SBR Handout.pdf
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- BPM058019
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- Prince George's County, Maryland
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This document is an informational handout from the State of Maryland's Department of General Services outlining three distinct contracting programs designed to expand opportunities for small, minority, and veteran-owned businesses participating in state procurement activities. The Small Business Reserve (SBR) program provides prime contracting opportunities exclusively among certified small businesses, with the state mandated to spend a minimum of 15% of procurement dollars through this channel. The Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) program establishes subcontracting opportunities with a state agency goal of awarding a minimum of 29% of total contract dollars to certified minority-owned businesses. The Veteran-owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) program similarly creates subcontracting opportunities with a state agency goal of directing a minimum of 1% of total contract dollars to certified veteran-owned small businesses. All projects are advertised through the eMaryland Marketplace portal, and eligibility requires completion of respective certification processes through designated authorities including the eMaryland Marketplace for SBR certification, the MDOT Office of Minority Business Enterprise for MBE certification, and the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization for VSBE certification.
The handout provides guidance distinguishing between prime contracting and subcontracting pathways, emphasizing that procurement review groups evaluate each contract to determine appropriate set-asides and goal placements. Prime contractors invoice directly through the Department of General Services, while subcontractors invoice prime contractors. MBE-certified prime contractors may satisfy up to 50% of MBE subcontracting goals through their own work. The document includes best practices for businesses pursuing opportunities, recommending that prospective bidders identify their customer, understand contract requirements including experience, certifications, licensing and bonding needs, assess whether their business can fulfill contract obligations, and ensure complete bid submissions with all required documentation.
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Small, Minority and Veteran Business Programs
• Prime Contracting Opportunities
• Provides opportunities for small business to compete on contracts against other small businesses.
• Agency is required to spend a minimum of 15% of procurement dollars with certified small businesses through the SBR program.
• Company must complete the SBR certification process in eMaryland
Marketplace to be eligible to participate.
www.emarylandmarketplace.com
Small Business Reserve
(SBR)
• Subcontracting Opportunities
• Provides opportunities for minority owned businesses to participate on state contracts.
• Agency’s goal is to award a minimum of
29% of total contract dollars to certified
Minority Business Enterprises.
• Obtain certification through the MDOT
Office of Minority Business Enterprise.
mdot.maryland.gov/certify
• Subcontracting Opportunities
• Provides opportunities for veteran owned businesses to participate on state contracts.
• Agency’s goal is to award a minimum of
1% of total contract dollars to certified veteran-owned small businesses.
• Obtain certification through the U.S.
Department of Veteran’s Affairs Office of
Small and Disadvantaged Business
Utilization.
www.va.gov/osdbu/index.asp
Minority Business Enterprise
(MBE)
Veteran-owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE)
The State of Maryland offers three distinct programs designed to increase contracting opportunities for small, minority, and veteran-owned businesses.
Program Q&A
How are set-asides and goals placed on contracts?
The Procurement Review Group (PRG) reviews each contract to determine:
If the procurement can be reserved for small business participation only.
If MBE and VSBE goals can be placed on the contract.
What an appropriate goal is.
How do I know if a contract is SBR Only or has a MBE or VSBE Goal?
The bid description may note “SBR,” “MBE,” or “VSBE” The solicitation documents will identify SBR Only procurements.
The solicitation documents will state if there is an MBE and/or
VSBE goal and the goal amount.
To learn more about the small, minority, and veteran business programs visit www.dgs.maryland.gov/Pages/SmallBusiness/index.aspx.
Prime Contractors Subcontractors
How do I find contracting opportuni-ties?
Projects will be advertised on eMaryland Marketplace
Projects will be advertised on eMaryland Marketplace
How can I get selected to work on projects?
Submit proposal/ bid in response to
RFP/ITB
Form relationships with prime contractors who select the subcontrac-tors to work on projects
How can I use my MBE/VSBE certifi-cation to get work?
MBE prime contractors may satisfy up to 50% of the MBE subcontracting goal
MBE subcontractors may fulfill subcontracting goals based on the work they perform
Who is my contract with? State Agency Prime Contractor
How do I get paid? Invoice and get paid by DGS Invoice and get paid by prime contractor
Prime Contracting vs. Subcontracting
Identify your customer Who is going to hire you to do the work?
Who is going to pay you to do the work?
Are you the prime or a subcontractor?
Know the requirements to working with your customer.
What type of experience is required?
Do you need specific certifications or licenses?
Does the contract require bonding or insurance?
Determine if the contract is right for your business.
Do you have the means to fulfill the requirements of the contract?
Are the payment terms suitable to the operation of your business?
Ensure your bid submission is complete.
Did you fully complete and sign all documents?
Did you include all required documents and information?
Best Practices for Pursuing Contracting Opportunities
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