Maximizing Subcontracting Opportunities with Small Businesses

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1 Maximizing Subcontracting Opportunities with Small Businesses

2 About CH2M HILL We are an industry leader in consulting, design, designbuild, operations, and program management. Headquartered in Englewood, Colorado More than 26,000 employees US $6.6 billion in revenue Employee-owned Broadly diversified across multiple business sectors Actively working in 60+ countries worldwide

3 Small Business and Supplier Diversity Policy As endorsed by our CEO, Jacqueline Hinman: It is CH2M HILL s intention to aggressively pursue, wherever possible, subcontracting opportunities with small, veteranowned, service-disabled veteran-owned, historically underutilized business zone, businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and woman-owned small businesses Small Businesses shall have the maximum practical opportunity to participate in the performance of government, industrial & commercial subcontracts...

4 Industry Recognition U.S. Small Business Administration Two Dwight D. Eisenhower Awards for Excellence in the use of small businesses and subcontractors Frances Perkins Vanguard Award for leadership and commitment to women-owned small businesses EPA Administrative Award Outstanding Accomplishments by a Prime Contractor for our increased outreach and utilization of small businesses on the Region 5 Remedial Action Contract U.S. Department of Defense Maintained an Outstanding rating for its Supplier Diversity and Small Business Program through the Defense Contract Management Agency and the U.S. Small Business Administration since 1998 Nunn-Perry Award for a successful mentor-protégé program with a small disadvantaged business

7 Services from Small Businesses Drilling and well installation Geotechnical and materials testing Investigation-derived waste hauling Analytical services Surveying Construction services Operation and maintenance services Sample and data management Field equipment rental and leasing Meeting and logistics support Archaeology Economic modeling GIS and mapping Document translation 7

8 How to do business with CH2M HILL

9 CH2M HILL Federal Programs Points of Contact Title Name Contact Information Small Business Liaison Officer For NAVFAC contract opportunities in the southwest: SW CLEAN SW MultiMedia LANT Material & Waste LANT Bio, Nat, & Cult Res EXWC Energy Efficiency Willie Franklin Dana Sakamoto Bob Kirkbright

10 Forming Teams and Selecting Subcontractors As a prime contractor, CH2M HILL typically identifies/contacts potential Team Subcontractors 3 12 months prior to the release of the RFP. (NOTE: We want to hear from small businesses interested in teaming with us.) In selecting Team Subcontractors, we give weight to established working relationships and also seek new partners. We need strong bidders lists! For individual task orders on IDIQ-type contracts, bidders lists are pulled together in real time, once subcontracting service needs are identified, and task orders are approved We do conduct Managed Competitions with prospective bidders lists comprised solely of HUBZone, VOSB, SDVOSB, and WOSB firms. 10

11 Sources Used to Select Socio-Economic Firms SBA s Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) Engine GSA s System for Award Management (SAM) Regional small business subcontractor databases Local (near the project site) advertising and recruitment Participation in Federal Agency-sponsored small business networking events Participation in local/regional networking events Internal recommendations originating from other CH2M HILL projects and programs Department/Agency s Office of Small Business Programs 11

12 Working with CH2M HILL- Information we seek Name, Address, Phone, Fax, Web Address Point of Contact, & Alternate; Addresses Office Locations Diversity and Size Information North American Industrial Classification (NAICS codes) Diversity Certifications (State, SBA, etc.) Product or Service Statement of Qualifications (Brief, no more than 3 Pages), Brochure, CD System for Award Management (SAM) Certifications/Ratings (ISO XXX) Bonding Capacity Average Lead Time on Deliveries Quality Assurance References Health and Safety Record 12

Your Health & Safety Record Matters For working with CH2M HILL,

committed to building a world-class health, safety, environment

The Target Zero program seeks to eliminate all safety hazards and

injuries and illnesses (world-class health and safety) Zero

13 Your Health & Safety Record Matters For working with CH2M HILL, Health and Safety Records are extremely important : CH2M HILL is committed to building a world-class health, safety, environment and quality program. The Target Zero program seeks to eliminate all safety hazards and violations for all employees Our philosophy is Target Zero Zero injuries and illnesses (world-class health and safety) Zero security related incidents (world-class security/asset protection) Zero adverse impacts (environmental stewardship) 13

14 Good Questions to Ask CH2M HILL Where does my information go from here? Who else should I contact? How will your programs/projects know of my company/capabilities? How can I find out about upcoming requirements? How do I receive solicitations? How should I follow-up? 14

15 Maximizing Subcontracting Opportunities with CH2M HILL Supporting small businesses is an integral element of our business strategy. We understand that we cannot do it all! We need small and diverse businesses that have the experience, resources, and confidence to help us deliver projects efficiently, cost effectively, and successfully. CH2M HILL views its excellent relationships with small businesses as essential to our ability to compete and grow. It s a two-way street: We want to be your teaming partner, too! Questions? 15

NETWORX PROGRAM INDIVIDUAL SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN IDIQ TASK ORDER BASED

NETWORX PROGRAM INDIVIDUAL SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN IDIQ TASK ORDER BASED Company Name: Qwest Government Services, Inc. (QGSI) Address: 4250 N. Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22203 Date Submitted: