|
|
|
|
|
A City of Los Angeles Community Level Contracting Opportunity Workshop: Pre-Qualified On-Call Bus Stop Lighting RFQ
The City of Los Angeles' Bureau of Street Lighting is seeking contractors with a C-10 and/or A Class license (held for a minimum of one year) to provide construction of pedestrian streetlight poles at bus stops in various locations within the City of Los Angeles.
Join us for this online workshop where you will receive project overview information as well as technical assistance from the City of LA Contractor Development and Bonding Program (CDABP).
DATE: Tuesday, October 13 at 10 AM
|
|
|
Metro's Contractor Development and Bonding Program (CDBP) is designed to assist contractors with their bonding capacity and business growth. In this webinar, participants will hear first-hand from CDBP and Metro about the program and existing construction project opportunities.
This is a free webinar for contractors who are:
• Interested in doing business with Metro
• Would like to be SBE, MBE, DVBE, DBE, LBE certified
• Looking to grow or obtain bonding
• Interested to learn about upcoming Metro construction opportunities
DATE: Tuesday, October 20 at 3:00 PM
|
|
Additional CDABP/CDBP Resources for Contractors
|
|
Visit the regularly updated COVID-19 resource pages on our website!
COVID-19 News & Information
COVID-19 Resource Links
|
|
FEATURED CDABP CONTRACTOR
|
|
|
|
|
Sharon and Willie Phillips of V.T.P., Inc.
 Established in 1992 by husband and wife team Willie and Sharon Phillips, V.T.P., Inc. holds a C-15 license specializing in Flooring and Floor Coverings Maintenance.
Originally from Louisiana, CEO Willie Phillips has been in the flooring trade for 48 years. "I was walking around town, looking for work when I came across a 'Help Wanted' sign in the window of a floor covering store," explains Willie, "The starting pay back then was $1.65 per hour." Willie worked hard and was very organized. In 1981, he was a subcontractor for three prime contractors, running the labor division for their companies. Two of the contractors were very successful African-American businessmen, which helped bolster Willie's confidence that he too could go into business for himself. Read more...
|
|
NEW PRE-BIDS & OPPORTUNITIES
|
|
|
186th St. El
FETU - Removal of Existing Lead-Containing Paint Chips in the Garden Area at Science Center.
PRE BID DATE: Thursday, October 8 at 10:00 AM
|
|
Jefferson SH
Replace deteriorated walk-in freezer/cooler.
PRE BID DATE: Friday, October 9 at 9:00 AM
|
|
Kennedy SH
Replace deteriorated flagpole.
PRE BID DATE: Friday, October 9 at 9:30 AM
|
|
Jefferson SH
Replace deteriorated walk-in freezer/cooler.
PRE BID DATE: Friday, October 9 at 10:00 AM
|
|
Nevin EL
Replace deteriorated walk-in freezer/cooler.
PRE BID DATE: Friday, October 9 at 10:00 AM
|
|
Woodlawn EL
FETU - Asbestos Cleanup and Re-insulation Work in Existing Attic of East Building
PRE BID DATE: Friday, October 9 at 10:00 AM
|
|
Nevada EL
Remove and replace deteriorated flagpole.
PRE BID DATE: Friday, October 9 at 10:30 AM
|
|
Taft Charter High School
Plumbing utilities upgrades and site make ready utilities.
PRE BID DATE EXTENDED: Thursday, October 15 at 10:00 AM
|
|
Riverside Dr.
Contractor will be completing 45 service calls for M&O N2
PRE BID DATE: Friday, October 16 at 10:30 AM
|
|
San Julian Bus Yard Transportation Branch
Repairs to deteriorated asphalt.
PRE BID DATE: Thursday, October 19 at 1:00 PM
|
|
Sun Valley Bus Garage
Repairs to deteriorated asphalt.
PRE BID DATE: Thursday, October 22 at 2:30 PM
|
|
Dahlia Heights Elementary School
Classroom replacement – New 2 story building.
PRE BID DATE: Thursday, October 22 at 3:00 PM
|
|
7th Street Elementary School
New food services building.
PRE BID DATE: Monday, November 2 at 10:00 AM
|
|
San Pedro High School
Comprehensive modernization.
PRE BID DATE: Friday, November 13 at 10:00 AM
|
|
|
Earvin Magic Johnson Park Phase 1B (Maintenance Yard)
This will include furnishing all labor, material and equipment, and performing all work necessary and incidental in accordance with all bid documents including plans, specifications, and contract documents. The LACDA intends to award a contract.
PRE BID DATE: Tuesday, October 13 at 9:00 AM
|
|
Plumbing Job Order Contract
PRE BID DATE: Tuesday, October 13 at 10:00 AM
|
|
|
Skanska-Traylor-Shea: Westside (Purple Line) Subway Extension, Section 1
Skanska-Traylor-Shea JV is soliciting in good faith all interested subcontractors, as well as certified DBE companies for Furnish and Install Landscaping and Irrigation at Subway Stations.
PRE BID DATE: Tuesday, October 13 at 9:00 AM
|
|
Skanska Traylor Shea: Westside (Purple Line) Subway Extension, Section 1
Skanska-Traylor-Shea JV is soliciting in good faith all interested subcontractors, as well as certified DBE companies for Furnish and Install Tunnel Trainway Feeder.
PRE BID DATE: Wednesday, October 14 at 10:00 AM
|
|
|
Photovoltaic Power Purchase Agreement installations at Division 11, 14 and 22
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) has established a contracting opportunity for delivery of renewable energy services pursuant to a Photovoltaic (PV) Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) Installations and License Agreement for 25 year term at Rail Yard Divisions 11, 14 & 22.
PRE BID DATE: Wednesday, October 21 at 9:00 AM
|
|
|
RFQ for Pre-Qualified On-Call Bus Stop Lighting Contractors List Various Public Works Projects
Bureau of Street Lighting, Dept of Public Works, City of Los Angeles (BSL) seeks qualified contractors to provide bus stop lighting construction services. The purpose of this RFQ is to establish a pre-qualified list (bench list) where BSL plans to utilize Contractors to provide bus stop lighting construction during the course of a three (3) year period as described in the Scope of Work of the RFQ document.
See also the RFQ workshop announcement at the top of this newsletter.
PRE BID DUE DATE: October 30 at 2:30 PM
|
|
|
LADWP: Locational Distributed Energy Resources
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is soliciting proposals for Request for Proposal No. 90599. The duration of the contract is expected to be twelve (12) years with the budget range of $57,000,000 to $88,000,000. LADWP intends to award one or multiple agreement(s) per Distributed Energy Resource Zone.
PRE BID DATE: Monday, December 7 at 10:00 AM
|
|
|
Housing Authority of City of Los Angeles: Imperial Work Source Center General Construction Services
The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles is requesting a Licensed General Contractor to complete site work in preparation for an approximately 8,620 square foot modular building, to be placed on 30,900 square feet of vacant land located at 2316 E. Imperial Highway Los Angeles, CA 90059
BID DUE DATE: Friday, October 9 at 5:00 PM
|
|
View Open Metro Solicitations
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) regularly posts open solicitations. To view a list of open solicitations, visit Metro's Open Solicitations tab on their website. You can access their website using the link below.
|
|
LAX Terminal 4/5 Redevelopment
The project will fully modernize and update the infrastructure of LAX’s two busiest domestic terminals. Benefits and features include a fully upgraded and modernized Terminal 4, a spacious new departure hall, reconfigured ticket counters, and new security screening with automated technology.
Bid due dates will vary, inquire for details.
|
|
Los Angeles County Open Solicitations List
Click on the button below to visit the website, then scroll down and select "Open Solicitations" to view an online list. You can also download the list from the website to your computer.
|
|
Department of Water & Power
LADWP suspended in-person public bid openings, the hand-delivery of bids, and in-person Pre-Bid meetings to reduce the number of people coming into LADWP facilities and help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Until further notice, LADWP is not accepting hand-delivered bids; all bids must be sent to LADWP by mail, allowing enough time to be delivered at the VLC by the due date. All submittals will be time-stamped at the VLC public counter as soon as they are received. Bids received after the due date and time may be deemed non-responsive and excluded from consideration.
All Bid openings are being conducted online only, using WebEx, which requires a computer with internet access and a separate telephone line. LADWP will hold public bid openings via WebEx starting at 2:00 p.m. on the date each bid closes.
Learn more about electronic bidding by visiting the LADWP website.
Search for contracting opportunities throughout Los Angeles by visiting the Los Angeles Business Assistance Virtual Network site.
|
|
IMPORTANT OUTREACH & EVENTS
|
|
|
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Webinar
DATE: Thursday, October 8 at 9:00 AM
|
|
Hollywood Burbank Airport: Capital Program Update Webinar
Hear from Patrick Lammerding as he provides an update on Hollywood Burbank Terminal Replacement Program.
DATE: Wednesday, October 21 at 9:00 AM
|
|
SBVC TEC Webinar: A ZERO Net Ready Living Lab
DATE: Tuesday, October 27 at 9:00 AM
|
|
Protecting Against Employment Discrimination Claims Legal Webinar
This event will give you a thorough understanding of discrimination claims and the training and best practices you need to minimize risk and ultimately avoid allegations of workplace discrimination.
DATE: Tuesday, October 29 at 8:30 AM
|
|
UCLA and USC: Capital Construction Program Updates and Facilities Review
You will meet and hear from USC and UCLA leadership teams about their Capital Construction Program Updates and Facilities Review.
DATE: Friday, October 30 at 8:30 AM
|
|
|
Marcum Virtual Construction Summit National Webinar - Building the Future During COVID-19: A Surety's Perspective
As the construction landscape continually changes during these unprecedented times, many contractors are faced with a wealth of economic uncertainties. Join our panel of experts from leading sureties across the nation as they dive into some of the hottest issues facing the construction industry today. Attendees will also benefit from our live Q&A where we will be answering your questions and helping equip contractors to navigate through challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In this interactive discussion we will explore:
- The current market and how it compares to past recessions
- How to survive and succeed during a recession
- The relationship between the surety underwriting cycle, recessions, and contractor failures
- The ongoing effect of COVID-19 on federal, state, and municipal funding
- Future work projects and opportunities, and how contractors and sureties can mitigate potential risks
- The pandemic and working with your surety to reduce contract risk
- What the future of construction looks like
DATE: Thursday, October 8 at 11:00 AM PDT
|
|
|
SOM + HNTB: Small Business Outreach Event
In pursuing LAWA’s Principal Architect / Engineer Services RFP opportunity, we would like to invite SBE, LSBE and DVBE subcontractors to join us for this virtual outreach event.
DATE: Friday, October 9 at 3:30 PM
|
|
|
4th Annual Conference: We're going VIRTUAL!
During these challenging times, the VIB Network recognizes that business opportunities still need to happen, but in a NEW way. That's why we've decided to host the Veterans In Business (VIB) Conference VIRTUALLY. Even though we can’t meet in person, it’s important to continue to connect! This virtual experience will allow more Veteran Businesses, Corporations, and Government Agencies to participate nationwide. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn and share with an easy and engaging virtual conference platform.
DATE: Monday, October 12 and Tuesday, October 13 at 8 AM
|
|
How To Do Business With Metro Virtual Workshop
The Metro Diversity and Economic Opportunity Department invites you to attend our monthly “How to Do Business with Metro Workshop,” conducted every 2nd Tuesday virtually from Metro Headquarters. This two-hour orientation provides information on Metro's certification program, vendor registration, contract look-ahead schedules and other useful information. Each month, we invite a Prime Contractor who is looking for small business partners, to address those present. Before the Workshop begins, Procurement Contract Administrators from Vendor/Contract Management are available to assist you as you explore future contract opportunities. If you want to understand the process, or have questions about the Programs we offer, we are here to guide you.
DATE: Tuesday, October 13 at 8:30 AM
|
|
Lunch & Learn Series: DEOD Your Team Tuesday(s)
We want you to get to know us better. Certified small businesses benefit from DEOD advocacy, program development, compliance monitoring and outreach. We prepare you for contracting and this series will also feature small business owners that have been successful using Metro Small Business Programs.
DATE: Tuesday, October 20 at 11:30 AM
|
|
MetroConnect/California Air Resource Board (CARB) Event
Join Metro and the industry experts of the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Let us show you how to use the rules and requirements that can help lead to success. Our Industry Partners will provide resources and technical assistance.
DATE: Tuesday, October 27 at 10:00 AM
|
|
Lunch & Learn Series: DEOD Your Team Tuesday(s)
We want you to get to know us better. Certified small businesses benefit from DEOD advocacy, program development, compliance monitoring and outreach. We prepare you for contracting and this series will also feature small business owners that have been successful using Metro Small Business Programs.
DATE: Tuesday, November 3 at 11:30 AM
|
|
Transportation Business Advisory Council (TBAC) General Meeting
The Transportation Business Advisory Council (TBAC) is Metro's small business advocacy council that serves in an advisory capacity to suggest best practices and innovative ways for Metro to connect and work with the small business community. Small business owners have a forum in which they can discuss topics and issues impacting them, learn about current and future Metro contract opportunities, legislation updates and current trends in transportation. Please join us on the first Thursday of each month to participate in this free public meeting.
DATE: Thursday, November 5 at 8:30 AM
|
|
How To Do Business With Metro Virtual Workshop
The Metro Diversity and Economic Opportunity Department invites you to attend our monthly “How to Do Business with Metro Workshop,” conducted every 2nd Tuesday virtually from Metro Headquarters. This two-hour orientation provides information on Metro's certification program, vendor registration, contract look-ahead schedules and other useful information. Each month, we invite a Prime Contractor who is looking for small business partners, to address those present. Before the Workshop begins, Procurement Contract Administrators from Vendor/Contract Management are available to assist you as you explore future contract opportunities. If you want to understand the process, or have questions about the Programs we offer, we are here to guide you.
DATE: Tuesday, November 10 at 8:30 AM
|
|
Lunch & Learn Series: DEOD Your Team Tuesday(s)
We want you to get to know us better. Certified small businesses benefit from DEOD advocacy, program development, compliance monitoring and outreach. We prepare you for contracting and this series will also feature small business owners that have been successful using Metro Small Business Programs.
DATE: Tuesday, November 10 at 11:30 AM
|
|
Negotiate with Confidence
This class will give participants effective negotiation skills that will help them sell themselves and their ideas, whether they are negotiating for resources, money, or staffing. Registration for this class closes on Friday, October 9th.
Overview:
- Maximize your effectiveness using the PITI model of negotiation
- Gain a greater understanding of the psychology of negotiation
DATE: Tuesday, October 13 at 3:30 PM
|
|
Executive Leadership Summit: A Platform to Inform, Communicate and Prepare for the Next Normal
AAa/e invites you to join us for a special event with four top public agency executives moderated by Stephen Cheung, President of the World Trade Center Los Angeles COO & EVP of the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC).
DATE: Thursday, October 15 at 1:30 PM
|
|
Webinar: Women Leaders in Capital Construction at LA Metro, Leading and Designing the way one mile at a time
This webinar reflects one of AAa/e’s goals, to raise the profile of professional women in transportation by providing a platform to inspire and to be an agent of change.
DATE: Thursday, November 5 at 1:30 PM
|
|
|
XBE Outreach Event
HOK & Arup invite you to join us for an information session discussing our joint pursuit of LAWA’s Principal Architect/Engineer On-Call Contract. We are eager to engage with the XBE community and hear how we can better collaborate on this and future pursuits.
DATE: Friday, October 16 at 8:00 AM
|
|
Webinar - Small Business Saturday Workshop
The Small Business workshop provides potential entrepreneurs with a foundation on the start-up business process in Los Angeles County. The Small Business Concierge from the Department of Consumer and Business Affairs will provide a presentation on how to be an entrepreneur, steps to open your business, general required permits and licenses, and available free resources available to help you. Presenter from the LA County Library, LA County Treasurer and Tax Collector, and LA County Assessor will also present on resources, obtaining a business license in unincorporated and Personal Business Taxes respectively.
DATE: Saturday, October 17 at 10:30 AM
|
|
Construction Network Golf Tournament
DATE: Monday, October 26
|
|
San Diego County Regional Airport Authority
Capital Program Update
DATE: Wednesday, November 4 at 8:30 AM
|
|
LA METRO
P3 Projects.
DATE: Tuesday, November 3 at 8:30 AM
|
|
|
SKANSKA: XpressWest Project Victorville to Vegas Virtual Informational Webinar
Come Join Us! Meet and chat with the Skanska team working on the XpressWest Project. Take advantage of this webinar and get the insights on the opportunities available, requirements, project overview, design status, bid packages, and more. Learn about Skanska and how to do business with us.
DATE: Thursday, October 29 at 10:00 AM
|
|
Interested in learning more about working with State Agencies + Getting Certified?
Check out these construction-focused webinars:
- The SB/DBE Certification Series
- The Contracting Series of Webinars
Hosted by: Granite Construction, DGS, CAlTrans, SBDC, CPM Logistics, Cal Coastal. View class details and schedule here
Please contact Michele@cpmlogistics.net with any questions or if you need assistance registering for any of the events.
|
|
|
City of Los Angeles Construction-related updates:
Visit the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety website for the latest construction-related updates!
|
|
|
Small Business Resources Updates
Visit the Los Angeles Department of Consumer and Business Affairs' "Save Small Business Initiative" website for the most updated information about resources and support available to small business owners.
|
|
Contractors: Stay Informed
|
|
Free Cybersecurity Awareness Training for Teleworkers
Fortinet also has two no-cost non-technical courses targeted towards teleworkers and their families. We highly encourage people to take some time to educate themselves about proper security protocols to keep themselves and their organization’s networks safe.
|
|
|
|
|
As each of us strives to identify paths for remaining viable during these uncertain times, we deemed it necessary to transition to a virtual working environment. In doing so, SoCalGas in partnership with Frontier Communications cordially invite you to take part in our ongoing webinars on doing business, identifying the opportunities, and surviving the wave. These sessions have been designed with our diverse suppliers in mind. Please share this information and be sure to register in advance.
|
|
|
Impact of Assembly Bill 5 On Construction Industry
What New California Law Means for Building Trades
Assembly Bill 5 (AB5) was signed into law and went into effect in January. Under this new law, all California employers, including those in construction, must treat contract workers as employees unless an employer can show that the work which they perform meets a detailed set of criteria established by a California Supreme Court ruling last year.
|
|
|
Court of Appeals Rules “Pay When Paid” Not a Defense for Payment Bond Surety
This law has a significant impact on contractors.
|
|
|
PB System™ for Port of Los Angeles
The Port of Los Angeles (POLA) has implemented the PB System™, a fully automated web-based Vendor and Bid Management System provided by PlanetBids.
This system makes doing business with POLA easier by providing an overall improved user experience with expanded features in managing your online procurement profile.
The POLA requests that all Vendors/Contractors register online; once registered, you can edit and maintain your profile at any time by revisiting the POLA website.
|
|
Small Business Disaster Assistance
Find disaster-related loans and financial support available to Los Angeles area small business owners.
|
|
COVID-19 Business Assistance
Locate various resources for Los Angeles County business owners.
|
|
Support for Los Angeles Small Businesses
Visit L.A. County's COVID-19 Resource page to learn how your business can obtain assistance during this crisis.
|
|
Grant Opportunity
Apply for grants up to $50,000 to support business growth, including $10,000 emergency COVID-19 Business for All Grants to help small businesses in crisis. Join leaders such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Kristen Bell, Lisa Price, Armando Christian "Pitbull" Perez, and Jeff Hoffman to empower every American with an entrepreneurial spirit.
|
|
|
State of California COVID-19 Medical Supply Contributions
State of California COVID-19 Medical Supply Contributions. Please click on the button below to complete a form describing resources you have to contribute, either for donation or purchase, to support California’s response to COVID-19.
|
|
ONELA: Matching Needs with Suppliers
As the country and our region addresses COVID-19, the Chamber would like to connect those that need supplies with manufacturers and service providers that may be able to fulfill those needs. Below are current opportunities for both suppliers and those in need.
|
|
|
Master Agreements For Services
The County of LA has a registration portal for emergency procurement of supplies and services. They maintain a "Disaster Emergency Services (DESMA) Master Agreement" which is available as a Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ).
|
|
We are here for you...
Merriwether & Williams Insurance Services staff want to reassure you that, despite the necessary social distancing due to COVID-19, we are all still here to assist and provide guidance about resources, information and support services to help our contractor communities weather this crisis.
To help mitigate the risk to our associates and clients, our staff are working from home until further notice but continue to provide Program services, including individual contractor support and assistance with critical needs during this crisis and ongoing training workshops. We are working diligently to identify, vet and facilitate your awareness of and connection to any special resources being offered by a range of providers, including financial assistance made available to small businesses through the Small Business Administration and State initiatives.
Should you need to contact a representative for the Contractor Development and Bonding Program, please call our main line at 213-258-3000 or email us at mwisinfo@imwis.com. We will respond!
Although this crisis is unprecedented in its impact, we are all in this together for the long haul and as long as we remain calm, take precautions and prepare, we can make it through the challenges together. Merriwether & Williams Insurance Services has always been an advocate for equity and inclusion in our communities and we remain committed to building coalitions and providing resources, tools and information to our clients and partners. We are publishing helpful contractor-specific and general community COVID-19 updates, resources and information, so check out our COVID-19 specific information and links above, to help you stay healthy and get the support you need! |
|
|
Do you need technical assistance or help bonding?
We provide local, small contractors with individualized support, technical assistance and help obtaining bid, performance and payment bonds. Let us help you learn, prepare and get a surety bond line of credit, so that you can start bidding on upcoming construction projects.
Please contact the Contractor Development and Bonding Program today! Email us at: mwisinfo@imwis.com Call us at: 213-258-3000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
