- Assistance to agencies and large prime contractors to find small business suppliers and contractors.
- Interpretation of bid documents, proposal assistance.
- Network opportunities with area governmental agencies.
- Free workshops and seminars on a variety of government contracting topics.
What PTAC Does Not Do
- Provide financial support or assistance, such as grants and financing.
- Provide references, endorsements, or advocacy for a company or its products.
- Prepare your bid or proposal or tell you what prices to charge.
- Represent your company or act as your agent or make any decisions for you.
- Help with legal action against the government, or lobby for legislation.
- Accept any payment or gift for these services (except tuition for the accredited course).
What PTAC Expects of a Client
- Have a primary place of business located in Texas.
- Provide data about the company and its ownership, which PTAC will not divulge.
- Agree to these expectations by signing a Request for Assistance.
The Rio South Texas PTAC serves the following counties: Brooks, Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, Webb, Willacy, Zapata and Jim Hog .