Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program

Mission Statement

The University of Texas at Tyler (UT Tyler) and the UT Tyler Health Science Center are dedicated to empowering and supporting Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) through focused outreach, education, and training on navigating the procurement process with the State of Texas. UT Tyler is committed to fostering an environment that enhances opportunities for HUBs to compete for university purchases and contracts. We are fully committed to ensuring fair access and participation for HUB suppliers across all departments and operations of the Universitys and health science center.

UT Tyler & UT Tyler Health Science Center HUB Goals

11.2% for heavy construction other than building contracts;
21.1% for all building construction, including general contractors and operative builders contracts;
32.9% for all special trade construction contracts;
23.7% for professional services contracts;
26% for all other services contracts, and
21.1% for commodities contracts.

How to do Business with UT Tyler and UT Tyler Health Science Center

Bonfire
All formal solicitation documents for the UT Tyler campus and UT Tyler Health Science Center are posted on Bonfire Interactive Procurement Portal.

ESBD
All formal solicitation documents for the UT Tyler campus and UT Tyler Health Science Center are posted on the Electronic State Business Daily website.

Search: Univ of Texas at Tyler / Agency 750 or UT Tyler Health Science Center / Agency 785

Connect with us

Elmer Manzano - CTCD Buyer III/HUB Coord.

Email: HUB@uttyler.com emanzano@uttyler.edu
Phone: (903)566-7153

I am committed to increasing the number and value of business transactions with Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) at The University of Texas at Tyler. Supporting HUB participation aligns with both our institutional values and the State of Texas’ goals for economic opportunity. Achieving this objective requires a collective effort—every purchase you make has the potential to create meaningful opportunities for HUB vendors. Our HUB team actively identifies and encourages HUB suppliers to offer products and services to UT Tyler. I encourage you to collaborate with our HUB Program and take an active role in supporting this important initiative by making a good-faith effort to seek out and engage with HUBs in your purchasing decisions.

HUB Policies and Procedures

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