REGULAR MEETING of the MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5:30 pm City of Austin Permit and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive – Room 2002 Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of this MBE/WBE Advisory Committee may be participating by videoconference. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES The public will be allowed to speak at the Advisory Committee meeting remotely by phone or in-person at the address listed above. To participate remotely, speakers must register in advance with the board liaison before the registration deadline. Public Communication: General The first 10 speakers will be allowed to speak on any topic that is not posted on the agenda. The Committee Chair will call upon speakers at the beginning of the meeting. A person may not speak at general communication more often than once out of every three regularly scheduled committee meetings. Public Comment on Agenda Items Members of the public may speak on any item posted to the agenda. Speakers will be called upon when this agenda item is taken up by the Committee Chair. How to Register to Speak Remotely All speakers are required to register for remote participation. Registered speakers will be allowed 3 minutes to speak by telephone only. The deadline for registering is 12:00pm on the day before the meeting. To register to speak, email the board liaison, Nakia James at nakia.james@austintexas.gov before the deadline. Once registration closes, the board liaison will send all speakers an email to confirm registration, provide instructions on speaking at the meeting, and the number to call in on the day of the meeting. How to Sign-Up to Speak In-Person Speakers that would like to address the committee in person will be allowed to sign up until 15 minutes before the start of the meeting. Speakers will be allowed 3 minutes to speak. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If you require Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 or nakia.james@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the MBE/WBE and Small Business Procurement Program Advisory Committee, contact Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 …
REGULAR MEETING of the MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 5:30 pm City of Austin Permit and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive – Room 2002 Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of this MBE/WBE Advisory Committee may be participating by videoconference. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES The public will be allowed to speak at the Advisory Committee meeting remotely by phone or in-person at the address listed above. To participate remotely, speakers must register in advance with the board liaison before the registration deadline. Public Communication: General The first 10 speakers will be allowed to speak on any topic that is not posted on the agenda. The Committee Chair will call upon speakers at the beginning of the meeting. A person may not speak at general communication more often than once out of every three regularly scheduled committee meetings. Public Comment on Agenda Items Members of the public may speak on any item posted to the agenda. Speakers will be called upon when this agenda item is taken up by the Committee Chair. How to Register to Speak Remotely All speakers are required to register for remote participation. Registered speakers will be allowed 3 minutes to speak by telephone only. The deadline for registering is 12:00pm on the day before the meeting. To register to speak, email the board liaison, Nakia James at nakia.james@austintexas.gov before the deadline. Once registration closes, the board liaison will send all speakers an email to confirm registration, provide instructions on speaking at the meeting, and the number to call in on the day of the meeting. How to Sign-Up to Speak In-Person Speakers that would like to address the committee in person will be allowed to sign up until 15 minutes before the start of the meeting. Speakers will be allowed 3 minutes to speak. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If you require Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 or nakia.james@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the MBE/WBE and Small Business Procurement Program Advisory Committee, contact Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 …
ACCX Redevelopment Project MWBE Advisory Committee April 7, 2026 AGENDA • Project Overview & Status Update • M/WBE Participation to Date • Upcoming Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Packages • Question & Answer ACCX Redevelopment Project Project Overview + Status Update Project Overview Total Construction Budget $1.26B Annual Economic Impact $750M+ Construction Schedule April 2025-December 2028 Rentable Square Footage EXISTING CONVENTION CENTER 365,000 SF NEW CONVENTION CENTER 620,000 SF + 140,000 SF in the future Funding HOT*, Convention Center Revenues, PFZ* *HOT: Hotel Occupancy Tax, PFZ: Project Financing Zone 4 Austin City Council Resolution NO. 20210610-096 The City Council seeks to work with the prime architecture firm capable of delivering a world class design befitting a city of Austin’s size and prominence. The Convention Center design shall incorporate the most innovative ideas in programming and placemaking and shall aim to create a civic building that draws and serves Austinites as well as visitors. The City council affirms its intention that the convention Center be, like its companion civic building to the west, the Austin Central Library, a landmark of great distinction, a bustling and vital public gathering place, and a point of pride for the community. 5 Art in Public Places SCALE $17.7M TOTAL INVESTMENT Austin’s largest single investment in public art to date ARCHITECTURAL INTEGRATION 10 artists selected during schematic design of building for architecturally- integrated art Additional AIPP artwork will follow more traditional procurement timeline 6 Sustainability ACC will be the world’s First Zero Carbon Certified Convention Center powered by 100% renewable energy and built with low-impact materials. 7 8 t s e W b u H e h T 9 o e s a P e h T 10 Project Overview + Status Update KEY MILESTONE DATES: Closure of the ACCD: March 31, 2025 Move into New ACCD: January 2029 KEY DESIGN MILESTONES: Project Design: Jan 2024 – Dec 2026 Concept Design: June 2024 Schematic Design: January 2025 DESIGN SCHEDULE Date Milestone July 8, 2024 Footprint + Utility Enabling October 31, 2024 50% SD Demo | Excavation | Steel January 16, 2025 Milestone 3 100% SD Status COMPLETE COMPLETE COMPLETE April 3, 2025 DD MEP | Curtain Wall | Mass Timber Assist COMPLETE Design Development: October 2025 April 3, 2025 Milestone 4 25% DD Milestone Comprehensive Cost COMPLETE Construction Documents: October 2026 July 3, 2025 Milestone 5 - 60% DD MEP …
ACCX Redevelopment Project MWBE Advisory Committee April 7, 2026 AGENDA • Project Overview & Status Update • M/WBE Participation to Date • Upcoming Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Packages • Question & Answer ACCX Redevelopment Project Project Overview + Status Update Project Overview Total Construction Budget $1.26B Annual Economic Impact $750M+ Construction Schedule April 2025-December 2028 Rentable Square Footage EXISTING CONVENTION CENTER 365,000 SF NEW CONVENTION CENTER 620,000 SF + 140,000 SF in the future Funding HOT*, Convention Center Revenues, PFZ* *HOT: Hotel Occupancy Tax, PFZ: Project Financing Zone 4 Austin City Council Resolution NO. 20210610-096 The City Council seeks to work with the prime architecture firm capable of delivering a world class design befitting a city of Austin’s size and prominence. The Convention Center design shall incorporate the most innovative ideas in programming and placemaking and shall aim to create a civic building that draws and serves Austinites as well as visitors. The City council affirms its intention that the convention Center be, like its companion civic building to the west, the Austin Central Library, a landmark of great distinction, a bustling and vital public gathering place, and a point of pride for the community. 5 Art in Public Places SCALE $17.7M TOTAL INVESTMENT Austin’s largest single investment in public art to date ARCHITECTURAL INTEGRATION 10 artists selected during schematic design of building for architecturally- integrated art Additional AIPP artwork will follow more traditional procurement timeline 6 Sustainability ACC will be the world’s First Zero Carbon Certified Convention Center powered by 100% renewable energy and built with low-impact materials. 7 8 t s e W b u H e h T 9 o e s a P e h T 10 Project Overview + Status Update KEY MILESTONE DATES: Closure of the ACCD: March 31, 2025 Move into New ACCD: January 2029 KEY DESIGN MILESTONES: Project Design: Jan 2024 – Dec 2026 Concept Design: June 2024 Schematic Design: January 2025 DESIGN SCHEDULE Date Milestone July 8, 2024 Footprint + Utility Enabling October 31, 2024 50% SD Demo | Excavation | Steel January 16, 2025 Milestone 3 100% SD Status COMPLETE COMPLETE COMPLETE April 3, 2025 DD MEP | Curtain Wall | Mass Timber Assist COMPLETE Design Development: October 2025 April 3, 2025 Milestone 4 25% DD Milestone Comprehensive Cost COMPLETE Construction Documents: October 2026 July 3, 2025 Milestone 5 - 60% DD MEP …
SMBR’s Outreach Efforts Austin Small and Minority Business Resources (SMBR) | March 25, 2026 Meet the Public Information Unit Eddie Bynog, Jr. Sr. Public Information Specialist Strategic Services Divsion Alejandra Villanueva Public Information Specialist Strategic Services Divsion 2 Overview of SMBR Outreach • Communications and Digital Resources • Events and Networking Opportunities • Marketing • Partnership Services 3 SMBR’s Outreach Efforts Communications and Digital Resources Events and Networking Opportunities Marketing Partnerships • Monthly Events Newsletters • Pre-Certification Workshop (monthly) • Annual Strategic Communications Plan • Diversity and Ethnic Chamber Alliance • Quarterly Newsletter • SMBR Website • SMBR Eventbrite • Constant Contact e- blasts/announcements • Supportive Services workshops: Small Business Office Hours I’m Certified, What’s Next? Workshop Small Business Resources Workshops • • • • Doing Business with the City of Austin: Small Business Perspectives (panel discussions) • Meet the Prime and Meet the Sub • Permitting and Development Workshops • Social Media: Facebook and LinkedIn • Social Medial Tool Kits • SMBR’s Eventbrite • SpeakUp Austin • Annual Small Business Connections Conf. • NextDoor (DECA) • Austin Chamber • Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce • Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce • Greater Austin Black Chamber • Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce • Economic Growth Business Incubator (EGBI) • SMBR Resources Guide • Annual Diversity in Contracting Awards • She Built This- Small Business Spotlight series • UT Austin’s IC2 Institute • Inaugural FY24 Annual Report • Airport Expansion and Development Program • Certified Small Business Success Stories • Stakeholder partnerships – (ex. Certified • Brag Sheet • Media Activities: • Gateway 2 Concessions webinars • Runway to Opportunities events • Concessions Industry Day • Active Construction Equity Outreach Plan • Pre-Certification Workshop Campaign businesses, Annual Black Business Summitt, American YouthWorks) • Supportive Services Campaign • Minority Trade Associations • City of Austin Departments 4 Highlights • FY24 created the department’s first Annual Report and Communications Plan. • FY24 and FY25 developed and implemented city-wide social media toolkit for Annual Small Business Connections Conference. Registration FY23: 776 FY24: 793 FY25: 1,389 Attendance FY 23: approx. 300-350 FY24: 700 FY25: 771 • FY24 began ramping up content in socials and FY25 began paid advertising on Facebook. 300 followers 1,000+ followers year end 5 Highlights • FY25 launched She Built This 3-part video series featured on LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube, featuring certified Woman Business Enterprises. • FY26 launched Certified Business …
REGULAR MEETING of the MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:30 pm City of Austin Permit and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive – Room 2002 Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of this MBE/WBE Advisory Committee may be participating by videoconference. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES The public will be allowed to speak at the Advisory Committee meeting remotely by phone or in-person at the address listed above. To participate remotely, speakers must register in advance with the board liaison before the registration deadline. Public Communication: General The first 10 speakers will be allowed to speak on any topic that is not posted on the agenda. The Committee Chair will call upon speakers at the beginning of the meeting. A person may not speak at general communication more often than once out of every three regularly scheduled committee meetings. Public Comment on Agenda Items Members of the public may speak on any item posted to the agenda. Speakers will be called upon when this agenda item is taken up by the Committee Chair. How to Register to Speak Remotely All speakers are required to register for remote participation. Registered speakers will be allowed 3 minutes to speak by telephone only. The deadline for registering is 12:00pm on the day before the meeting. To register to speak, email the board liaison, Nakia James at nakia.james@austintexas.gov before the deadline. Once registration closes, the board liaison will send all speakers an email to confirm registration, provide instructions on speaking at the meeting, and the number to call in on the day of the meeting. How to Sign-Up to Speak In-Person Speakers that would like to address the committee in person will be allowed to sign up until 15 minutes before the start of the meeting. Speakers will be allowed 3 minutes to speak. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If you require Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 or nakia.james@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the MBE/WBE and Small Business Procurement Program Advisory Committee, contact Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 …
Central Procurement Austin Financial Services Matthew Duree Central Procurement’s Objective Central Procurement supports the City of Austin by procuring the materials, services, and construction resources essential to City operations and Capital Project Delivery. We ensure all procurements are conducted through qualified, responsive vendors using appropriate procurement methods that: Comply with City regulations Promote transparency and fairness Maximize value for the City and its residents 2 Central Procurement’s Organizational Chart Kimberly Olivares Director, Financial Services James Scarboro Chief Procurement Officer Matthew Duree Division Chief Beverly Mendez Division Chief Shawn Willett Deputy Procurement Officer Procurement Programs Capital Procurement Corporate Procurement Embedded Procurement 3 Procurement Categories • Administrative • Construction and related professional services • Electric utility • Facilities and grounds • General goods • General services • Health and safety • Information technology • Industrial and MRO • Mobility • Waste 4 What the City Buys Health and Safety 3% Waste 2% Electric Utility 1% General Goods 3% Facilities and Grounds 5% FY 2025 Spend Report $ 3,834,501,268 Mobility 8% Construction 32% General Services 9% Industrial and MRO 10% Information Technology 15% General Administrative 12% 5 Procurement Process Procurement Process Pre-Sourcing Post Award (Managing Contracts in eCAPRIS) Customer AFS Central Procurement Customer Planning Sourcing Contract Execution Contract Management Requisition Solicitation Development Solicitation Receipt Response Evaluation Contract Administration Contract Monitoring Note: For Construction and City-Wide contracts, the Procurement Staff will act as the contract manager/monitor. 7 Procurement Laws and Regulations Texas Local Government Code, Ch 252 City Charter Administrative Bulletins Delegated Authority Policies enacted by City Council Central Procurement Policies and Procedures Other – industry best practices 8 Procurement Process – Noncompetitive Sourcing • Certificate of Exemption Required Emergency Purchasing Sole Source Purchasing Personal, Professional, and Planning Service Purchasing Critical Business Need (Austin Energy Only) • Interlocal Purchasing 9 Procurement Process - Cooperatives A cooperative purchase is a procurement based on competitively bid contracts from other public entities or alliances, enabling faster procurement and volume- based. 10 Procurement Process – Cooperatives (cont’d) Current established Cooperative Purchasing Organizations (CPOs) operating within the State of Texas and authorized by the Austin City Council: • OMNIA Partners • Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments (HGAC) • Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) • The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) • TxSmartBuy • Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TXMAS) • Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) …
Goal KPI Measure Benchmark KPIS FOR MWBE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Increase number of certified firms Number of certified firms added number by category Net 100 new firms/year Number of certification applications approved annually Certification process timeframe Renewal process timeframe % of eligible firms recertifying each cycle (recertification/retention) Number of certified firms awarded a City contract number by category weeks/months to become certified, from inquiry to approval time to recertify retention of certified firms year to year, by category number, by category 450+ one month or less 90% Amount of SBE spend number of awards out of how many total cert firms % of all unique certified firms receiving a direct award or a subcontract each year number of awards out of how many total cert firms Increase oppportunities for certified firms % of new firms bidding within one year of cert % by category % of new firms receiving solicitations/GFE from primes % by category % of recently-certified firms receiving an award within 3rd cert cycle (three years) % by category % awarded to M/WBE & HUB certified firms, as a share of CofA procurement spend dollars awarded to cert firms out of total dollars % of new firms receiving awards via primes Amount of MBE/WBE spend Number of firms participating in Supportive Services Number of outreach events ASMBR participated in Number of referrals from Commission members Number of touches (posts and/or events attended) by Commission members Number of budget/process recommendations considered by Commission members % of City awards that were awarded with direct spend vs. sending solicitations dollars awarded to cert firms number by category number annually number annually, by category number annually number annually % by category Improve knowledge/understanding of certification programs across all stakeholders (procurement staff, firms, primes/corporate entities, supporting organizations, etc.) % of recently-certified firms receiving solicitations within 1st cert cycle (one year) % by category 90% 70% 30% 1,400 75 90% Number of commodity codes awarded to/utilized annually number and spend, by category Count of jobs and % of awards outside the solicitation/bidding process (DIR contracts, etc.) number and % spend, as a percentage of all Profile/contact information updates time since latest update annually Contact list engagement number of firms contacted, each engagement Notes/Ideas/Questions ~1,437 as of Jan 2026 Need to look at more than just construction category: contruction, commodities/goods, professional services, and non-professional services Now sending a post-certification survey New KPI Currently at 7 days …
Small Business Strong Presented by Tamela Saldaña, Ph.D. Austin Small and Minority Business Resources | February 2026 Agenda Objectives Overview of Federal, State and Local Changes What is the City of Austin doing? Austin Small and Minority Business Resources Austin Economic Development Austin Financial Services Share your feedback 2 Our Vision Empowering small businesses to thrive in Austin’s economy by delivering premier customized service 3 Objectives Inform the public of the recent changes to the federal Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE)/Airport Concessions Disadvantage Business Enterprise (ACDBE) Programs, the State of Texas HUB Program, and other local small and minority programs. Provide an overview of the City of Austin’s programs and resources that support small and minority owned businesses. Engage the public to receive input to enhance the offerings provided by the City of Austin to support the Austin small businesses community. Provide an opportunity for Q&A related to business resources and services. 4 Overview of Federal, State, and Local Program Changes What is the IFR? On October 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR) impacting the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) Programs. The IFR does the following: Removes race-and sex-based presumptions of social and economic disadvantage from the DBE and ACDBE Programs. Requires certification re-evaluation of firms to demonstrate social and economic disadvantage based on individual experience and circumstances. Pauses certain compliance requirements/functions until certification re-evaluation is complete for state Unified Certification Programs. IFR link: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/10/03/2025-19460/disadvantaged-business- enterprise-program-and-disadvantaged-business-enterprise-in-airport 6 What is the TX Comptroller’s Emergency Rule? The State of Texas Comptroller issued an Emergency Rule on December 2, 2025 impacting the Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) and was officially published in the Texas Register on December 12, 2025, that: Removes race-and sex-based presumptions related to the State of Texas Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program and reclassify the program to serve small businesses owned by service- disabled veterans, regardless of their race, sex, or ethnicity. The Comptroller redesignated program as the Veteran Heroes United in Business, or VetHUB Program HUBs that are currently certified will retain their certification until the Comptroller’s Office reviews eligibility for the VetHUB Program. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/archive/December122025/Emergency%20Rules/34.PUBLIC%20FINANCE.h tml#3 7 Other Texas Local M/WBE Program Changes City of Fort Worth August 2025, Fort Worth City Council voted to suspend all Diversity, Equity, …
REGULAR MEETING of the MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 5:30 pm City of Austin Permit and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive – Room 2002 Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of this MBE/WBE Advisory Committee may be participating by videoconference. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES The public will be allowed to speak at the Advisory Committee meeting remotely by phone or in-person at the address listed above. To participate remotely, speakers must register in advance with the board liaison before the registration deadline. Public Communication: General The first 10 speakers will be allowed to speak on any topic that is not posted on the agenda. The Committee Chair will call upon speakers at the beginning of the meeting. A person may not speak at general communication more often than once out of every three regularly scheduled committee meetings. Public Comment on Agenda Items Members of the public may speak on any item posted to the agenda. Speakers will be called upon when this agenda item is taken up by the Committee Chair. How to Register to Speak Remotely All speakers are required to register for remote participation. Registered speakers will be allowed 3 minutes to speak by telephone only. The deadline for registering is 12:00pm on the day before the meeting. To register to speak, email the board liaison, Nakia James at nakia.james@austintexas.gov before the deadline. Once registration closes, the board liaison will send all speakers an email to confirm registration, provide instructions on speaking at the meeting, and the number to call in on the day of the meeting. How to Sign-Up to Speak In-Person Speakers that would like to address the committee in person will be allowed to sign up until 15 minutes before the start of the meeting. Speakers will be allowed 3 minutes to speak. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If you require Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 or nakia.james@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the MBE/WBE and Small Business Procurement Program Advisory Committee, contact Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 …
Solicitation Description SLBP Goal Information Cost Estimate Award Amount Prime MBE AA H A/NA WBE MBE/ WBE Non Sub FY 2026 Council Awards Report December 2025 # 1 Solicitation No CLMB333 / CC2020.12 Prime Subs CC2020.12 Security Improvements at City Facilities Centennial Contractors Enterprises, Inc. (FW) H.R. Marc Co., Inc. Non-MWBE Total 2 CLMP387 Prime Subs Lime Sustainability & Water Treatment Process Evaluation Hazen and Sawyer, DPC (FA) Baer Engineering and Environmental Consulting, Inc. (MA) CAS Consulting and Services, Inc. Non-MWBE Total 3 CLMC1125 Guildford Cove Boosted Pressure Zone Waterline Improvements Prime Subs Packsaddle Management, LLC (MB) Avery Williamson / Avery's Lawn Care & Landscaping, LLC (MH) CGT AUS, Inc. / C Garcia Trucking (FN) KLP Commercial, LLC / KLP Construction Supply (FW) Chlor-Serv, Inc. (FW) Verity Civil Contracting, Inc. / Kiwi Trucking Company, Inc. Non-MWBE Total 4 CLMC1116 West Bank Lift Station Odor Control Facility Prime Subs Arguijo Corporation (FB) All Points Inspection Services, Inc. (MH) Fuerte Electric, Inc. (MA) Benqwest, LLC (FW) Liquid Waste Solutions, LLC (FN) KLP Commercial, LLC / KLP Construction Supply Non-MWBE Total 5 CLMC1134 Prime Subs Concordia Water & Wastewater Pipeline Renewal Arguijo Corporation (MB) Avery Williamson / Avery's Lawn Care & Landscaping, LLC (MH) Jag Trucking, Inc. (FN) KLP Commercial, LLC / KLP Construction Supply (FW) Aggregate Logisitics, LLC Non-MWBE Total 6 CLMC1126 Prime Subs Travis Heights Reclaimed Water Main Cash Construction Co., Inc. (FB) All Points Inspection Services, Inc. (FW) Chlor-Serv, Inc. (FW) Liquid Waste Solutions, LLC Non-MWBE Total 7 CLMC1113 Walnut Creek - Thompkins Tributary at Lavinia Lane Stream St Prime Subs Austin Filter Systems (MB) Avery Williamson / Avery's Lawn Care & Landscaping, LLC (MH) Roman Solutions, LLC / Stand Strong Fencing Of West Lake Hills (MA) Benqwest, LLC (FW) Aggregate Logisitics, LLC 8 CLMC1001 Prime Subs Barton Creek - Oak Acres Creek Flood Risk Reduction Project (MH) Santa Clara Construction, LTD (MB) Earthco Landscape Construction, LLC (MA) Benqwest, LLC (FW) Champion Fuel Solutions Non-MWBE Total Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N SG GFE $1,694,508 $1,694,508 $489,083 $256,375 $768,197 NG $1,100,000 $1,100,000 SG MG SG MG SG MG $4,969,828 $555,128 $4,250,000 SG GFE $6,038,565 SG MG SG MG $950,432 $3,826,000 $3,554,944 $2,904,627 $57,222 $215,000 $35,554 $6,500 $30,000 $266,041 $673,012 $209,385 $14,500 $92,566 $7,132 $1,560 $9,162 $338,706 $3,679,254 $1,496,061 $68,500 …
Director’s Communications Update Austin Small and Minority Business Resources | February 2026 Upcoming Events - ASMBR Small Business Office Hours Wednesday, February 4, Noon – 2 p.m., Cepeda Branch Small Business Office Hours Wednesday, February 18, Noon to 2 p.m., Little Walnut Creek Small Business Pre-Certification Workshop Wednesday, February 18, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Virtual Small Business Office Hours Wednesday, March 4, Noon to 2 p.m., Millwood Small Business Perspectives: Certified Business Success Panel Wednesday, March 18, 9 a.m. 2 Outreach and Partnerships Permitting and Development 101 + Understanding the Development Process • ASMBR is collaborating with Austin Development Services (ADS) to plan and host two workshops: one in-person and one virtual. • Workshops targeted at business owners and contractors who provide construction or skilled trade services. • Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the development process, be introduced to key ADS staff members, and learn about available tools, resources that support Austin’s development community. • First workshop (in-person) is tentatively scheduled for May 6 at the Permitting and Development Center (PDC). 3 Campaigns To highlight the resilience of Austin’s certified firms and increase their market visibility through high-impact, localized storytelling, ASMBR’s Strategic Services division has invited firms to participate in the “Certified Business Success Stories” social media campaign. • Launching Spring 2026, this series provides a weekly "Success Story" spotlight on ASMBR’s LinkedIn and Facebook pages. • Public Information staff will conduct brief, 15-minute interviews with business owners to capture the "human element" and unique or interesting facts about the business. • To maximize impact, each feature will be "boosted" via paid social media, specifically targeting the business owner's local zip code. • Businesses receive a custom suite of social media assets (Hero Tiles and Fast-Fact Graphics) for their own promotional use. This project supports ASMBR’s directive to platform more certified firms and highlight their successes. The campaign integrates with the existing Small Business Spotlight Video Series developing consistency and reinforcing brand-recognition. 4 Communications Small Business Spotlight Series: She Means Business Spotlight 2: Tsen Engineering, Stephaine Tsen (Published Monday, February 2) Spotlight 3: Carter Designs, Donna Carter (March) Certified Business Success Stories Invite (Published Wednesday, January 28) Monthly Upcoming Events newsletter (Published Tuesday, February 3 ) Quarterly newsletter (March) 5 Final Thoughts Nakia will share a Google Drive link that contains social media graphics (Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram) along with associated …
MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee MEETING MINUTES The MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee convened in a regular meeting on February 3, 2026. Members attended both virtually and in-person at the City of Austin Permit and Development Center at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Room 2002 in Austin, TX. CALL TO ORDER Committee Chair, Sherice Williams called the meeting to order at 5:36pm. COMMITTEE MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: In-Person: Sherice Williams (Chair), Jaime (J.R.) Gonzales, Nabiha Hassan, Elizabeth Monteleone Lena Banks (Vice-Chair), Janel Austin, Amin Dhukka, Roberta Johnson, Ahmed Moledina Valerie Esparza Virtual: Absent: PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL • None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the MBE/WBE Advisory Committee Regular Meeting on January 6, 2026. • The minutes were considered for approval and approved on a motion by Committee Member, Roberta Johnson and seconded by Committee Member, Ahmed Moledina. Approved on a 7- 0 vote (Committee Member J.R. Gonzales and Committee Vice-Chair Lena Banks were not present at the time of the vote). DISCUSSION 2. Discussion regarding the Austin SMBR Director’s Report on upcoming initiatives and events related to the Austin Small and Minority Business Resources (SMBR) department. • SMBR Director, Edward Campos shared upcoming SMBR events. 3. Discussion regarding the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that demonstrate the success of the committee. • Committee Vice Chair, Lena Banks lead this discussion. o Recruited committee members to participate in the KPI Working Group that will develop KPIs that demonstrate the success of the committee. Page 1 of 2 o Committee Members, Ahmed Moledina, Roberta Johnson, and Nabiha Hassan were interested in joining the working group. o Meeting invites will be sent by Committee Vice Chair, Lena Banks to the next working group meeting. o No more than five committee members will be allowed to participate to prevent a quorum. o Will review the KPI’s that are currently tracked by SMBR. STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. Staff briefing on the Certification Roll Report by the SMBR Interim Certification Division Manager. • SMBR Business Development Counselor, Sandra Fabian-Ramirez provided the update. 5. Staff briefing on the Council Awards Report by the SMBR Compliance Officer. • SMBR Compliance Officer, Felecia Shaw provided the update. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Called for future agenda items from Committee members. Staff Briefings • Presentation from Austin Convention Center on the future of ACC • Overview of the City’s procurement process by Austin Financial Services …
REGULAR MEETING of the MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:30 pm City of Austin Permit and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive – Room 2002 Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of this MBE/WBE Advisory Committee may be participating by videoconference. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES The public will be allowed to speak at the Advisory Committee meeting remotely by phone or in-person at the address listed above. To participate remotely, speakers must register in advance with the board liaison before the registration deadline. Public Communication: General The first 10 speakers will be allowed to speak on any topic that is not posted on the agenda. The Committee Chair will call upon speakers at the beginning of the meeting. A person may not speak at general communication more often than once out of every three regularly scheduled committee meetings. Public Comment on Agenda Items Members of the public may speak on any item posted to the agenda. Speakers will be called upon when this agenda item is taken up by the Committee Chair. How to Register to Speak Remotely All speakers are required to register for remote participation. Registered speakers will be allowed 3 minutes to speak by telephone only. The deadline for registering is 12:00pm on the day before the meeting. To register to speak, email the board liaison, Nakia James at nakia.james@austintexas.gov before the deadline. Once registration closes, the board liaison will send all speakers an email to confirm registration, provide instructions on speaking at the meeting, and the number to call in on the day of the meeting. How to Sign-Up to Speak In-Person Speakers that would like to address the committee in person will be allowed to sign up until 15 minutes before the start of the meeting. Speakers will be allowed 3 minutes to speak. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If you require Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 or nakia.james@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the MBE/WBE and Small Business Procurement Program Advisory Committee, contact Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 …
Solicitation Description SLBP Goal Information Cost Estimate Award Amount Prime MBE AA H A/NA WBE FY 2026 Council Awards Report November 2025 Solicitation No CLMB333 / WC2020.8 Prime Subs Replacement Maintenance Storage Warden Construction Corporation (FW) Liquid Waste Solutions, LLC Non-MWBE Total # 1 2 3 CLMC1097 Prime Subs BUCC Phase 2 UPS Replacement Fakouri Electrical Engineering, Inc. No subcontracting opportunities identified CLMC1075 Prime Subs Northwest Area Lift Station Improvements: Four Points Center (MH) Facilities Rehabilitation, Inc. (MB) CVI Development, LLC (FN) KLP Commercial, LLC / KLP Construction Supply (FH) CL Concrete Construction Corporation 4 CLMC1119 Prime Subs Cargo Ave Reconstruction and Waterline Relocation Project Cash Construction Co., Inc. All Points Inspection Services, Inc. Woolery Custom Fence Co. Environmental Safety Services, Inc. Non-Certified Total 4 CLMP385 Prime Subs Prime Subs CLMB333 / BI2020.14 Prime Subs CLMB333 / BI2020.15 Prime Subs CLMB333 / JS2020.13 Prime Subs CLMB333 / WC2020.13 Prime Subs 5 6 7 8 Project Management Staff Augmentation Services for Water & Wastewater and General Civil Engineering Projects Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc. No subcontracting opportunities identified HDR Engineering, Inc. No subcontracting opportunities identified Ben White Facility Acquisition and Initial Renovations Office Suite 350 Basic IDIQ, Inc. (MH) Southstone Development Group, LLC (MA) ATX Environmental Solutions, LLC (FW) Audrey Jo Darden / Rock And Roll Concrete And Paving, LLC (FH) J S Electric, Inc. Non-MWBE Total Ben White Facility Acquisition and Initial Renovations Suite 520 Basic IDIQ, Inc. (MH) Southstone Development Group, LLC (MA) ATX Environmental Solutions, LLC (FW) Audrey Jo Darden / Rock And Roll Concrete And Paving, LLC (FH) J S Electric, Inc. Non-MWBE Total Austin Police East Substation Renovations Jamail & Smith Construction, LP No goals established Hydronic Piping System Coupling Replacement and Insulation Improvement Warden Construction Corporation No goals established Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y MBE/WBE GFE $700,000 $700,000 $237,350 $1,773 $468,456 NG $600,000 $629,199 SG MG $3,942,100 NG $8,000,000 $3,774,900 $3,507,900 $127,000 $80,000 $60,000 $6,312,178 $5,291,480 $11,400 $20,750 $94,999 $893,548 NG $12,000,000 $12,000,000 SG GFE SG GFE NG NG $1,281,321 $812,577 $2,768,750 $414,190 $76,550 $121,670 $12,000 $229,385 $427,526 $2,768,750 $283,302 $30,706 $85,755 $11,750 $126,093 $274,971 $1,218,773 $1,250,000 33.45 100.00 92.94 83.83 100.00 100.00 32.32 3.50 1.62 3.36 3.36 1.35 2.12 2.12 1.46 1.58 1.58 1.74 0.00 2.51 5.97 5.97 0.70 9.50 9.50 1.00 18.84 0.94 17.90 34.86 1.74 2.51 3.78 3.78 0.70 10.55 1.00 16.96 10.55 1.45 …
MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee MEETING MINUTES The MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee convened in a regular meeting on January 6, 2026. Members attended both virtually and in-person at the City of Austin Permit and Development Center at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Room 2002 in Austin, TX. CALL TO ORDER Committee Chair, Sherice Williams called the meeting to order at 5:52pm. COMMITTEE MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: In-Person: Virtual: Absent: Sherice Williams (Chair), Jaime (J.R.) Gonzales Lena Banks (Vice-Chair), Amin Dhukka, Valerie Esparza, Roberta Johnson Janel Austin, Ahmed Moledina, Nabiha Hassan (technical issues) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL • None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the MBE/WBE Advisory Committee Regular Meeting on December 2, 2025. • The minutes were considered for approval and approved on a motion by Committee Vice- Chair, Lena Banks, and seconded by Committee Member, J.R. Gonzales. Approved on a 6-0 vote. DISCUSSION 2. Discussion regarding the Austin SMBR Director’s Report on upcoming initiatives and events related to the Austin Small and Minority Business Resources (ASMBR) department. • ASMBR Director, Edward Campos shared upcoming ASMBR events. • ASMBR Sr. Public Information Officer, Eddie Bynog presented the first video from the Small Business Spotlight series, highlighting local entrepreneur, Inez Escamilla of Loose Cannon Industries. DISCUSSION AND ACTION 3. Discussion regarding overview of Austin SMBR’s Key Performance Metrics. • ASMBR Strategic Services Division Manager, Patricia Bourenane gave the presentation that covered the following: Page 1 of 2 o Overview of ASMBR’s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) o Framework for the Committee to develop KPIs o Guidance on creating goals and KPIs Action Items • ASMBR to provide links to social media and other helpful information that Commissioners can use to share with their networks. (Committee Member, J.R. Gonzales) • Provide a percentage of MBE/WBE spend on all City projects (Committee Vice-Chair, Lena Banks) STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. Staff briefing on the Certification Roll Report by the ASMBR Interim Certification Division Manager. • ASMBR Interim Certification Division Manager, Michelle Meadows provided the update. 5. Staff briefing on the Council Awards Report by the ASMBR Compliance Officer. • ASMBR Assistant Director, Tamela Saldana provided the update. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Called for future agenda items from Committee members. Staff Briefings • Presentation from Austin Convention Center on the future of ACC • Overview of the City’s procurement process by Austin Financial Services Reports • Chapter 380 Reports …
