I-LinCP Luncheon - Public Sector Procurement
What a fantastic turnout at the Institute for Leadership in Capital Projects (I-LinCP) Houston Chapter luncheon at Maggiano's Little Italy! We appreciate everyone who joined us and the strong engagement throughout the discussion on public sector procurement and opportunities in our region.
Full event highlights, panelists, and key takeaways below.
Panelists / Moderator
- Cylenthia Hoyrd – City of Houston Office of Business Opportunity
- Derek Holmes – Harris Health
- Tiko Reynolds-Hausman, PCED – Harris County
- Otis Johnson – METRO
- Erica Stephens-Lynch – Port Houston
- Moderator: Julie Irvin Hartman, MBA – B2G VICTORY
Key Takeaways
- Attention to detail matters; small errors or incomplete responses can disqualify bids
- Strong participation plans and aligned partners are critical to success
- Relationships and consistent networking drive long-term public sector opportunities
- Understanding each agency’s process provides a competitive advantage
- Significant opportunity exists for small and certified businesses when positioned strategically
- Clear, compliant, and complete submissions remain essential in winning work
A special thank you to Carol Warkoczewski, Founder, and Carla Bingaman, Executive Director of I-LinCP, for their introduction to the organization and engagement with first-time attendees. Special appreciation to sponsor Judy Roessner AIA / Sixthriver, with Courtney Cole and Mark Zivi representing the team.
