November 30, 2016

Tabitha Evans called to order the regular meeting of the HUB Committee at 9:32am on November 30, 2016 at Otho Plummer Building Section A, Rm 102.

II. Vendor Introduction/Presentation(s)

Tabitha Evans introduced three HUB vendors to the HUB committee.  The following persons were present: Click Solution Media, H&R Enterprises, and Edwards Energy Environment Waste Management

1. Click Media Solution – Is a media solutions firm that works closely with Liberman Broadcasting Inc. They are based mainly in Hispanic communities and could increase the student population by targeting the minority population.
2. H&R Enterprises – Is a minority owned small business distributor of janitorial, food service, packaging, office supplies, as well as promotional items. Has been in operation since 2010.
3. Edwards Energy Environmental & Waste Management – Provides energy management, performance contracting, energy audits, EPA energy star, sustainability programs, and water conservation projects. Minority owned business based in Kingwood, TX.

Vendors were dismissed once all presentations were completed.

III. HUB Goals/Current Status

A. Tabitha Evans provided a document with Lamar University’s current HUB goals for each category. The HUB goals are as follows:

1. Heavy Construction – 11.2%
2. Building Construction – 21.1%
3. Special Trade Construction – 32.9%
4. Professional Services – 23.7%
5. Other Services – 26.0%
6. Commodities – 21.1%

The purpose and importance of meeting our HUB goals were explained to the committee members.  They requested information to be able to identify what category they are affecting when selecting an account code.

 B.  Current Percentages – As of October 31, 2016 Lamar University’s FY 2017 overall expenditures is $13,273,533.26. A total of $11,114,189.49 or 83.7% was spent with Non HUB vendors and $2,159,343.77 or 16.3% was spent with HUB vendors.  The current HUB goal breakdown is as follows:

1. Heavy Construction – 0%
2. Building Construction – 14.6%(HUB), 85.4%(NonHUB)
3. Special Trade Construction – 28.8%(HUB), 71.2%(NonHUB)
4. Professional Services – 0%(HUB), 100%(NonHUB)
5. Commodities – 27.3%(HUB), 72.7%(NonHUB)
6. Other Services – 4.5%(HUB), 95.5%(NonHUB)

The percentages shown for Professional Services were brought into question due to HUB subcontract dollars.  Katherine Miller will investigate Professional Services expenditures further to ensure an accurate breakdown.

The Monthly HUB report for November was provided to the committee.  90.55% of expenditures were made to NonHUB vendors and 9.45% of expenditures were made to HUB vendors.

IV.  Open issues

1. There are no open issues at this time.

V. Adjournment

Tabitha Evans adjourned the meeting at 11:27am.