MWBE Brochure

OUR PROGRAM

Our minority andWomen Business Enterprise Program was established in 2006 to affirm its non-discrimination position in the contracting and procurement of business with vendors. Our Inclusion Initiative allows us to reach beyond our 30% diversity goal and focus on outreach, partnerships and education to vendors across multiple disciplines. The Edwards Aquifer Authority (EAA) is a regulatory agency established by the 73rd Legislature in May 1993 with the passage of the Edwards Aquifer Authority Act to preserve and protect this unique groundwater resource.The EAA began operating on June 28, 1996.Today, a 17-member board of directors representing Atascosa, Bexar, Caldwell, Comal, Guadalupe, Hays, Medina and Uvalde counties continues its mission. Teams of geologists, hydrogeologists, environmental technicians, educators and administrative staff collaborate to manage, enhance and protect the Edwards Aquifer for the approximately 2 million SouthTexans who rely on the aquifer as their primary source of water. WHO WE ARE

John Camacho Electronics Technician

Latifah Jackson Contracts & Business Development Coordinator

Laurel Galm Recharge Zone Protection Coordinator

DID YOU KNOW? In 2006 the EAA established the Minority & Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Program to affirm its non-discrimination position in the contracting & procurement of business with Vendors. The M/WBE Program has a goal to award 30% of all EAA Contracts to M/WBE Vendors.

Tamauj Thomas Permit Coordinator

ASSISTANCE

The M/WBE Program includes assistance in directing vendors to:

Business Development Workshops

Surety & Financial Support Programs

Certification Workshops

Damon Childs Contract Administrator for Habitat Conservation Plan

WHAT WE BUY The EAA frequently purchases goods and services that use recycled, remanufactured or environmentally safe products.

SERVICES NEEDED

• Safety Equipment • Videography Services • Engineering Services • Information Technology • Lawn/Landscaping • Catering Services • Printing Services • Shredding Services • Office Supplies

• Janitorial Services • Automotive Repair • Insurance Services • Temporary Staffing

• Science-Based Research and Analysis • Environmental Remediation Services • Water Testing/Monitoring • Laboratory Services

Margaret Ross Compensation & Organizational Development Coordinator

CERTIFICATION

The South Central Texas Regional Certification Agency (SCTRCA) is a local certification agency that will assist in certifying your company. Visit their website at: www.sctrca.org

For the State of Texas Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) certification information visit:

www.window.state.tx.us/procurement/registration

CONTACT US

For instructions on becoming a registered vendor and to view current solicitations please visit: www.edwardsaquifer.org

M/WBE Program: (210) 222 - 2204 ext 318 Toll Free: (800) 292 -1047 Email: mwbe@edwardsaquifer.org

Javier Hernandez Special Projects Liaison

Isabel Martinez Conservation Coordinator

900 E Quincy San Antonio, TX 78215 edwardsaquifer.org