ESBD_500022_1774380797207_IW246367.pdf

This is a Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUB) Certification document issued by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) certifying the eligibility status of a vendor for state procurement opportunities. The document confirms that the applicant has met the requirements for HUB certification in the State of Texas and is eligible to participate in set-aside contracting programs. The certification establishes the vendor's qualification to bid on state and local contracts that include HUB preferences and set-asides. The document provides the certification details necessary for the vendor to compete for contracts across Texas government agencies and political subdivisions that utilize the HUB program.

The HUB certification grants the vendor preferential consideration in contracts designated for historically underutilized businesses, which are small businesses owned and operated by economically or socially disadvantaged individuals. This certification is valid for the purposes of fulfilling set-aside requirements and helps state agencies and local governments meet their diversity procurement goals. The vendor's certified status allows participation in contracts where HUB certifications are required or preferred, providing access to contract opportunities that may otherwise be restricted to certified minority, women-owned, or disadvantaged business enterprises operating within Texas.