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The SMWBE Connection

Entrepreneurship

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...

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

8/16/2020
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 And A Open: August 14, 2020 - 4:01:00 PM CDT Q And A Close: August 28, 2020 - 10:00:00 AM CDT Rules Type: IFB (Invitation for Bid) Sealed Bid: Yes Bid Bond Required: No Currency: USD All...

Duration:00:00:59

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

8/16/2020
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 And A Close: August 27, 2020 - 4:00:00 PM CDT Rules Type: RFP (Request for Proposal) Sealed Bid: Yes Bid Bond Required: No Currency: USD All Lines Required: Yes Mandatory Pre-Bid...

Duration:00:01:24

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

8/9/2020
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 Open: August 9, 2020 - 4:01:00 PM CDT Q and A Close: August 24, 2020 - 4:00:00 PM CDT Rules Types: Invitation for bid Sealed Bid: Yes Currency: USD All Lines Required: No Bid Bond Required: No For...

Duration:00:00:55

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

8/6/2020
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 hosted on Thursday, August 6, 2020 from 12:00 to 2:00 PM and moderated by: Tommy Calvert, Bexar County Commissioner, Pct. 4 on supporting Black Owned Business! Topics included: Encouraging everyone to...

Duration:01:20:28

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

8/3/2020
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 and A Open: August 18, 2020 - 2 PM CDT Rules Types: Invitation for bid Sealed Bid: Yes Currency: USD All Lines Required: Yes Bid Bond required: No Bexar County Purchasing | www.bexar.org/purchasing...

Duration:00:00:52

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

8/3/2020
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: August 3, 2020 - 5 PM CDT Close: September 11, 2020 - 10 AM CDT Q And A Open: August 3, 2020 - 5 PM CDT Q And A Close: September 3, 2020 - 2 PM CDT Site Visit Meeting: August 27, 2020 - 1 PM CDT HABC...

Duration:00:01:00

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

7/20/2020
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 Open: July 20, 2020 - 4:01 PM CDT Q and A Close: July 29, 2020 - 4 PM CDT Rules Type: IFB Sealed Bid: Yes Bid Bond Required: Yes Currency: USD All Lines Required: Yes Bid Bond Required:...

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Bid Alert! - Event #768 Purchase of Bond Paper

7/19/2020
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 valerie.meyer@bexar.org (210) 335-2259

Duration:00:00:48

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

7/19/2020
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 the surface disinfection of both sides of HVAC systems cooling coils and complete installation activities. Contact Buyer/Contract Specialist Jonathan Preiss jonathan.preiss@bexar.org | (210) 335-2030...

Duration:00:01:00

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Bid Alert! - Event #779 Human Resources Security Upgrades

7/13/2020
Type: IFB (Invitation for Bid) | Sealed Bid: Yes | Currency: USD | All Lines Required: Yes Buyer/Contract Specialist Michael Mitchell | (210) 335-0526 | michael.mitchell@bexar.org Pre-Bid Meeting July 23, 2020 - 10:00 AM Bexar County Human Resources 207 N. Comal, SA, TX 78205

Duration:00:00:58

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Bid Alert! Event #776 - Water Treatment Services

6/18/2020
Type: RFP | Sealed Bid: Yes | Currency: USD | All Lines Required: Yes | Bid Bond Required: No Buyer/Contract Specialist Michael Mitchell | (210) 335-0526 | michael.mitchell@bexar.org

Duration:00:00:52

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

6/14/2020
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 completion of the work as listed in the project documents. See www.bexar.org/purchasing or call (210) 335-2030 for additional details. Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: Bexar County Adult Detention Center 200 N....

Duration:00:01:07

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

6/11/2020
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 June 25, 2020 - 10 AM Type: Invitation for Bid Sealed Bid: Yes Bid Bond Required: Yes Currency: USD All Line Required: Yes Bid Bond Percent: 5 Bid Details Opens: June 12, 2020 - 10 AM Closes: June 10,...

Duration:00:01:00

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

6/10/2020
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: www.bexar.org/smwbe or call/email SBED, Director, Renee Watson at: (210) 335-2478 or rwatson@bexar.org

Duration:00:58:40

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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

6/8/2020
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: Yes Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: June 16, 2020 | Bexar County Justice Center | 300 Dolorosa, SA, TX 78205 Event Contact Information: Sana Amanullah sana.amanullah@bexar.org (210) 335-6636

Duration:00:00:45

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

5/28/2020
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 County and you’d like a free “COVID-19 Essential Items Bag” which includes: hand sanitizer, gloves, mask, disinfectant, a non-contact thermometer and more, please visit: https://www.bexar.org/smwbe...

Duration:00:01:56

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

5/7/2020
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 hosted via Zoom communications. For more information, please visit: www.bexar.org/smwbe or call/email SBED, Director, Renee Watson at: (210) 335-2478.

Duration:01:11:39

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

5/6/2020
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 information, please visit: www.bexar.org/smwbe or call/email SBED, Director, Renee Watson at: (210) 335-2478.

Duration:01:06:32

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

5/6/2020
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 SMWBE/DBE/ACDBE business, and directory listing assistance. Charles Johnson, the executive director of the SCTRCA will be presenting information on how certifications can help you gain a competitive...

Duration:01:13:53

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BiblioTech Public Library Small Business Resources Webinar hosted by SBED 5.5.20

5/5/2020
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 business, how to do business with Bexar County and additional library resources available to you 24/7 from the nation’s first digital library. For more information, please visit: www.bexar.org/smwbe...

Duration:00:41:16