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Message from the Founder MR. D-MARS “Small and minority-owned businesses must play a significant role in our efforts to restore economic growth. Small businesses employ half of the nation’s private sector workforce; create a large share of the Nation’s new jobs; and introduce many groundbreaking ideas into the marketplace.” – President Barack Obama

Houston is one of the country’s most diverse major cities. When diversity is embraced, the economy and the workforce are strengthened. I find it extremely rewarding that we at Subcontractors USA are able to highlight agencies, primes and subcontractors and those in the industries of engineering, architecture, construction, transportation, IT, petrochemical, oil and gas, and energy and manufacturing who work together to foster diversity in Houston’s business world. As a minority-owned publication and media company, we feel it is our obligation and privilege to celebrate the agencies who spend their money, time, and resources to give minority-owned small businesses opportunities. There are times when companies do not meet their minority participation goals. However, we like to highlight those companies that do meet their minority participation goals, striving to be the bridge that fosters growth in the Houston area for small businesses that want to do business with their larger counterparts. We realize it is important to be inclusive, and so do this year’s group of deserving honorees. This annual event highlights and celebrates those who are contributing to Houston’s economic growth and prosperity. Subcontractors USA takes great pride and pleasure in honoring top primes and agencies who open doors for great things to happen for small businesses. This is an excellent opportunity to give our prime contractors the accolades they deserve for their achievements in the industry and their contributions to the community! MR. D-MARS President & CEO Subcontractors USA

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July 27, 2016

Dear Friends: On behalf of the constituents of the Eighteenth (18th) Congressional District and the United States House of Representatives, please allow me to convey my warmest greetings to you on this most important occasion. In the spirit of peace and prosperity, I take great pride in joining the Top 25 Contractors and Supplier Diversity Champions in their mission to create opportunities for small, women and minority-owned businesses. I especially congratulate you for your tremendous outreach throughout the city of Houston. Diversity in business is critical to success in today’s marketplace and the work you do to ensure that inclusion is paramount. Let me congratulate all of this year’s honorees. The 2016 Top Prime Contractors and Supplier Diversity Champions have broken barriers in their respective fields and left an indelible mark on the face of Houston, throughout their understanding of the need for diversity and mentorship in business. I would also like to thank Subcontractors USA for honoring the prime contractors and agencies who work relentlessly to support diversity. I recognize the value added to Houston by MWBE and small business owners and the importance of providing them with opportunities for growth and empowerment. I am especially thankful for your providing such timeless and selfless services on behalf of my constituents. We are honored and truly fortunate to have such an outstanding business and community development partner within our community.

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wouldlike liketotocongratulate congratulatetheSubcontractors USAJournal on its on 2016 Prime II would D-Mars Business its Top 201425Top 25 Contractors and Supplier Diversity Champions Awards Ceremony. On behalf of the Prime Contractors, Architects & Engineers for Diversity and Supplier Diversity constituents of the Ninth Congressional District Texas, I salute all of organizers and Ceremony. On behalf of ofthe constituents the Ninth Champions Awards participants on their dedication to making this a memorable event. Congressional District of Texas, I salute all organizers and participants on their dedication to making this a memorable event.

With great enthusiasm, I applaud Subcontractors USA and its supporters for

With great enthusiasm, I applaud D-Mars Businessand Journal and its their commitment to recognizing the prime contractors suppliers forsupporters providing for their commitment to recognizing the prime contractors and suppliers for providing mentorship, fostering business growth in minority communities and building bridges mentorship, fostering business growth in minority communities and building bridges for small businesses. I congratulate you on this great occasion as you continue to imfor small businesses. congratulate you on this great prove the quality of lifeI across the Greater Houston area.occasion as you continue to improve the quality of life across the Greater Houston area.

Subcontractors on future endeavors and II look look forward forward totoworking workingwith with the D-Mars USA Business Journal on future to serving you as a Member to all an exciting endeavors and well to serving you wellofasCongress. a MemberBest of wishes Congress. Bestforwishes to all and for enjoyable luncheon. an exciting and enjoyable evening. Sincerely,

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Texas House of Representatives

RON REYNOLDS

State Representative-‐District 27-‐Fort Bend County

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Congratulations to the award recipients of the 2014 d-‐mars.com Top 50 Prime Contractors, Architects and Engineers, and the Supplier Diversity Champions. Your hard work, dedication and successes are deserving of recognition. I admire Congratulations to the award recipients of the 2016 d-mars.com Top 25 Prime Contractors, Architects, Construction, Transportation, IT and the Supplier Diversity your Engineers, integrity and commitment to excellence. Champions awards. Your hard work, dedication and successes are deserving of recognition. I admire your integrity and commitment to excellence. In today’s marketplace diversity in business is critical. I salute the Champions for the work they do to ensure that inclusion is paramount. This evening will be one In today’s marketplace, diversity in business is critical. I salute the Champions for the work they do towith ensure that inclusion is paramount. This day will be one to rememto remember d-‐mars.com recognizing and celebrating your magnanimous ber with Subcontractors recognizing and celebrating achievementsto in the the achievements in the USA industry and your invaluable your contributions industry and your invaluable contributions to the community. community. Best wishes for your continued success for your work in the community you serve. Best wishes for your continued success for your work in the community you serve.

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July 27, 2016 Dear Friends, As the Houston City Council Member for District K, I am pleased to congratulate Subcontractors USA as you host your 2016 Top 25 Prime Contractors and Supplier Diversity Champions signature award event. Subcontractors USA has demonstrated an exemplary commitment toward fostering business growth in minority communities by supporting small business diversity initiatives. This event is evidence of the hard work and dedication to progress and economic success. I am impressed by the 2016 recipients of these outstanding agencies and companies being featured this year. The 2016 Top 25 Prime Contractors for Diversity and Supplier Diversity Champions event will provide a unique opportunity for the Houston area small business community to be informed of the importance of their ideas, creating an effective management team and creating opportunities for business professionals to come together and forge beneficial relationships. I salute all those who have committed themselves to this worthwhile event, particularly the organizers and participants who have worked diligently to ensure this event’s success.

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July 27, 2016

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The Office of Business Opportunity congratulates the Top 25 Prime Contractors, Sub-contractors and Supplier Diversity Champions The City of Houston has awarded over $1 Billion to Small, Minority and Women-Owned businesses during the Parker Administration.

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METRO Congratulates the 2016 Class of the Interagency Mentor Protégé Program By d-mars.com News Provider

he Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) is one of the most powerful agencies in the city, providing transportation to Houstonians. Though this agency is mostly associated with transportation, there are countless departments within METRO that are helping to provide great change beyond the transportation arena, and one of those departments is the Office of Small Business. METRO’s Office of Small Business is responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the Small/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (SBE/DBE) Programs through Small Business certification, business development outreach, and contract compliance monitoring. One of METRO’s business development outreach efforts is a partnership with well-respected companies and agencies to help our small business community gain opportunities and to help them grow. There is no denying that small businesses have made and continue to make great contributions to our economy, and METRO understands and recognizes that as a powerful leader.

Interagency Mentor Protégé Program (IMPP) METRO, the City of Houston, the Houston Independent School District (H.I.S.D.), and the Port of Houston Authority understand that the small business community is vital to Houston’s economy. For the past three years, these four organizations have partnered for the Interagency Mentor Protégé Program (IMPP). The fourth year of the IMPP kicked off May 10, 2016. The IMPP was an 8 week workshop (ending June 30, 2016) that connected small businesses (protégés) with established businesses and agencies (mentors). 80 online applications were received, and 40 firms were interviewed. To have

reach programs strategically designed to assist small businesses in reaching their goals. For more on the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, please visit www.ridemetro.org. a successful learning environment where these protégés would gain the maximum benefits and knowledge, 20 of the 40 small businesses interviewed were chosen. This celebrated program fosters and strengthens long-term, effective working relationships between small businesses and established companies and local agencies.

Things to Know About the IMPP The goals of the IMPP: • Enhance business skills • Broaden the base of small businesses • Provide knowledge and experience of established firms to small businesses Protégés benefitted from participating in the IMPP in the following ways including but not limited to: • Understanding business financials and bidding • Creating and strengthening working relationships between established and emerging companies • Understanding how to do business with local government agencies • Gaining technical assistance in

specific areas for protégés Program Requirements: • Currently certified as a Small, Woman-owned, Veteran-owned, Minority-owned, or Disadvantaged Business Enterprise by the City of Houston, METRO Small Business or hold a current registration from the Port of Houston or the Houston Independent School District (H.I.S.D.) • In continuous operation for at least 24 months • Revenue between $150,000 and $4 million in the most recent fiscal year • Minimum of four (4) employees • Must be able to commit to eight (8) workshops • Must be able to identify the type of guidance needed for development Because METRO wants to help provide small businesses with opportunities to grow and prosper, this successful collaboration with the City of Houston, H.I.S.D., and the Port of Houston Authority for the IMPP was a perfect partnership. This is just one of many of the METRO Office of Small Business out-

2016 Interagency Mentor • Received 80 Online Applications • Interviewed 40 firms • Selected 20 of the 40 interviewed

2016 Protégé’s Industries Industries Construction Engineering General Services Information Technology (IT) Suppliers

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Hernan Escalante, Brewer & Escalante Associates Inc.

Asim Tusail, Blackline Engineering LLC

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ISD Opens Doors for the Small Business and Subcontractor Community

By Subcontractors USA News Provider ith Houston being one of the largest cities in the United States, it’s no surprise that there will be many construction opportunities for subcontractors and small businesses to be a part of. With the Fort Bend ISD needing to meet the needs of the growing District, the community and to properly educate the Fort Bend student body, their Board of Trustees recently approved a Small Business Enterprise Program (SBEP) for a $484M bond to construct 4 schools for the 2017-2018 year. This bond will not only address the District’s growth, but improve safety and security in schools and upgrade the District’s technology infrastructure. With this project kicking off this year, subcontractors and small businesses have a great opportunity to take advantage of this project that will expand their business and open doors for them to gain other lucrative opportunities. In November 2014, the Fort Bend ISD voters approved this $484M bond by a 74% margin, which is the largest bond in the District’s history. The

Bond Program construction projects include spending a total of approximately $375M in construction and renovation projects. The Small Business Enterprise Program for construction services projects is in the amount of $50,000 or greater. “Our Fort Bend ISD Board members approved the Small Business Enterprise Program and are strong advocates of small business participation in the District’s construction contracting,” says Dr. Charles Dupre, Fort Bend

WHAT IS PROJECTED DATE FOR CONSTRUCTION?

The Notice to Proceed and the projected date for construction for Phase I is projected to be no later than June 2016.

HOW WILL YOU PUBLICIZE OPPORTUNITIES?

We will publicize opportunities through newspapers, the Fort Bend ISD website, the National Association of Minority Contractors, the Houston Minority Supplier Development Council, the Fort Bend County Chamber of Commerce, and other chambers of commerce.

WHAT ARE THE GOALS FOR THIS PROGRAM?

Our goal is to encourage and support small

ISD Superintendent of Schools. “Fort Bend ISD intends to continue to reach out directly to small businesses and let them know about the District’s program well in advance of the start of construction projects. The Business Opportunity Team will conduct monthly workshops and meetings where certifying agencies can assist small business representatives with their certification process.” Fort Bend ISD will open four new elementary schools as part of the 2014 Bond projects. Anne Sullivan Elementary in the Riverstone

Community will open in August 2016. It is the first new school built as part of the 2014 Bond Program. In the Sienna Plantation community, the District plans to open Elementary 48 in August 2017, which is being built adjacent to Middle School 15. Elementary 49 in Harvest Green along the Grand Parkway corridor near Travis High School will also open in August 2017. Also near the Grand Parkway, Elementary 50 is planned to open for the 2017-2018 school year. In addition, one of the construction projects is a 2007 Bond Project, Middle School 15 in Sienna Plantation that will open in December 2017. Classroom additions at Cornerstone, Sienna Crossing, Scanlan Oaks, Jan Schiff, Holley, and Oyster Creek Elementary Schools are also part of the new construction projects set to begin in June 2016. Other safety and security projects in Phase I include the construction of security vestibules, emergency generators, and window film. “We want to make sure that everyone in the construction services industry –

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business opportunities in the District’s construction contracting. We want the program to grow into other areas of service contracting.

ABOUT NOT RECEIVING OPPORTUNITIES AND THE PROCESS TO BID BEING FAIR. TALK ABOUT FORT BEND ISD'S PROCESS.

HOW WILL SUBCONTRACTORS BE ABLE TO STAY CURRENT ON YOUR GUIDELINES AND OPPORTUNITIES? We will host monthly workshops, and information will be available on Fort Bend ISD’s website so subcontractors can stay up to date on this program.

Fort Bend ISD intends to reach out directly to subcontractors and let them know this is the District’s program, and we take ownership of it. Not only will we host monthly workshops, but also invite representatives from the certifying agencies we will recognize. We will assist the subcontractors with their certification process. There will also be a hotline for subcontractors to contact us directly with problems and concerns they may encounter.

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HOW WILL THIS PROGRAM HELP EDUCATE SUBCONTRACTORS TO HELP GIVE THEM THE BEST

WHAT IS YOUR MINORITY PARTICIPATION GOAL? Our minority participation goal is 25%.

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Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees. “As a Board of Trustees, we are committed to the Small Business Enterprise Program and providing opportunities for small businesses to learn more about how they can participate in the District’s new construction and renovation projects.”

prime contractors, sub-contractors and small businesses, as well as program managers – knows about the Fort Bend ISD Small Business Enterprise Program, its key features and how to participate in the District’s bond program construction projects,” says Fort Bend ISD Board Member and past Board President Jim Rice.

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Keyfeatures featuresofofthe theFord FortBend BendISD Key ISD Small Business Enterprise Small Business Enterprise ProProgram (SBEP) designed to ingram (SBEP) designed to include clude certified small businesscertified small businesses in es in major construction and major construction and renovarenovation tion projectsprojects include:include: • The SBEP is a goal-oriented program, requiring contractors to whom Fort Bend ISD awards prime contracts for construction services to use Good Faith Efforts to use certified small businesses as sub-contractors. • Fort Bend ISD, not the prime contractors, is the “owner” and responsible for the SBEP. • The program applies only to SBEPeligible contracts, defined as all contracts for construction services over $50,000, except contracts for sole-source items, federally funded contracts, contracts with other governmental entities, and those contracts that are otherwise prohibited by applicable law or expressly exempted by Fort Bend ISD. • The SBEP is a race and gender-neutral program. • Board Policy CV (local) contains an annual SBEP participation goal of twenty-five (25%) percent of the dollar amount of all SBEP-eligible construction contracts subcontracted to certified small businesses. • Fort Bend ISD recognizes that actual participation may vary based on legal requirements, subcontracting opportunities, availability of small businesses, and price competitiveness. The participation goal may change from year to year based on all relevant factors considered by the Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees. • To participate, small businesses must be certified by an agency or organization whose certification is recognized by Fort Bend ISD. Certification is based on the firm’s gross revenues or number of employees averaged over the past three years, inclusive of any affiliates as defined by 13 C.F.R. § 121.103, and does not exceed the size standards as defined pur-

suant to Section 3 of the Small Business Act and 13 C.F.R. § 121.201. Fort Bend ISD, not the prime contractors, is the “owner” of the SBEP, and they own and are responsible for the program. “In the proposals themselves, the prime contractors will make a commitment to secure small business subcontractor participation up to the 25% goal. Fort Bend ISD will follow up to ensure the goals of the program are met,” says Robert Fazakerly, Director of the Fort Bend ISD Business Opportunity Services Team.

TheSmall SmallBusiness BusinessEnterprise Enterprise The Programprovides providesbenefits benefitsto to Program small businesses that include: small businesses that include: • Proving assistance to small businesses and contractors by providing information and support, including workshops where certifying agencies will be invited to assist small businesses with the certification process. • Reducing the size of contracts for construction services, when feasible, to allow small businesses a better opportunity to complete. • Assisting small businesses by of-

OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE A CONTRACT WITH THIS PROGRAM?

We want to keep subcontractors ahead of the game, so they know in advance what business opportunities will be coming up. We will be looking at historical data on which primes are doing well with SBE subcontracting and which ones are not. The SBEP will always be an important piece of the pre-proposal conferences with the prime contractors.

TALK ABOUT THE BIDDING PROCESS?

Once a bid is released, all correspondence will be focused through one project manager who will be

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fering training and information regarding contractor insurance and surety bonding. • Requiring prospective vendors to provide written assurance of small business participation in their proposals for SBEP-eligible contracts. • Providing workshops and training sessions on issues frequently encountered by small businesses during the proposal for SBEP-eligible contracts, • Maintaining an updated small business directory and source list(s) to help identify qualified and available small businesses, and providing information on the Fort Bend ISD website about opportunities to do business with Fort Bend ISD, and • Providing information on the Fort Bend ISD website about SBEP-eligible procurements. The estimated budget for the construction work from both funding sources, including soft costs, is valued at approximately $436M. “Our community overwhelmingly supported these bond projects, and we look forward to beginning construction on three new elementary schools and one middle school this summer,” says Grayle James, President,

responsible for keeping the proceedings open and fair to all. SBE scoring will be conducted separately from the scoring for such things as quality and schedule so that the SBE piece will stand on its own merits.

WHAT CERTIFICATIONS WILL YOU ACCEPT?

We will accept certifications from the City of Houston, the Port of Houston Authority, and METRO (Houston).

WHAT ARE IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER FOR PHASE I OF THIS PROJECT?

-Pre-Proposal – Advertise as early as February 2016.

• Elementary School 47 in Riverstone, named Anne Sullivan Elementary, is currently under construction and scheduled to open in August 2016. The Construction Manager is BartlettCocke. • Elementary School 48 in Sienna Plantation is scheduled to open in August 2017. • Elementary School 49 in Harvest Green near Travis High School is scheduled to open in August 2017. • Elementary School 50 in the Grand Vista is scheduled to open in August 2017. • Classroom additions at Cornerstone, Sienna Crossing, Scanlan Oaks, Jan Schiff, Holley, and Oyster Creek are scheduled to open in Spring 2017. • Middle School 15, which is a 2007 Bond Project, is scheduled to open in early 2017 and will be constructed on the same site as Elementary School 48. • Fort Bend ISD Career Center (location TBD) is scheduled to open in Fall 2018.

Facility FacilityLife LifeCycle Cycleand andDeficiency Deficiency projects include: projects include: • • • • • • • •

Roofing HVAC Replacement Painting Flooring Emergency Generators Security Vestibules Security Window Film Access Control

The Fort Bend ISD’s Business Opportunity Services Team will hold a kick-off meeting on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at the Fort Bend ISD Purchasing and Facilities Management Office located at 555 Julie Rivers Drive in Sugar Land, Texas 77478. The meeting will provide information on “How to Do Business.” For additional information, contact the Business Opportunity Services hotline at (281) 634-1841.

-Bid/Proposal – Due date will be March/April 2016. -April and May 2016 – The Fort Bend ISD Board will review and consider action on these contracts.

TALK ABOUT THE ADDITIONAL PHASES AND UPCOMING PROJECTS OVER THE NEXT FEW YEARS. -Phase I in 2016 includes new construction and classroom additions, as well as some life cycle and deficiency work. -Phase II in 2017 includes life cycle and deficiency work. -Phase III in 2018 includes life cycle and deficiency work, as well as the construction of the Fort Bend ISD Career Center.

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The National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) is a nonprofit trade association that was established in 1969 to address the needs and concerns of minority contractors. While membership is open to people of all races and ethnic backgrounds, the organization’s mandate, “Building Bridges – Crossing Barriers,” focuses on construction industry concerns common to African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans. OUR MISSION • Provide education and training to minority contractors in construction.

• Promote the economic and legal interest of OUR VISION minority contracting firms. Our vision is to prepare and position deserving • Advocate law and government actions for minority and female-owned businesses to win contracts, increase branding visibility and to minority contractors. expand their client base through relationship • Bring about wider procurement and business development opportunities opportunities for minority contractors. • Reduce and remove the barriers to full equality for minority contractors. • Build bridges between minority contractors and the entities they work. • Create a forum for sharing information and mutual support.

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Anthony (Tony) Piggue 2016 TOP SUBCONTRACTOR eral Contractor of Texas (AGC). He resides in Harris County with his daughter, Breanna Piggue and was married to the late Jacqueline Hopkins-Piggue for 31 years. He is a member of The Church Without Walls under the leadership of Pastor Ralph Douglas West. Piggue supports the Houston Heat girls’ basketball program, religious organizations and the yearly Cy-Fair Independent School District Fun Run. One of his favorite quotes comes from the late Nelson Mandela: “Do not judge me by my successes; judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.”

Anthony (Tony) Piggue Founder and CEO American Traffic Control, Inc. 17240 Huffmeister Road Ste. 104 Cypress, Texas 77429 281-213-9063

nthony (Tony) Piggue is a native Houstonian and a product of Houston Independent School District, graduating from Ross Sterling High School in 1981. After graduating from high school, Piggue began his career in law enforcement. After working for numerous companies, Piggue found it necessary to use his skills and had desire to start his own traffic control business. He is the founder and CEO of American Traffic Control, Inc., based in Houston.

American Traffic Control, Inc. is known for its expertise in traffic control throughout the State of Texas, where he does contracts for the Texas Department of Transportation and many other companies. As an entrepreneur, Piggue did not want to limit himself to just the Texas area, but branched out to the states of Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. “I attribute the success of the company to the employees of American Traffic Control, Inc.; no company is successful without team work.” Piggue is a member of The American Gen-

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We’ll wait on YOU, before YOU wait on US Traffic Control in Cypress, Texas American Traffic Control, based in Cypress, Texas, specializes in traffic control and planning services for detours, lane closings, road and freeway closures, and traffic calculation. We provide professional service to the entire United States, while maintaining the highest safety standards for workers and the public.

Quality Service since 2001 American Traffic Control is a small, minority-owned company specializing in a large capacity of traffic control operations, and has been in business since 2001. We are a member of The Associated General Contractors of Texas. Our staff consists of Certified Traffic Control Specialists and Flaggers, some with over 30 years of experience. We aim to always provide costeffective assistance and effective communication with our clients to cement a long-lasting client relationship. We are able to travel any distance to provide outstanding service to our clients. We have provided traffic control services for the following government agencies: Texas Department of Transportation and Georgia Department of Transportation. We also provide outstanding services to some of the most prestigious companies, as follows: Kansas City Southern Railroad, Traffic Control Devices, The Levy Company, and numerous others. Our focus on safety awareness is most important to us. Our goal is to provide a safe work zone for the traveling public and the construction workers. Thank you for allowing us to introduce ourselves; we look forward to building a long-lasting work relationship with your company.

American Traffic Control 17240 Huffmeister Road Suite 104 Cypress, TX 77429

Phone: .......281.213.9063 Fax: ...........281.256.9458 Toll Free: ....855.931.9063

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performing beyond expectations Azteca Enterprises, Inc. was founded in 1989 and provides services ranging from general contracting, construction management, program management, design-build services, and self-perform across a broad spectrum of projects for both public and private sector clients. Industries served include, aviation, transportation, local, state and federal government agencies, hospitality, multi-family housing, entertainment and real estate developers. We are a certified Minority Business Enterprise through the Houston Minority Supplier Development Council, Hire Houston First, South Central Texas Regional Certification Agency (SCTRCA), the North Central Texas Regional Agency (NCTRCA), the DFW/MSDC, and the Texas Minority Historically Underutilized Business (HUB). We are a mentor to other minority and small business companies in several mentor-Protégé programs.

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