In order to advocate fair and equitable opportunities for the participation of Minority/Women Based Enterpirse firms, HISD is committed to providing opportunities in the areas of purchasing, professional services, and construction. We define an M/WBE firm as a business enterprise that is at least 51% owned by one of the following socially/economically disadvantaged groups – African-American, Hispanic-American, Asian-American, Native-American, and Women. In order to register with HISD as an M/WBE, that firm must be certified by the City of Houston, the Houston Minority Supplier Development Council, and/or the Women's Business Enterprise Alliance.

 

We offer workshops on the first Wednesday of each month at the HISD CFS Operations - Grounds & Facilities Ctr. (Formerly Brock ES), 1417 Houston Avenue, Houston, TX 77007-6237 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.  If the first Wednesday should fall on a scheduled holiday, the workshop will move to the next Wednesday that month.  Please call our Coordinator, Linda McKeehan at (713) 556-7273 for the scheduled dates and times for these events. 

 

Which M/WBE certification agencies are accepted by HISD?HISD accepts M/WBE certifications from the following agencies:

City of Houston - (713) 837-9000
Houston Minority Supplier Development Council - (713) 271-7805
Women's Business Enterprise Alliance - (713) 681-9232

 

The firm must complete an M/WBE Registration Application and attach a copy of their current M/WBE certificate. HISD accepts M/WBE certificates from the following agencies: the City of Houston, the Houston Minority Supplier Development Council, and/or the Women's Business Enterprise Alliance. 

 

If a firm is certified with their respective local certifying agency as an M/WBE, then such company may contact one of the Houston certifying agencies to inquire about reciprocal certification. You may wish to contact the City of Houston at (713) 837-9000, the Houston Minority Supplier Development Council at (713) 271-7805, and/or the Women's Business Enterprise Alliance at (713) 681-9232.

 

For assistance in completing the M/WBE forms you may attend a workshop on the first Wednesday of each month at the HISD CFS Operations - Grounds & Facilities Ctr. (Formerly Brock ES) located at 1417 Houston Avenue, Houston, TX 77007-6237 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.  If the first Wednesday should fall on a scheduled holiday, the workshop will move to the next Wednesday that month. Contact our office for a list of scheduled times and dates for these events.  You may also call the Business Assistance Department at (713) 556-7273 for assistance by telephone or to schedule a meeting with a Supplier Diversity Specialist.

 

A current list of certified and registered M/WBE suppliers is located on our website in the M/WBE directory.

 

Purchasing - 20% M/WBE goal for contracts over $50,000

Professional Services - 25% M/WBE goal for contracts over $50,000

Construction - 20% M/WBE goal for contracts over $50,000