Please take about 15 minutes to complete a Bexar County survey related to government contracts and procurement. There are two surveys (Vendor and Customer and Partner) that differ slightly based on your type of organization, so please read the short intent of each survey and complete the appropriate survey.

Study Purpose:

This Bexar County study has several proposed benefits to African American business owners. Therefore, please take about 15 minutes to answer each question below. Data from this study aims to serve the following purposes.

1. Understand African American companies' interest and capacity to work on government contracts/procurements;
2. Determine their awareness, experience, and barriers when working on government contracts; and
3. Identify the best methods to communicate and provide information about government contracts to the African American community.

Participation Benefits:

1. Your organization name and basic information (see Section E. Bexar County Procurement Directory questions) CAN be included on the Bexar County list of African American registered organizations interested in doing contract work for government agencies and other Texas companies.
2. If you provide your contact information, you MAY periodically receive information (via email, web postings, etc.) related to available government contracts and government trainings.
3. A full report that includes the study results, pertinent information related to African American business, and additional information about acquiring government contracts/procurements.

Study Informed Consent:

This study has been approved by UTSA's Institutional Review Board (IRB) and the informed consent, which includes additional information about the study, contact information, and rights related to participation, may be obtained by clicking here or copying and pasting the following link: http://ccbraabe.iedtexas.org/IRBinfo