BID Academy Application

The B.I.D. Academy is free program to the community. Its intent is to provide state procurement information, business development training, resources to existing Texas HUBs and those businesses looking to be a Texas HUB. This program does not guarantee a contract opportunity nor its a promise of business with state government.*

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How did you hear about us?*

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Business Owner Name

First Last

Business Name

Mailing Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Phone

Email

Do you have a website? If so, please include website

Do you have a logo?

Yes
No

Do you have a business plan?

Yes
No

Do you conduct business online?

Yes
No

Is this a home-based business?

Yes
No

Business Ownership

Minority-owned
Veteran-owned
Woman-owned
Other

Number of years/months in business

Date the business started

Is this a home-based business?

Yes
No

Total Number of Employees (full and part time)

What is the legal entity of your business?

Sole Proprietorship
C-Corporation
LLC
S-Corporation
Partnership
Other

Primary Business Category

County

Check all boxes of the type of certification your business is currently certified as:

Enter other type of certification your business:

Have you ever bid on a state contract or won a bid?

Yes
No

Have you received any city, county, school district or private business bids?

Yes
No

Brief explanation of your company goals and how this program can help meet those goals:

Race/Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
White
Other

In order to enroll in the FREE training certification and job placement program you will need to fill out the pre-qualification form questionnaire below.*

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Take and pass the test that is regulated by the state of Texas.*

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Complete all steps necessary to be placed with an employer, soft skills training, apprenticeships program and attendance of all the classes.*

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Be on time for classes.*

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Will attend 100% of classes.*

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I am available for evening classes.*

Yes
No

I agree to cooperate to periodic follow ups from the Program Specialist or CED unit, after I have completed this training program.*

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I understand that this training is valued at up to $7,500.*

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The B.I.D. Academy Application