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METWorks Webinar: Metros Metropolitan Contracting Information Straight from the Source

MetWorks-webinar-Aug-18-2022

METWorks presents a ZOOM webinar on bidding and awarding contracts to small construction companies. Attendees will hear from successful Prime Contractors and how they operate with Metropolitan Water District's Small Business Enterprise (SBE) program. SBE Prime Contractors will share their success stories about working within Metropolitan's SBE program.

Metropolitan staff will provide a forecast of the next six months' Capital Investment Plan (CIP) and answer questions related to the forecast. Staff will also be available to meet and listen to interested contractors' concerns and related questions.

Lastly, this METWorks event will provide our prospective contractors with an understanding of our high standards for construction requirements, strict compliance with procedures and deadlines, specifications, and submittal requirements, as well as a list of upcoming construction projects and schedules. 

EVENT FEATURES

THIS QUARTER:

  • Focus on upcoming small contracts

  • Hear from successful Prime Contractors & effective SBE management

  • Hear from successful SBE Prime Contractors

LEARN ABOUT:

  • 6-month CIP forecast, large & small construction contracts.

MEET:

  • Metropolitan’s Construction Management and Project Management Staff


Metropolitan’s Business Outreach Program

Benefits of Registration and Self-Certification

Metropolitan’s Business Outreach Program is designed to maximize business opportunities for qualified contractors, consultants and vendors that reflect the diversity of the Metropolitan’s 19 million Southern California consumers.

Metropolitan has streamlined vendor registration, self-certification, solicitation and notification with an online system called NETConnect.

  • Registration is FREE and open to both small and large businesses

  • Once registered, firms receive immediate notification of contract opportunities which fit their profile

  • Small businesses can use the system to self-certify as a small business enterprise

  • The self certification process takes only minutes to complete

  • SBE certification is typically approved within 48 hours

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