Transcript The Small Business Enterprise Program at the NEORSD

The Small Business Enterprise Program provides procurement
opportunities to small and local businesses thereby contributing to
the economic health and vitality of the region.
Small Business Program Update
The Small Business Enterprise Program
of the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District
provides procurement opportunities to small
and local businesses thereby
contributing to the economic health and
vitality of the region.
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District
“Best Practices from the 2009 Commission Best in Class”
for Supplier Diversity
Presentation Outline
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History
MBE/WBE
Under 25K
SBE Program Application
Certification Requirements
Size Standards
Geographical Limits
Software Application
Outreach Services
Best Practices
Conclusion
History
• Formed in 1972
• Effective wastewater and stormwater management
• Organized Under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 6119
• Employs approximately 600 people
• Spends approximately $200 million on construction and
$40 million on goods and services
MBE/WBE Program
• MBE/WBE program adopted –June 9, 1998
• 17 years since a disparity study performed,
therefore program no longer legally defensible
• SBE program adopted April 30, 2009
* Best practice- Conduct a disparity study
SBE Program Application
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Program application
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Cincinnati
Milwaukee
Cleveland
Atlanta
New Orleans
San Diego
Palm Beach
Many more…
*Best Practice – to create a user friendly application
Certification Requirements
• Certification Requirements
– Goods and Services
– Construction and Engineering
*Best practice -to increase the number of
certified firms, creating a competitive
bidding environment which will result in
financial savings to the District.
Size Standards
North American Industry Classification System
(NAICS Codes)
– Full NAICS (defined by SBA)
– Half size standard
– Third of the size standard
* Best Practice – NEORSD created size standards which
would best fit our program and regional needs.
Geographical Limits
• Geographical limits
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Cuyahoga
Lake
Lorain
Summit
*Best Practice – 4 Counties are located in the District’s
service area. The goal is to stimulate the local
economy.
Software Application
• Contract Compliance Software System
• Business to Government Now (B2G)
– Web based system
– Compliance
– Monitoring and tracking MBE/WBE/SBE dollars
* Best Practice – Implemented a system that
captured all of the District’s needs.
Under 25k
• Purchases of goods and services under $25k
* Best practice – Obtaining quotes from SBEs for contracts
that do not require competitive bidding
Outreach Services
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Community Leaders Briefing
Panel Discussions
Workshops
Construction Track
Good and Services
Best Practices
• Know your history
• Conduct your research
• Know your audience
• Understand the results you are seeking
• Know your legal parameters
*** Be sure you have buy-in from upper
management and all departments
Continuous Improvement
Revisions to the
Program
Information
Analysis
Thank you
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