PILLAR: Fiscally Sound
AGENDA DATE: November 10, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
PRIORITY: N/A
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to increase the service contract with (1) Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for the administration of the Dallas Accelerator Program for the Office of Procurement Services, in an amount not to exceed $314,251, from $603,683 to $917,934 and to extend from November 28, 2026 through September 30, 2027; and (2) Dallas Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council Inc for the administration of the Dallas Accelerator Program for the Office of Procurement Services in an amount not to exceed $185,749, from $356,828 to $542,577 and to extend from November 28, 2026 through September 30, 2027 - Total not to exceed $500,000, from $960,511 to $1,460,511 - Financing: ARPA Redevelopment Fund
*In alignment with Dallas Capacity Building Collaborative.
Body
BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of a service contract is to establish firm pricing for services, for a specific term, which are ordered on an as needed basis.
This Supplemental Agreement will provide for continued administration of the Dallas Accelerator Program (“DAP”) for the Office of Procurement Services. DAP supports the growth of existing small businesses in Dallas through educational resources, entrepreneurship support, and capacity building to strengthen long-term stability and sustainability.
Since 2023, DAP has graduated 178 participants, including 75 under this contract. An additional 70 participants are on track to graduate this year.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On June 28, 2023, the City Council authorized a one-year service contract for the development and administration of the Dallas Accelerator Program for the Small Business Center with CEN-TEX Certified Development Corporation dba BCL of Texas, Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce by Resolution No. 23-0903.
On February 28, 2024, the City Council authorized the transfer and reallocation of ARPA funds from the U.S. Department of Treasury for the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund to the ARPA Redevelopment multi-year fund to provide assistance with completing projects by Resolution No. 24-0315.
On September 25, 2024, the City Council authorized Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to increase the service contract with Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for the development and administration of the Dallas Accelerator Program by Resolution No. 24-1415.
On May 28, 2025, the City Council authorized an eighteen-month service contract for the administration of the Dallas Accelerator Program for the Office of Procurement Services with Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Dallas Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council Inc by Resolution No. 25-0840.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2027 |
FY 2028 |
Future Years |
|
ARPA Redevelopment Fund |
$500,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
BUSINESS PARTICIPATION
|
Prime |
Status |
Workforce % |
|
Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce |
Local |
63.63% |
|
Dallas Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council Inc |
Local |
33.00% |
OWNERS/EXECUTIVES
Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Gabriela Carvallo, Chief Executive Officer
Dallas Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council Inc
Margo J. Posey, President