Learning, Information, Networking,
Collaboration (LINC) Mentor- Protégé
Program
In this program, TxDOT mentors small and minority-owned businesses
interested in doing business with TxDOT. The program focuses on
construction, goods and services, information technology and
professional services.
The program goal is to increase business opportunities and the number of small
and minority
businesses bidding and performing on TxDOT contracts.
Technical Assistance Program (TAP)
TAP provides free business development and technical industry
training to Disadvantaged Business Enterprises
(DBEs) in the highway construction industry to enhance the skills necessary to bid and perform on TxDOT
contracts.
One-on-one Business Appointment Program
TxDOT coordinates and arranges appointments between businesses
interested in working with TxDOT and the appropriate agency
purchasers and/or contract management employees.
DBE/HUB/SBE Industry Liaison Meetings
The DBE/HUB/SBE Industry Liaison Meetings provide a
vital two-way communication link between the DBE/HUB/SBE community
and TxDOT. These quarterly meetings provide an opportunity for the small
and minority
businesses development community to provide input and
recommendations to TxDOT DBE/HUB/SBE Programs.
Economic Opportunity Forums
Economic Opportunity Forums (EOFs), held in different cities
throughout the state, seek to attract businesses interested in
finding contracting and procurement opportunities. Business Outreach
and Program Services sponsors and attends many of these functions to provide
information on TxDOT contracting and procurement opportunities.
Small Business Briefings
TxDOT conducts
small business briefings around the state for small and
minority-owned businesses providing contract opportunities and
information on how to do business with TxDOT and the state in
construction, goods and services, information technology and
professional engineering.
Texas Business Opportunity Development Program
(TBOD)
The Texas Business Opportunity Development (TBOD) Program works to
increase minority business participation in the
highway construction industry.
TxDOT Specialized Workshops
These in-depth workshops provide an opportunity for small and
minority-owned businesses
to receive training on various business development and technical
industry topics including: