houston Street, San Antonio, TX 78202. Open…

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  6. Bid Alert! Event #777 - Tax Statement Design, Print, and Mailing Services

    Bexar County is seeking a contractor to provide all labor, materials, equipment and transportation necessary to perform printing as well as automated and non-automated mailing services. Open: August 3, 2020 - 5 PM CDT Close: August 28, 2020 - 10 AM CDT Q and A Open: August 3, 2020 - 5 PM CDT Q…

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  7. Bid Alert! Event #778 - Bexar County Agrilife Greenies Urban Farm Project

    Bexar County is requesting bid for the site preparations construction services related to the Bexar County Agrilife Greenies Urban Project. Please visit: www.bexar.org/purchasing to view the additional detail documents. Open: July 20, 2020 - 4 PM CDT Close: August 5, 2020 - 10 AM CDT Q and A…

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  8. Bid Alert! Event #781 - Bexar County UVC Lighting Project for HVAC Systems

    Bexar County is requesting bids for upgrading the Bexar County Adult Detention Center. Bexar County is seeking a licensed mechanical contractor to evaluate existing heating, ventilating and air conditioning HVAC systems in order to provide equipment, materials and installation specifications for...

  9. Bid Alert! - Event #768 Purchase of Bond Paper

    Bexar County is requesting bids for the purchase of blank, bond paper for all Bexar County Offices and Departments. Visit: www.bexar.org/purchasing for more information. Opens: July 16, 2020 - 12 PM Closes: August 7, 2020 - 10 AM Contact Valerie Meyer [email protected] (210) 335-2259

  10. Bid Alert! - Event #779 Human Resources Security Upgrades

    Bexar County is requesting bids for the installation of Bullet Resistance Glass around the radius of the counter located in the Human Resources Department. Type: IFB (Invitation for Bid) | Sealed Bid: Yes | Currency: USD | All Lines Required: Yes Buyer/Contract Specialist Michael Mitchell | (210)...

  11. Bid Alert! Event #776 - Water Treatment Services

    The Bexar County Facilities Maintenance Division is seeking to establish a contract for Water Treatment Services for the air conditioning and heating piping system located at various facilities. See Scope of Work for additional information. Type: RFP | Sealed Bid: Yes | Currency: USD | All Lines...

  12. Bid Alert! Event #771 - Bexar County Adult Detention Center Master Control Relocation

    Bexar County is requesting bids for the Bexar County Adult Detention Center Master Controls Relocation located on the 1st floor. Work shall include demo of existing space and remodel of space. Contractors shall furnish all materials and labor necessary for proper execution and satisfactory...

  13. Bid Alert! Event #775 - Bexar County Adult Detention Center Upgrades

    Bexar County is requesting bids for the Bexar County Adult Detention Center Upgrades Phase 1C - New Mechanical Enclosure Building. See scope of work for additional information at: www.bexar.org/purchasing Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: Bexar County Adult Detention Center 200 N. Comal, SA, TX 78207…

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  14. Bexar County Small & Micro Business Relief Grants Program Administered by LiftFund Webinar 6.11.20

    Recorded on June 11, 2020 from 2 PM to 3:30 PM Get grant information and technical assistance with the Bexar County Small & Micro Business Relief Grants Program administered by LiftFund www.liftfund.com The webinar series will be hosted via Zoom communications. For more information, please visit:...

  15. Bid Alert! Event 773 – Bexar County Justice Center Renovations, check out Bexar County Purchasing to see what opportunities are available at www.bexar.org/purchasing

    Bexar County is requesting bids on the Bexar County Justice Center Basement Renovation. Please visit: www.bexar.org/purchasing for more information. Opens: June 5, 2020 - 4 PM Closes: June 17, 2020 - 10 AM Rules Type: IFB Sealed Bid: Yes Currency: USD All Lines Required: Yes Bid Bond Required…

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  16. Small Business COVID-19 Essential Items Bag Program Bexar County PCT. 1 Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez

    As part of the Bexar County’s “COVID-19 Essential Items Bag” program, Precinct 1 Commissioner Sergio “Chico Rodriguez” was in Somerset, Texas on May 20, 2020 distributing essential supplies to local small businesses. If your business is in unincorporated Bexar County or suburban city within the...

  17. CDMS / Bexar County Purchasing Supplier Portal Training Webinar Series hosted by SBED

    Recorded on May 8, 2020 from 10 AM to 11:30 AM Get a firsthand look on how to utilize the Contract Diversity Management System and Bexar County Purchasing Supplier Portal to access open bid opportunities for Small, Minority, Women, and Veteran Business Enterprises. The webinar series will be…

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  18. Obtaining a SMWBE Certification with the SCTRCA Webinar Series hosted by SBED

    Recorded on May 7, 2020 from 10 AM to 11:30 AM Tune into our Obtaining A SMWBE Certification with the South Central Texas Regional Certification Agency webinar to learn about what certification fit your business, additional partnerships for HUB certifications, how to received designation as a...

  19. Talking Taxes with Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector Albert Uresti, MPA, PCC, CTOP Webinar Series hosted by SBED

    Get your opportunity to communicate with the Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector Albert Uresti, MPA, PCC about property tax payment plans and tax office resources for Small Business Owners on May 6, 2020 from 10 AM to 11:30 AM. The webinar series will be hosted via Zoom communications. For more...

  20. Bid Alert! Event #764 – Haircut Services for Juvenile Facilities

    Bid Alert! Event 764 – Haircut Services for Juvenile Facilities has been added, check out Bexar County Purchasing to see what opportunities are available at www.bexar.org/purchasing Bexar County is requesting quotes for Haircut Services for detainees of the Juvenile Detention Center and the Cyndi...

  21. Bid Alert! Event #767 - Bexar County Storage Services for Seized Property

    Bid Alert! Event #767 - Bexar County Storage Services for Seized Property has been added, check out Bexar County Purchasing to see what opportunities are available at www.bexar.org/purchasing Opens: May 4, 2020 - 4 PM Closes: May 29, 2020 - 10 AM Bexar County is soliciting best value proposals…

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  22. Bid Alert! Event #765 – Replacement of Roof for HABC Building

    Bid Alert! Event 765 – Replacement of Roof for HABC Building has been added, check out Bexar County Purchasing to see what opportunities are available at www.bexar.org/purchasing Through the Bexar County Purchasing Department, HABC is requesting proposals from qualified bidders to replace the…

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  23. BiblioTech Public Library Small Business Resources Webinar hosted by SBED 5.5.20

    Take advantage of your Bexar County Public Library! Bexar BiblioTech, Director, Laura Cole will be presenting information on how small business can utilize their Active Learning platforms and resources. Find information and small business resources, what you need to start, manage and grow your...

  24. U.S. SBA & UTSA SBDC Accelerator Zoom Webinar - 5.4.20

    On Monday, May 4, 2020 from 10 AM to 11:30 AM, we kickoff our Small Business Week webinar series by hosting the U.S. SBA, SA District Director Anthony Ruiz and UTSA SBDC Accelerator, Director Terri Williams. This webinar will focus on COVID-19 UTSA Business Recovery Accelerator services that will...

  25. Bid Alert! Event #766 - Courthouse 3rd and 4th Floor, Flooring Renovations

    Bexar County is requesting bids for the flooring renovation of the Bexar County Courthouse. Please refer to the Scope of Work for additional information. NOTE: Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting. Will consist of site visit and walk-through with County staff. Special Note: Any potenital bidders who want to...

  26. Bid Alert! Event #763 - Rubber Curtains & Recovery Lead / Recycling Service

    Bexar County Facilities Management - Firearms Training Center, is seeking services for installation and replacement of the Rubber Curtains and to provide Lead Recovery & Recycling Services. Bidder shall provide all labor, equipment, tools, materials, supplies, supervision, and other items…

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  27. Bid Alert! Event #762 - Bexar County IP Camera Upgrade Phase IV

    Bexar County is seeking bids from qualified and experienced vendors for the removal of analog cameras and the installation of internet protocol cameras. Rules Types: IFB Sealed Bid: Yes Currency: USD All Lines Required: Yes Bid Bond Required: Yes Opens: April 10, 2020 - 11 AM Closes: May 8, 2020…

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  28. Bid Alert! Event #761 - Adult Detention Center Exterior Lighting Project

    Bexar County is requesting bids for the addition of exterior lighting to the adult detention center building. Contractor shall furnish all material and labor necessary for the proper execution and satisfactory completion of the work as listed in the project documents. Rules Types: IFB Sealed Bid:...

  29. Bid Alert! - Event #744 - Food Services for Juvenile Correction Facilities

    Bexar County is seeking proposals to provide food service management services for the Bexar County Juvenile Probation Department. Please see the attached document titled: "RFP #744 - Food Services for Juvenile Correction Facilities" for complete terms, conditions and requirements. Note: The...

  30. Bid Alert! - Bexar County Public Works Flood Control Project RFQ

    Bid Alert! Bexar County Public Works Flood Control Project RFQ This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) provides licensed civil engineering professionals with sufficient information to enable them to prepare and submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) to design street and drainage improvements…

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  31. Bid Alert! - Joeris + JE Dunn - UHS RFP #9

    UHS Women's & Children's Hospital #9 Envelope, Misc. Steel & Overhead Doors Opens: March 19, 2020 - 5:00 PM Closes: April 9, 2020 - 2 PM For additional bid information, contact: Sam O' Connor - [email protected] - (210) 494-1638 Ext.: 1921 www.joeris.com/subcontractors

  32. Bid Alert! - Bexar County Infor Supplier Portal - Event #748 - IFB

    Event 748 – Invitation for Bid - Bexar County Firing Range Classroom Project: has been added to the Bexar County Infor Supplier Portal Opens: March 5, 2020 – 1:30 PM (CST) & Closes: April 1, 2020 – 10 AM (CDT) Follow the web link to see what bidding opportunities are available at...

  33. Bid Alert! - Bexar County Infor Supplier Portal - Event #754 - RFP

    Event 754 – Request for Proposal - Residential Treatment Program Services: has been added to the Bexar County Infor Supplier Portal Opens: February 28, 2020 – 11:00 PM (CST) & Closes: March 27, 2020 – 10 AM (CDT) Follow the web link to see what bidding opportunities are available at...

  34. Bid Alert! - Bexar County Infor Supplier Portal - Event #758 - IFB

    Event 758 – Invitation for Bid - Storm Drain Cleaning & Inspection Services: has been added to the Bexar County Infor Supplier Portal Opens: February 28, 2020 – 4:10 PM (CST) & Closes: March 19, 2020 – 10 AM (CDT) Follow the web link to see what bidding opportunities are available at...

  35. Bid Alert! - Bexar County Infor Supplier Portal - Event #757 - IFB

    Event 757 – Invitation for Bid – Asphalt Rejuvenator: has been added to the Bexar County Infor Supplier Portal – Opens: February 28, 2020 – 4:10 PM (CST) & Closes: March 17, 2020 – 10 AM (CDT), follow the web link to see what bidding opportunities are available at www.bexar.org/businesswithbexar

  36. BID ALERT! - BEXAR COUNTY INFOR SUPPLIER PORTAL - EVENT #756 - RFP

    Event 756 – Invitation for Proposal - Bexar County Sheriff’s Office Fleet Assessment: has been added to the Bexar County Infor Supplier Portal Opens: February 21, 2020 – 4 PM (CST) & Closes: March 23, 2020 – 10 AM (CST) Follow the web link to see what bidding opportunities are available at...

  37. Bid Alert! - Bexar County Infor Supplier Portal - Event #752 - IFB

    Bexar County Bid Alert! - Event 752 – Invitation for Bid – Bexar County Lawn Care and Tree Trimming Services: has been added to the Bexar County Infor Supplier Portal – Opens: February 7, 2020 – 4:00 PM (CST) & Closes: March 11, 2020 – 9:00 AM (CST), follow the web link to see what bidding...

  38. Bid Alert! - Bexar County Infor Supplier Portal - Event #755 - RFP

    Bexar County Bid Alert! - Event 755 – Request for Proposal – Alamo RMA – Bank Depository Services: has been added to the Bexar County Infor Supplier Portal – Opens: February 6, 2020 – 4:30 PM (CST) & Closes: March 4, 2020 – 10:00 AM (CST), follow the web link to see what bidding opportunities are...

  39. 2020 Bexar County Disparity Study Kickoff Meeting - Double Height Courtroom - January 23, 2020 - ***Live Recording***

    2020 Bexar County Disparity Study Kickoff Meeting - Double Height Courtroom - January 23, 2020 Bexar County Small Business & Entrepreneurship Department and Griffin & Strong, P.C. kickoff the 2020 Bexar County Disparity Study by hosting public meetings discussing the who, what, when, where & why…

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  40. Bexar County Judge Nelson W. Wolff & Frank Almaraz from CPS Energy - Invites you to the 2019 Bexar County SMWVBO Business Conference

    A personal invitation for Bexar County Judge Nelson W. Wolff & Frank Alamaraz from CPS Energy inviting you to the 2019 Bexar County SMWVBO Business Conference on December 11, 2019 at the Freeman Coliseum Expo Hall on December 11, 2019 from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Admission and parking are free to the...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The County’s Department of Small Business and Entrepreneurship Department (SBED) embodies the strong partnership between economic development and entrepreneurship. The SB&E Department, which is charged with the responsibility of administrating the Small, Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise (SMWVBE) Program, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program and coordination for US DOT Title VI Regulations as applied to Bexar County’s Federal Highway (FHWA) funded projects, seeks to establish innovative programs that involve new or existing businesses and provide monitoring and compliance. This podcast will focus on interviews, event notifications, bid alerts and much more! Visit our website at www.bexar.org/smwbe, Instagram: smwbe_bexar, Facebook: @bexarcountysmwbe, Twitter: @smwbe & YouTube: SMWBE Bexar County for more information.

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