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This document is a handout that provides an overview of the small, minority, and veteran business programs offered by the State of Maryland. It outlines the three distinct programs: the Small Business Reserve (SBR) program, the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) program, and the Veteran-owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) program. The document explains the requirements for each program, including certification processes, and how these programs can provide opportunities for small, minority, and veteran-owned businesses to participate in state contracts. It also provides information on how set-asides and goals are placed on state contracts, and how contractors and subcontractors can find and pursue contracting opportunities.

The document also summarizes a specific state and local contract opportunity for the replacement of four wall-mounted HVAC units at the Maryland Public TV facility in Clarksburg, Maryland. The successful contractor will be responsible for the removal and replacement of the existing units, including all necessary components, wires, and pipes to ensure four functioning systems. The contract is located in Montgomery County and the Columbia CDP, and the work is to be performed at the Maryland Public TV site behind the Truck Safe Haven off MD 270.

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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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