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Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Requirements Debra Pendley, DARS HUB Coordinator. Agenda Topics. RFP Section 4 Historically Underutilized Business Participation Requirements HUB Subcontracting Plan Development and Submission HSP Quick Checklist – Handout
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Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Requirements Debra Pendley, DARS HUB Coordinator
Agenda Topics RFP Section4 Historically Underutilized Business Participation Requirements HUB Subcontracting Plan Development and Submission HSP Quick Checklist – Handout HSP Methods – Section 4.6.2.1 – 4.6.2.4 HSP Prime Contractor Progress Assessment Report – Section 4.8
Historically Underutilized Business Participation Requirements
RFP Section 4 Historically Underutilized Business Participation Requirements • HUB Participation Goals – Section 4.3 • Potential Subcontracting Opportunities – Section 4.5.1 • Centralized Master Bidders List and HUB Directory – Section 4.5 • Vendor Intends to Subcontract – Section 4.6
RFP Section 4 Historically Underutilized Business Participation Requirements (cont.) • Minority or Women Trade Organizations – Section 4.6.2.4 • Self Performance – Section 4.7 • HSP Changes After Contract Award – Section 4.8 • Reporting and Compliance with the HSP – Section 4.8
HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) Development and Submission
If HSP is inadequate, response will be rejected HUB GOALS Special reminders and instructions HSP Information Page
HSP Quick Checklist ** See Checklist Handout**
METHOD OPTIONS • A Respondent may choose from one of the following methods when completing the HSP: • Method I – if 100% of your subcontracting opportunities will be performed using onlyHUB vendors; • Method II – if one or more of the subcontracting opportunities identified will be performed using HUB protégé’s; • Method III – if a combination of HUBs and Non-HUBs are used to perform the subcontracting work identified AND the HUB goal identified in the solicitation is met or exceeded;
METHOD OPTIONS • A Respondent may choose from one of the following methods when completing the HSP (cont.): • Method IV – if a combination of HUBs and Non-HUBs are used to perform the subcontracting work identified AND the HUB goal identified in the solicitation is not met or exceeded. • Method V - if the Respondent intends to self perform all of the work utilizing their own resources, equipment, employees, and supplies.
ALL METHODS • For ALL Methods the following steps are required to be completed on the HSP Form: • Page 1 - Section 1 - Respondent and Requisition Information; • Page 2 - Company and Requisition Information • Page 2 - Section 2(a)– Subcontracting Intentions • Section 4 – Affirmation and Sign
HSP Information Page Respondent and Requisition Information
Company Name and Requisition # Subcontracting Intentions: If Yes, Complete Section 2a If No, Complete Section 2b
Section 4; Affirmation Signature Affirms that Information Provided is True and Correct.
METHOD I • If all (100%) of your subcontracting opportunities will be performed using only HUB vendors, complete: • All of the steps in Section 1, 2 , and 4; • Section 2 b. – List all the portions of work you will subcontract, and indicate the percentage of the contract you expect to award to HUB vendors; • Section 2 c. – Yes; • HSP GFE Method A (Attachment A) – Complete this attachment for each subcontracting opportunity.
Complete Section 2-b;List all the portions of work you will subcontract, and indicate the % of the contract you expect to award to all HUBs. Complete Section 2-c; Yes if you will be using only HUBs to perform all SubcontractingOpportunities in 2-b.
HSP GFE Method A (Attachment A) Complete this attachment (Sections A-1 and A-2) and List Line # and Subcontracting Opportunity. HUBSubcontractor Selection for this Subcontracting Opportunity
METHOD II • If any of your subcontracting opportunities will be performed using HUB protégés, complete: • All of the steps in Section 1, 2 and 4; • Section 2 b. – List all the portions of work you will subcontract, and indicate the percentage of the contract you expect to award to HUB vendors; • HSP GFE Method B (Attachment B) – Complete Section B-1 and Section B-2 only for each subcontracting opportunity as applicable.
Complete Section 2-b;List all the portions of work you will subcontract, and indicate the % of the contract you expect to award to HUB Protégés. Skip Sections 2-c and 2-d.
HSP GFE Method B (Attachment B) Complete Sections B-1; and B-2 only for each HUB Protégé subcontracting opportunity.
HSP GFE Method B (Attachment B) List the HUB Protégé(s)
METHOD III • If you are subcontracting with HUBs and Non-HUBs, and the aggregate percentage of subcontracting with HUBs in which the HUB Goal identified in the solicitation is met or exceeded, complete: • All of the steps in Section 1, 2, and 4; • Section 2 b. – List all the portions of work you will subcontract, and indicate the percentage of the contract you expect to award to HUB vendors and Non HUB vendors; • Section 2 c. – No; • Section 2 d. – Yes; • HSP GFE Method A (Attachment A) – Complete this attachment for each subcontracting opportunity.
Complete Section 2-b;List all the portions of work you will subcontract, and indicate the % of the contract you expect to award to HUBs and Non-HUBs. Complete Section 2-c; No to using only HUBs to perform all SubcontractingOpportunities in 2-b.
Complete Section 2-d; Yes, to the Aggregate % of the contract expected to be subcontracted to HUBs to meet or exceed the HUB goal, which you have a contract agreement in place for five (5) years or less.
HSP GFE Method A (Attachment A) Complete this attachment (Sections A-1 and A-2) for each subcontracting opportunity. Subcontractor Selection (HUBs and Non-HUBs)
METHOD IV • If you are subcontracting with HUBs and Non-HUBs, and the aggregate percentage of subcontracting with HUBs, holding an existing contract with HUBs for 5 years or less,does not meet or exceed the HUB Goal identified in the solicitation, complete: • All of the steps in Section 1, 2, and 4; • Section 2 b. – List all the portions of work you will subcontract, and indicated the percentage of the contract you expect to award to HUB vendors and Non HUB vendors; • Section 2 c. – No; • Section 2 d. – No; • HSP GFE Method B (Attachment B) – Complete this attachment for each subcontracting opportunity.
Complete Section 2-b;List all the portions of work you will subcontract, and indicated the % of the contract you expect to award to HUBs and Non-HUBs. Complete Section 2-c; No, to using only HUBs to perform all SubcontractingOpportunities in 2-b.
Complete Section 2-d; No, to the Aggregate % of the contract expected to be subcontracted to HUBs to meet or exceed the HUB goal, which you have a contract agreement in place for five (5) years or less.
HSP GFE Method B (Attachment B) Complete Section B-1; and Section B-2 only for each subcontracting opportunity. Good Faith Efforts to find Texas Certified HUB Vendors
HSP GFE Method B (Attachment B) Written Notification Requirements List 3 HUBs Contacted for this Subcontracting Opportunity
HSP GFE Method B (Attachment B) Written Notification To Trade Organizations
HSP GFE Method B (Attachment B) List Trade Organizations Notified with Dates Sent/Accepted.
HSP GFE Method B (Attachment B) Provide written justification why a HUB was not selected for this Subcontracting Opportunity
METHOD V • If you are not subcontracting any portion of the contract and will be fulfilling the entire contract with your own resources (i.e., equipment, supplies, materials, and/or employees), complete: • All of the steps in Section 1, 2, and 4; • Section 3 – Self Performing Justification
Section 3; Self Performing Justification List the specific page(s)/section(s) of your proposal response, ORin the space provided, which explains how your company will perform the entire contract with its own equipment, supplies, materials and/or employees.
HUB Subcontracting Opportunity Notification Form
HSP Prime Contractor Progress Assessment Report • Required with ALLPay Requests • List ALLSub payments (HUBs & Non-HUBs) • Required even if not subcontracting