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State of Texas Spot Bid Fair

Maximizing Access

to State of Texas Opportunities

It’s FREE to Attend the Spot Bid Fair.

Each year the Doing Business Texas Style Spot Bid Fair held at ACCESS and hosted
by State Senator Royce West continues to grow. Last year, more than $3.7 million
was awarded during the Spot Bid Fair. And, there was money left on the table where
no one bid. This event awards contracts and invites businesses to do business with
the State of Texas – right then and there. Don’t bypass the opportunity to do business!

Not sure how it all works? Join the informative Doing Business Texas Style
educational workshops held during the day on Monday, May 7th. Meet some of the
HUB coordinators, understand the State of Texas procurement process and get better

prepared to participate in the Spot Bid Fair itself.

Senator Royce West Senator Royce West believes that small business is at the heart of the Texas

State Senator District 23 economy and that by maintaining a business-friendly environment, our state will
remain a viable engine boosting our economy. There is no reason why anyone

wanting to do business with the State of Texas can’t find the opportunity to bid on work, make meaningful
connections and understand how best to do business with the State. His commitment to this strong connection
event demonstrates how much economic development and minority business inclusion mean to him, the State
of Texas and our overall state economy.

Participate in this unique opportunity to meet with purchasers from state agencies and institutions of higher
education, build relationships and submit bid proposals on-site. Grab your computer, pricing modules and
sharpen your pencils! Need a little space to work out your bids? Visit the Cyber Lounge found on the Expo
floor.

Past Participating State Agencies

Ÿ Texas Department of Ÿ University of Texas System Ÿ University of Texas Health
Transportation (TXDOT) Ÿ Office of Public Insurance Science Center of Tyler

Ÿ Health and Human Services Counsel Ÿ Department of Assistive &
Commission Ÿ UNT System Rehabilitative Services
Ÿ Prairie View A&M University
Ÿ The Lottery Commission Ÿ Texas A&M Commerce Ÿ Texas Tech University System
Ÿ University of Texas - Dallas Ÿ Texas Transportation Institute Ÿ Office of the Attorney General
Ÿ University of Texas - Austin Ÿ Texas ArgriLife Research
Ÿ University of Texas - Arlington (A&M) Ÿ Texas Procurement & Support
Ÿ University of Texas - Tyler Ÿ Texas Workforce Commission
Ÿ Texas Racing Commission Services
Ÿ Railroad Commission of Texas Ÿ Comptroller of Public Accounts
Ÿ Texas Facilities Commission Ÿ Tarleton State University
Ÿ Department of Information Ÿ And many more

Resources Note: The Dallas/Fort Worth Minority
Ÿ Texas Engineering Experiment Supplier Development Council
provides HUB certification for
Station minority-owned businesses.
Ÿ Texas A&M University
Ÿ Texas A&M University System

DID YOU KNOW...?

This is the 11th year Senator West has brought the Spot Bid Fair to the ACCESS
Business Expo. Thank you, Senator West!