6100064676-01 Appendix B SDB and VBE Participation Summary Sheet.docx

This document is a Small Diverse Business (SDB) and Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE) Participation Summary Sheet issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Education for the Supporting America's Schools Infrastructure (SASI) project, solicitation number 6100064676. The procurement seeks architectural and engineering services for K-12 public school facility condition assessments across high-need local education agencies in Pennsylvania. The work involves on-site evaluations of school buildings, analysis of major facility systems, identification of deficiencies, development of cost estimates and recommendations, and technical assistance to participating LEAs. All assessments, reporting, and technical assistance must be completed within timelines established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Education due to the defined federal performance period of the SASI grant. Contractors must coordinate site visits across multiple regions of Pennsylvania and manage work efficiently to meet required deadlines.

This procurement establishes an 11% SDB participation goal, which includes minority business enterprises (MBEs), women business enterprises (WBEs), LGBTQ business enterprises (LGBTBEs), and disadvantaged business enterprises (DOBEs), and a 3% VBE participation goal for veteran business enterprises and service-disabled veteran business enterprises (SDVBEs). The submission requirements include multiple attachments documenting SDB and VBE participation, utilization schedules, letters of commitment, guidance for good faith efforts documentation, and provisions for waiver requests if participation goals cannot be met. The document serves as a framework for ensuring diverse business participation in the contracting process while maintaining compliance with state and federal requirements.