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Allegheny County certifies businesses through the

Allegheny County's DBE Program ensures equal opportunities for disadvantaged firms to compete for DOT contracts. They certify firms under the PA UCP, following guidelines of 49 CFR Parts 26 and 23. Certification requirements include U.S. citizenship, ownership by disadvantaged individuals, and economically disadvantaged criteria. The certification process involves submitting applications, supporting documents, and undergoing reviews and on-site visits. Certified firms benefit from marketing, networking opportunities, and more.

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Allegheny County certifies businesses through the

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  1. Allegheny County Department of Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprisewww.alleghenycounty.us(412)350-4309, 204 County Office Bldg, 542 Forbes Avenue

  2. The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program is designed to ensure there is an equal opportunity for socially and economically disadvantaged firms to compete for Department of Transportation (DOT) contracts. Allegheny County certifies businesses through the PENNSYLVANIA UNIFIED CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (PA UCP) which provides “one-stop shopping” for firms seeking certification as a DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) and/or AIRPORT CONCESSION DBE (ACDBE) in accordance with 49 CFR Part 26

  3. Certification Allegheny County certifies firms using 49 CFR Parts 26 and 23 • Allegheny County is a Certifying Participant under the Pennsylvania Unified Certification Program: • Reciprocity with other Certifying Participants: • Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) • Port Authority of Allegheny County • Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) • City of Philadelphia – Philadelphia International Airport

  4. Pennsylvania Unified Certification Program (www.paucp.com) • Application may be submitted online (only notarized pages need to be mailed to the office) • Forms may be downloaded for completion and mailing if desired.

  5. Certification Requirements • Citizens of the United States (or lawfully admitted permanent residents) • For-profit small business concern • (1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more individuals who are both socially and economically disadvantaged or, in the case of a corporation, in which 51 percent of the stock is owned by one or more such individuals; and • (2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more of the socially and economically disadvantaged individuals who own it.

  6. Socially Disadvantaged Groups • Women • Black Americans • Hispanic Americans • Native Americans • Asian-Pacific Americans • Subcontinent Asian Americans • Other minorities found to be disadvantaged by the SBA

  7. Economically Disadvantaged • An individual whose personal net worth does not exceeds $1,320,000 • Small business that meets the Small Business Administration’s (SBA’s) size standard and does not exceed $23.98 million in average gross annual receipts (over 3 years)

  8. Certification Process • Firm must complete with notarized signature the application and the Personal Net Worth Statement, attach all documents requested on the Certification Application Supporting Documents Checklist • When M/W/DBE Department receives the packet, they will perform an initial review of documents. If anything amiss, we will contact the firm.

  9. Certification Process Cont. • Upon receipt of a complete application package, applicant firm will be notified of such. • The application undergoes an in depth review. If any additional information is required, the owner will be contacted for additional information/clarification. • Once any additional requests are satisfied an on-site visit is scheduled.

  10. Certification Process Cont. • The on-site visit will confirm information provided accurately reflects the firm’s ownership and control of the operations. • After the on-site, the entire record (on-site, application and supporting documents) is evaluated to determine the firm’s eligibility in the DBE Program

  11. Certification Process Cont. • If the firm is certified, the company profile (including NAICS Codes and work description) is entered into the Certified Firm Directory of the PA UCP. • If the firm is denied they are permitted to present an Appeal to the Appeal Committee of the PA UCP or they may appeal directly to U.S. DOT Office of Civil Rights.

  12. Certification Advantages Marketing your business Access to information Invitations to networking opportunities Access to special loans and other perks

  13. QUESTIONS ?

  14. For More Information Allegheny County Department of Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise 542 Forbes Avenue 204 County Office Building Pittsburgh, PA 15219 412-350-4309 mwdbe@county.alleghenycounty.us https://www.facebook.com/mwdbe/

  15. Get to Know Us WBEC Get to Know Us - 03 May 2018

  16. Sherry Nacci, Director, WBEC PA-DE-sNJ Regional CORE WBEC Get to Know Us - 03 May 2018

  17. WBENC’s National Certification Standards • U.S. Small Business Administration’s Women-Owned Small Business certification in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and southern New Jersey • Third party certifier for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the City of Philadelphia • 1,300 WBENC certified business enterprises • Revenues of approximately $8 billion • Employing 42,000 CERTIFICATION WBEC Get to Know Us - 03 May 2018

  18. WBE Program /Meet & Greet Meetings…. July in New Jersey August 7 in Pittsburgh – hosted by Dollar Bank Get To Know Us… October in Lehigh Valley OPPORTUNITIES WBEC Get to Know Us - 03 May 2018

  19. Join us for the Annual Awards Luncheon on September 14th! • Done Deals Award • Advocate of the Year Award • WBE Leadership ENGAGEMENT WBEC Get to Know Us - 03 May 2018

  20. What is HUD Section 3? Section 3 is a provision of the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Act of 1968 that helps foster local economic development, neighborhood economic improvement, and individual self-sufficiency. The Section 3 program requires that recipients of certain HUD financial assistance, to the greatest extent feasible, provide job-training, employment, and contracting opportunities for low- or very-low income residents in connection with projects and activities in their neighborhoods

  21. What is a Section 3 Business Concern? • Is 51 % or more owned by Section 3 residents; • Employs Section 3 residents for at least 30 % of its full-time, permanent staff; or • Provides evidence of a commitment to subcontract to Section 3 business concerns, 25 % or more of the dollar amount of the awarded contract.

  22. What Are the Local Income Levels? • Low income is defined as 80% or below the median income of that area. • Very low income is defined as 50% or below the median income of that area.

  23. Who Will Award the Economic Opportunities? Recipients of HUD financial assistance will award the economic opportunities. They, their contractors and subcontractors are required to provide, to the greatest extent feasible, economic opportunities consistent with existing Federal, State, local laws and regulations.

  24. Will HUD require Compliance? Yes. HUD monitors the performance of contractors, reviews annual reports from recipients, and investigates complaints. HUD also examines employment and contract records for evidence that recipients are employing Section 3 residents and awarding contracts to Section 3 businesses.

  25. Understanding MBE Certification

  26. Who We Are

  27. The NMSDC The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) is the global leader in advancing business opportunities for its certified Asian, Black, Hispanic and Native American business enterprises and connecting them to member corporations. NMSDC was chartered in 1972 to provide increased procurement and business opportunities for minority businesses of all sizes. The NMSDC Network includes a national office in New York and 23 regional councils across the country. There are 1,750 corporate members throughout the network, including most of America’s largest publicly-owned, privately-owned and foreign-owned companies, as well as universities, hospitals and other buying institutions.

  28. The Four Pillars Certify: For over 40 years, the NMSDC has been the gold standard for 3rd-party certification. Through extensive screenings, interviews and site visits, we determine if a firm is 51% minority owned, controlled and managed. Develop: Programs, training, workshops to help corporate members grow their supplier diversity programs and help MBEs compete for corporate procurement opportunities. Connect: Through informal and formal meetings, networking opportunities, events, communications we connect African American, Asian, Hispanic, and native American-owned businesses to corporate members. Advocate: To promote the value proportion of minority supplier development.

  29. Benefits of Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Certification • Nationally-recognized Minority-owned Business Enterprise (MBE) Certification. • Exposure to business opportunities. • Listing in the NMSDC supplier database, accessible by Corporate buyers nationwide. • Participation in technical training seminars hosted by leading corporations. • Second Tier and MBE-to-MBE spend business opportunities. • Access to Corporate buyers. • Participation in educational programs and workshops to assist in professional development. • Email or direct mail notifications to networking events

  30. Minority Business Requirements • The owner(s) must be a United States citizen. • 51% minority-owned, operated and controlled. • At least 25% Asian, Black, Hispanic or Native American. • Must be a for-profit enterprise and physically located in the U. S. or its trust territories. • Management and daily operations must be exercised by the minority ownership member(s).

  31. Application Process

  32.                                                                       Company Annual Revenue               Application Fee                                                     Application Fee (Annual) Annual Revenue Application Fee

  33. Contact Information Brittany Rivera Business Certification/MBE Services Manager www.emsdc.org Email: brivera@emsdc.org

  34. Federal Contracting Goals Small Businesses – 23% Small Disadvantaged Businesses – 5% * Woman Owned Small Businesses – 5% HUBZone Small Businesses – 3% Service Disabled Veteran Owned - 3% * 8(a) Firms are automatically SDB

  35. 8(a) Business Development Program Company must be small/2 years in business Socially/economically disadvantaged individuals (51% or more owner) Socially Disadvantaged—Faced Discrimination (Provide evidence in areas pertaining to education, employment, and business). Economically Disadvantaged – Adjusted Personal Net Worth $250,000 www.sba.gov/8abd

  36. HUBZone Business must be small Principal Office AND 35% of employees must be in a HUBZone Addresses may be inserted in Map www.sba.gov/hubzone

  37. WOSB/EDWOSB Small Business/Pertains to specific NAICS Codes Self Certification or Third Party certified Net Worth < $750,000 for EDWOSB EDWOSB bid on EDWOSB/WOSB contracts; WOSB can only bid on WOSB contracts www.sba.gov/wosb

  38. Benefits Federal Government- Largest Purchaser Set Asides/Sole Sourcing Federal Prompt Payment Act 8(a) only – in SBA’s portfolio for 9 years SBA’s All Small Mentor Protégé Program Contact Information: Marisa Fentzel, 412-395-6560 X109 Regina Abel, 412-395-6560 X119

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