Supplier Development

Upcoming Events

Supplier Development Series

Apply now and join us for biweekly sessions from Aug. 17 through Oct. 8 at Dallas College Bill J. Priest Center. This free series is for small businesses interested in doing business with Dallas College.

This program is funded 100% by Dallas College at zero cost to participants.

Apply Today for the Fall 2024 Supplier Development Series

  • Resources Available at Dallas College Bill J. Priest Center
  • Diverse Certifications
  • Cooperative Agreements
  • Formal Solicitations
  • Credit and QuickBooks

Full schedule is available within the registration form.

Construction Academy Series

Apply now and join us for seven sessions to learn critical aspects of project planning, insurance, accounting, estimating and finance, and the fundamentals for growing and taking your company to the next level. Sessions will be held Sept. 20, Oct. 4, Oct. 18, Oct. 25, Nov. 1, Nov. 15 and Nov. 29 at Dallas College Coppell Center, Building A.

This program is funded 100% by Dallas College at zero cost to participants.

Apply Today for the Fall 2024 Construction Academy Series

  • Business in continuous operation for over 2 years
  • Annual business revenue average between $150,000 and $2 million in the past three years
  • Business with a minimum of two employees (can include owner)
  • Must be able to commit to seven full day workshops
  • Bring your laptop

  • Project Planning
  • Insurance Requirements
  • Finance (Capital/Credit)
  • Estimating
  • Budget
  • Accounting and Finance

Full schedule is available within the registration form.

 

The goal of the Supplier Development program is to develop, maintain and enhance participation with diverse suppliers by providing equal access to business opportunities at Dallas College.

Resources

About Supplier Development

  • Construction
  • Professional Services
  • Facilities
  • Education
  • IT
  • Marketing

  • RFP Request for Proposal
  • RFB Request for Bid
  • RFQ Request for Qualifications
  • RFI: Request for Information

  • MBE: Minority Business Enterprise
  • WBE: Women Business enterprise
  • LGBTQ+
  • VETERANS
  • DBE: Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
  • SBE: Small Business Enterprise
  • HUB- Historically Underutilized Business

Our Services

 

Connect

We connect qualified businesses with Dallas College buyers.

 

Notifications

We email notifications to certified and diverse vendors of upcoming opportunities.

 

Orientation

We provide orientation on doing business with Dallas College.

Contact Us

Jeanette Schutz

  • Senior Director, Supplier Development