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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
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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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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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RESOURCES
DIR Historically Underutilized Business Program
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RESOURCES
DIR Event Calendar
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Get to Know DIR’s Procurement Team
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