WBEA is committed to connecting women-owned businesses with corporate, state and government opportunities. Therefore, this webpage is designed to provide our members with the tools, education and information regarding available Supplier Diversity Events and Bid Opportunities or Requests for Proposals.
A Request for Proposal (referred to as RFP) is an early stage in a procurement process, issuing an invitation for suppliers, often through a bidding process, to submit a proposal on a specific commodity or service. The RFP process brings structure to the procurement decision and allows the risks and benefits to be identified clearly upfront. The RFP may dictate to varying degrees the exact structure and format of the supplier's response, so be sure you read all documentation carefully.
Lastly, the creativity and innovation that suppliers choose to build into their proposals may be used to judge supplier proposals against each other. Keep in mind that when submitting your proposal, it may be best to include your “One- page Wonder” marketing/ advertising tool. This is an introduction of your business to the corporation or prime contractor you’re seeking to do business with.
If you are a contractor wanting to advertise your bid opportunity on the WBEA website, please email
bids@wbea-texas.org .
HUB & SUB Bid Opportunities
Email HUB & SUB bid opportunities to bids@wbea-texas.org. Please make sure that bid documents are in Microsoft Word or PDF format. It must contain all of the pertinent information for the opportunity including website and deadline. The WBEA posts bid opportunities on the WBEA website once a week when staff is available. No confirmations will be sent once bid is posted. You may check back a week after submitting provided the bid was submitted in the correct format.
In accordance with Texas Education Code, Section 51.783, the University of Houston (“Owner”) is soliciting competitive sealed proposals (each, a “Proposal”) from qualified firms (each a “Respondent”) for Hilton Hotel Underground Garage Structural Repairs (the “Project”), located at 4450 University Dr., Houston, Texas 77204.
A mandatory pre-conference meeting and site visit will take place on Friday, August 21, 2026 @ 3:00 PM, Hilton Hotel, 4450 University Drive, Suite S104 (Conference Room). Failure to attend the mandatory pre-submittal meeting will result in disqualification.
The University of Houston is seeking a firm for all labor, equipment, materials, and supplies necessary and reasonably inferable to renovate Eric’s Restaurant to Eric’s Restaurant & Bar and Outdoor Patio in accordance with the drawings and specifications prepared by Kirksey Architects.
A MANDATORY pre-proposal conference and site visit is scheduled for 7/29/26 @ 9 AM CT at Hilton Hotel – University of Houston, 4450 University Drive, Suite S104 (Conference Room).
**Failure to attend the mandatory pre-submittal meeting will result in disqualification.**
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Susanna Garrison Hall Lecture Hall G202 Renovation FY26
In accordance with Texas Education Code, Section 51.783, the University of Houston (“Owner”) is soliciting competitive sealed proposals (each, a “Proposal”) from qualified firms (each a “Respondent”) for Susanna Garrison Hall Lecture Hall G202 Renovation (the “Project”), located at University of Houston, Main Campus in Houston, Texas.
A mandatory pre-proposal conference and site visit is scheduled for Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM CT at 3875 Holman St, Houston, TX 77204. Meet outside the main entrance and the group will go up to the classroom. Following the pre-proposal meeting, there will be a tour of the site.
THE CITY OF HOUSTON
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice