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Doing Business with the Commonwealth of PA

Doing Business with the Commonwealth of PA. Curtis Burwell Business Enterprise Analyst. Certification. PA Law No. 1984-230 Executive Order 1996-8 Statement of Policy (as amended February 2002). State Certification. MBE (Minority Business Enterprise) African Americans

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Doing Business with the Commonwealth of PA

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  1. Doing Business with theCommonwealth of PA Curtis Burwell Business Enterprise Analyst

  2. Certification PA Law No. 1984-230 Executive Order 1996-8 Statement of Policy (as amended February 2002)

  3. State Certification • MBE (Minority Business Enterprise) • African Americans • Hispanic Americans • Native Americans • Asian Americans • WBE (Woman Business Enterprise)

  4. Before You Begin • Applicant must be a U.S. citizen • Company must be a small business and be for-profit • More than one year in business or SBDC-reviewed business plan

  5. Certification Requirements • a for-profit sole proprietorship, owned and controlled by a minority or woman

  6. Certification Requirements • a partnership or joint venture controlled by minorities/women in which at least 51% of the beneficial ownership interest is held by minorities/women

  7. Certification Requirements • a corporation or other business entity controlled by minorities/women in which at least 51% of the voting interest and 51% of the beneficial ownership interest are held by minorities/women

  8. Three areas of evaluation: • Ownership • Management control • Operational control

  9. Ownership • Is the ownership real and substantial?

  10. Keep in mind… • risk and profit • independence • start-up capital • major purchases/leases

  11. Management Control • Does the applicant possess the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of the firm?

  12. Keep in mind… • Who holds the highest office?

  13. Operational Control • Does the applicant have sufficient knowledge, experience and expertise to operate that particular business?

  14. Keep in mind… • Who has the required permit or license?

  15. After Submission • Review takes up to 60 days • Certification board makes decision • If denied, there is an appeal process • Your certification lasts two years • Letter and Certificate • Recertification process

  16. What Certification Will Do • Direct marketing • Contract notification • Contracting opportunities • Technical assistance • Equal opportunity FREE

  17. What Certification Will Not Do • No guarantee that you will receive a contract • No preferential treatment • No set-aside funds or contracts with DGS • Certification is designed to increase opportunity not guarantee success

  18. What else do I want youto know?

  19. One If you are being solicited by a prime to either meet the MPLs on a bid or for points on a proposal, keep a record: • Our bureau staff may call you • Follow-up with the prime • Follow-up with the bureau

  20. Two • There is no reason to wait to be solicited; if you know of a project coming out, request the bidder’s list and market from the list

  21. Three • Know your competition; you can search for all of the MBE/WBEs certified in the same area(s) as you

  22. Four • Utilize all the available resources: • Small Business Development Centers • Procurement Technical Assistance Centers • Professional Organizations • Internet

  23. Five • Know your commodity codes; check them when you get them and evaluate them every time you add a new product or service

  24. Six • You can use your MBE/WBE certification as a marketing tool regardless of whether you want to participate in state contracting (but let us know)

  25. Seven • Work with prime contractors on small, non-state contracts so they get to know you and your business

  26. Thank You! Please call or e-mail my office with any questions…

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