HUB Program

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin

Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program

It is the policy of The University of Texas System to promote full and equal opportunity for all businesses to provide materials, supplies, and equipment, as well as construction, professional and other services needed to support the mission and operations of the University of Texas System and The University of Texas of the Permian Basin. The University of Texas System and The University of Texas of the Permian Basin commit to a good faith effort to increase purchases from and contract awards to Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) firms consistent with Texas’ goals for HUB participation and overall economic development and prosperity.

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin has established a HUB Program which provides the following:

• Designated HUB Coordinator;
  
• Staff Coordinating Group which provides expertise within the organization to implement the HUB Program;
  
• HUB outreach program designed to create and maintain linkages with existing HUBs, as well as recruit new HUBs;
  
• Monthly internal reporting of HUB utilization; and
  
• Annual and semi-annual reports to the UT System regarding HUB utilization.
  

The HUB Program will be operated in accordance with the State of Texas General Services Commission (GSC) Rules 111.11 through 111.28, as well as The University of Texas System "Business Procedures Memorandum #58-06-00," with regard to all HUB contracting and sub-contracting, as well as community outreach activities.

(reference: Texas Administrative Code)

The HUB Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of the HUB Program, and reports directly to the President.

Staff Coordinating Group:

The Staff Coordinating Group provides functional staff expertise to the HUB Coordinator and the University, assisting with training and HUB Program implementation. Members provide expertise in procurement, accounting, information services, and HUB program development.

Internal Education:

The HUB Coordinator, with assistance from the Staff Coordinating Group, will provide appropriate HUB Program training within the University. Training activities will include presentations to the Business Affairs Directors, Deans and Department Chairs, and Faculty (via Faculty Retreat and New Faculty Orientation).

Community Outreach

The HUB Coordinator, with assistance from the Staff Coordinating Group, will perform outreach activities to ensure community awareness of the HUB Program. These activities will include:

• Networking with area Chambers of Commerce and other business organizations, and providing HUB Program information to members;
  
• Networking with minority organizations, and providing HUB Program information to members;
  
• Providing forums for current contractors and potential contractors, to explain the HUB Program and seek additional HUB contractors;
  
• Meeting with HUB certified firms to encourage contracting and sub-contracting activities;
  
• Seeking out and meeting with firms who qualify as HUBs, to encourage HUB certification; and
  
• Facilitating mentor-protégé relationships between experienced or "graduated" HUBs and new HUB firms.
  

HUB Certification Information

Information regarding HUB certification may be obtained by contacting the HUB Coordinator (above). Please also refer to General Service Commission's HUB web site:
http://www.gsc.state.tx.us/hubbid/hubindex.html

Certification forms may be downloaded at:
http://www.gsc.state.tx.us/hubbid/forms/cmbl-app.pdf