HUB Program Highlights

UT System Office of HUB Development

 

The Office of HUB Development is responsible for the implementation of the HUB program at UT System and its fifteen campuses. It also ensures compliance with state HUB laws and educates the university and business communities about the benefits of using HUB vendors. The Office of HUB Development is committed to providing full and equal opportunity for all businesses to provide goods and services needed in support of the System’s instructional, research, patient care and public service missions. In addition, the Office of HUB Development offers assistance to vendors wishing to become or subcontract with HUBs. The office also provides support to HUB coordinators at UT System Administration and the UT System institutions. The goal of the program is to increase the number of contracts awarded to HUBs by bringing both HUBs and agency buyers together.

 

Program Highlights

• HUB Program staff expanded from 5 to 11 with each staff member assigned specific construction markets. Each will be working with prime contractors and large first-tier subcontractors to identify opportunities for HUB special trade firms.
• Continuing initiative to sponsor/participate in market-based outreach programs.
• Mentor Protégé Program – created to foster long-term relationships between prime contractors and HUBs to increase the ability of HUBs to contract with the state or to receive subcontracts under a state contract. In addition, the program is also designed to provide professional guidance and support to Protégé firms to facilitate their growth and development.
• Technical Assistance Program – created to provide technical assistance and training tools that address major barriers to HUBs in construction, professional and other services, and commodities including financing, bonding, marketing, safety, insurance and proposal response. Additionally, the Technical Assistance program can provide information on resources available that can assist HUBs as well as stay abreast of issues that may impact HUB firms in the surety, banking, insurance, and construction industries.