07. DCNR-Small Business Initiative_2024.pdf

This document is a letter from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), Bureau of Administrative Services, addressing small business opportunities within the state government procurement process. The document outlines the state's initiative to promote Small and Diverse Businesses (SBs and SDBs) by creating pathways for these businesses to participate as prime contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and professional service providers in Commonwealth purchase orders across goods, services, IT, and construction sectors.

To qualify as a Small Business (SB), vendors must meet specific criteria: be a for-profit U.S. business, independently owned, not dominant in their field, employ no more than 100 full-time equivalent employees, and have a three-year average gross revenue not exceeding $47 million. Small Diverse Businesses (SDBs) must first self-certify as an SB and then obtain current certification from an approved third party. The program offers opportunities through contracts reserved solely for small businesses under the Commonwealth's Small Business Reserve program, which is a race and gender-neutral initiative open to all SBs and SDBs. Interested businesses can find detailed information and registration guidance at the provided website (https://www.dgs.pa.gov/Small%20Business%20Contracting%20Program/Pages/default.aspx) and can contact BDISBO with questions via phone at (717) 783-3119 or email at gs-bdisbo@pa.gov.