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Houston Build Expo 2026

NRG Center - Houston, TX

Mariah Thompson-Carter

Mariah Thompson-Carter

Outreach Marketing Coordinator | Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL)

Presenter bio
• Mariah Thompson-Carter – Outreach Marketing Coordinator Mariah started her journey with the Texas Comptroller's office in 2022. As the Statewide Procurement Division’s Outreach Marketing Coordinator, she focuses on supporting and educating vendors interested in working with state government. Her role centers on building and maintaining strong relationships with vendors through targeted outreach, educational webinars, industry events, and one-one consultations. She provides guidance on state government rules, procurement processes, and compliance requirements to help vendors successfully engage in the state contracting opportunities. Through strategic engagement and education, she works to expand vendor participation and promote effective partnerships between businesses and state agencies.
Thursday, August 13, 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Government Contracting

Doing Business with the State of Texas

This session will include information on the advantages of registering with the Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) to receive potential bid invitations. It will include how to apply for the CMBL, identify relevant highway districts where products/services are delivered and how to locate and search the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) Commodity Book. This session will also provide an introduction of the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) and the Vendor Performance Tracking System (VPTS).

Target audience: All building and construction professionals.

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