Metro Connect Welcomes You Coffee & Conversation Series - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Metro Connect Welcomes You Coffee & Conversation Series ➢ Designed with YOU in Mind ➢ Deeper Dive Into Subjects ▪ Important for success

Introducing….. Our Leadership Team Debra Avila Chief, Vendor Contract Management Miguel Cabral DEOD Executive Officer Jan Davis, DEOD davisj4@metro.net Olga Mireya López, DEOD lopezo@metro.net Mimi Long, DEOD longm@metro.net

DEOD – Who Are We? We …. • Administer and oversee Small Business Program Initiatives Publicize contract opportunities Provide training and resources DBE/SBE/DVBE goal setting Monitor compliance • We are your friends on the inside • We are advocates for Small Business • We serve as your system navigators (in case you get lost )

ABOUT TODAY…

WE WANT YOU TO KNOW… OUR SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM WE WANT YOU TO LEARN… COUNTING AND CREDITING WE WANT YOU TO HEAR FACTS…. FUNDING SOURCE

Crediting for DBE: Meeting the 30% and more Presented by: Marco Garcia Senior Contract Compliance Officer

Topics: - Small Business Programs - Funding Source - Counting/Crediting - Takeaways - Frequently Asked Questions

Small Business Programs - DBE Program - SBE/DVBE Program - SBE Prime Program (Set Aside) - Other (COMP, Midsize, and more!)

Funding Sources - Department of Transportation (Race Conscious) - State/Local (Race Neutral)

Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR Part 26) Crediting / Counting - Commercially Useful Function - Minimum 30% Suppliers vs DBE Brokers - Supplier definition - Broker definition

Last thoughts… - SBE Prime Program Opportunities - Proper Crediting when Bidding/Proposing

Frequently Asked Questions I lost my certification after the award of a contract? What do I do? How does this affect me? Can I get certified in time? How long does it take to get certified? If my firm is SBE and DVBE certified, can I receive credit for both? Can I split my credit between them?

Frequently Asked Questions (cont.) Can I add a certified firm to the contract after award? Any suggestions or tips?

Before You Leave Today Jan Davis, Representative DEOD Outreach

May 4-8, 2020 Metro Connect Honors Small Business Week Monday, 5/4/20 “REAL TALK” Metro CEO Phil Washington, Metro, COVID-19 and Small Business Inclusion Email your questions today to metroconnect@metro.net

Tuesday, 5/5/20: Certification and Small Business Programs. Use Metro Programs to your advantage. Let us show you how . Featured Speakers: • Tashai Smith, Deputy Executive Officer , DEOD Small Business Programs • Dr. Irma Licea, Director , DEOD Certification Programs Wednesday, 5/6/20: Tips, Trials and Takeaways. Best Practices, Common Mistakes, the New Normal and YOU. Featured Speakers: • Carolina Coppolo, Executive Officer, Professional Services, Vendor/Contract Management • Ivan Page, Executive Officer , Construction, Vendor/Contract Management

Thursday, 5/7/20: Transportation Business Advisory Council. (TBAC) Tune into the TBAC Meeting and see how the “secret sauce of success” gets spiced. Friday, 5/8/20: Fixes, Fluency, Facts and Formulas for Success . Round Table with the Primes: Surprise Guests!!! You Don’t Want to Miss Miguel Cabral, Executive Officer , DEOD Closing Thoughts: Debra Avila, Chief , Vendor/Contract Management

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Jan Davis, Representative DEOD Outreach