How to Become a DIR Vendor

Learn How to Do Business with the State of Texas through DIR Cooperative Contracts

Texas DIR: Department of Information Resources

Planning, Policy & GovernanceEnterprise IT SecurityDigital Government

Data Center ServicesVoice & Data SolutionsCooperative Contracts

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HOW DOES DIR ESTABLISH CONTRACTS?

Cooperative Contracting Process

Competitive Bids Statewide Master ContractsElectronic State Business Daily (ESDB)• Posts request for offers (RFOs) • 30 days

Multiple Awards Specific Term

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HOW TO BECOME A DIR VENDOR

Current Contracting Initiatives

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WebsitePhases:• Planning• RFO Postings• Evaluation• Negotiation• Recent Awards

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WHERE TO START?

Two Roads to Opportunity

(1) (2)Prime Vendor Subcontractor

Two Types:1. Subcontractor2. Order Fulfiller

(Reseller)

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TWO ROADS TO OPPORTUNITY

Prime Vendor

Phases• Submit RFOs to DIR • DIR evaluates, invites vendors to negotiate, awards

contract(s)Awarded & holds a master contract Manufacturer/Publisher or Authorized Reseller Can name resellers under HUB Subcontracting PlanCan accept PO directly or delegate to subcontractor

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TWO ROADS TO OPPORTUNITY

Subcontractor

• No contracts for bid in your area? • Become a Subcontractor!

1. Search Products and Services2. Confirm that your product/service aligns with the

contract offerings. 3. Contact the prime vendor and negotiate 4. Prime vendor requests DIR add you

4 Subcontractor 4 Reseller

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Tips for Vendors

RESOURCES

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Other Procurement Opportunities at DIR

RESOURCES

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RESOURCES

Get to Know DIR’s Customers

State Agencies

Higher Education Institutions

K–12 Independent

School Districts

Cities

Counties

Municipal water districts

Out-of-state Governmental

Entities

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RESOURCES

DIR Historically Underutilized Business Program

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32.9%special trade

xonstruction

23.7%professional

services contracts

26.0% other

services contracts

21.1% commodities

contracts

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RESOURCES

DIR Event Calendar

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Get to Know DIR’s Procurement Team

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