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Business Outreach ProgramTRAINING & WORKSHOPS
Training and Workshops

Prepare your business for successful government bids.  Metropolitan’s workshops explain terminology, contract requirements and marketing strategies.  All workshops include presentations from Metropolitan staff experienced in bid preparation and contract management.

the procurement advantage professional services government construction
the procurement advantage professional services government construction

Classes are offered quarterly.  Check our calendar for upcoming listings.  Search on “Procurement Advantage.” Look for the “Search” button just below the top banner. 

Who should attend
Suppliers of goods, commodities and non-professional services (i.e. janitorial and landscaping)

 



Discussion Topics

  • Government agency buying practices
  • Metropolitan purchasing methods
  • The difference in bid requests – RFP vs RFB
  • Incentives available to Small, Regional and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises and how to leverage them for a successful bid
  • Procurement strategies
  • Non-competitive contracting

Classes are offered quarterly.  Check our calendar for upcoming listings. Search on “Professional Services.” Look for the “Search” button just below the top banner:

Who should attend
Businesses interested in contracting opportunities in Information Technology, engineering, architecture, construction management, scientific and technical services and other professional services


Discussion Topics

  • How to prepare a responsive proposal
  • Strategies and best practices for estimating and bidding projects
  • Guidelines for identifying and minimizing risk factors
  • Effective contract management
  • Public sector marketing
  • Teaming

Classes are offered quarterly.  Check our calendar for upcoming listings.  Search on “Government Construction.” Look for the “Search” button just below the top banner. 

Who should attend
Construction contractors with Class A, B and C licenses,  owners and company executives, general managers, project managers, superintendents, project engineers, construction managers and general foremen 

Discussion Topics

  • Critical elements of an awarded contract
  • How to leverage Metropolitan’s Small Business Requirement to your advantage in responding to a bid notice
  • Effective contract management from notice of bid through project execution
  • Strategies for construction contracting
  • Metropolitan’s Contract Compliance and Accountability Program

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Page updated: August 10, 2011