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

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Page 1: How to Become a DIR Vendor Learn How to Do Business with the State of Texas through DIR Cooperative Contracts

How to Become a DIR Vendor

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

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Texas DIR: Department of Information Resources

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HOW DOES DIR ESTABLISH CONTRACTS?

Cooperative Contracting Process

Competitive Bids

Statewide Master Contracts

Electronic 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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Website

Phases:

• Planning

• RFO Postings

• Evaluation

• Negotiation

• Recent Awards

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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES | WWW.DIR.TEXAS.GOV

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 Plan

Can 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!• Search Products and Services

• Confirm that your product/service aligns with the contract offerings.

• Contact the prime vendor and negotiate

• Prime vendor requests DIR add you Subcontractor 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

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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES | WWW.DIR.TEXAS.GOV

RESOURCES

DIR Historically Underutilized Business Program

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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES | WWW.DIR.TEXAS.GOV

RESOURCES

DIR Event Calendar

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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES | WWW.DIR.TEXAS.GOV

Get to Know DIR’s Procurement Team

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