Meeting_Body
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
JULY 16, 2015
Subject/Action
SUBJECT: SMALL BUSINESS PRIME PROGRAM
ACTION: RECEIVE AND FILE
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
RECEIVE AND FILE the one year update regarding the Small Business Prime Program (SB Prime).
Issue
ISSUE
On January 13, 2014, the Board approved Metro's set-aside program (SB Prime) to reserve certain types of contracts for Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) when three or more are available in specific North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes. This includes competitively negotiated contracts, sealed bids and public works that meet threshold criteria from $3,000 up to $5 million. In addition to FTA funded procurements, Metro also expanded the program to include non-federally funded procurements, creating unprecedented opportunities for certified SBEs.
This report provides an update on progress made since the launch of the program June 2, 2014.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
Agency Impact
SB Prime has been a game changer in how the Agency has structured its contracting requirements, creating landmark small businesses inclusion for acquisitions across Metro. Small business consideration is at the forefront of procurement planning through policies and procedures that were established for the Program.
Since May of 2014, over 70 training sessions in SB Prime Procedures and SBE Database Query were completed with 650 employees, including Project Managers, Contract Administrators/Buyers and Managing Department staff. Updated sessions continue to be scheduled throughout 2015.
In February 2015, Metro implemented a new marketing campaign called Metro Connect. Metro Connect aims to increase the opportunity for small businesses, provide greater access and transparency around the agency's procurement process, provide a direct link to Metro's small business programs, and increase the number of certified small businesses.
On June 4, 2015, NAICS codes from previous...
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