Summary

This is a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan document for the Texas Education Agency (TEA) related to contract IW245817. The document outlines requirements for prime contractors to implement subcontracting opportunities with HUB-certified vendors across various categories including woman-owned businesses (WBE), minority-owned businesses (MBE), and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses (SDVOSB). The plan establishes target percentages for HUB subcontracting participation, with specific goals varying by commodity or service category. Prime contractors are required to document good faith efforts to meet or exceed these targets and must maintain records demonstrating their outreach activities, solicitations to HUB vendors, and reasons for any inability to meet stated goals. The subcontracting plan applies throughout the full term of the contract and any renewal periods.

The plan includes specific compliance reporting requirements, mandating that contractors submit documentation of HUB participation, unsuccessful solicitation attempts, and detailed explanations for any shortfalls in meeting HUB targets. Contractors must demonstrate active market research and networking with certified HUB businesses prior to contract performance. The document specifies that failure to meet subcontracting goals or document good faith efforts may result in contract penalties or non-renewal. All HUB vendors used must maintain current certification status throughout contract performance, and prime contractors are responsible for ensuring subcontractors comply with all applicable HUB requirements and reporting obligations.