City and County of San Francisco
Become a Certified Local Business!
Each year, the City and County of San Francisco awards over $710 million in contracts to businesses. The Chapter 14B Local Business Enterprise and Non-Discrimination in Contracting Ordinance of the San Francisco Administrative Code helps certain financially disadvantaged businesses increase their ability to compete effectively for these City contracts.
There are three main benefits to becoming certified as a Local Business Enterprise (LBE). First, LBE certified businesses are entitled to a 10% bid discount or ratings bonus on the bids or proposals they submit on City contracts subject to this ordinance. Second, LBE certified businesses benefit from subcontracting or subconsulting goals set for most City contracts. Third, some contracts are set aside for very small businesses to participate directly as prime contractors.
Popularity: 7% [?]
SURETY BOND & FINANCE PROGRAM
CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO SURETY BOND & FINANCE PROGRAM
OBJECTIVE:
The City and County of San Francisco is committed to giving local small and emerging contractors access to contracting opportunities on City construction projects.
The Surety Bond & Finance Program facilitates this objective by providing you, the contractor, with the tools needed to become competitive in public works construction.
Recognizing that bonding and working capital are the common barriers contractors face when bidding and completing contract, the program addresses these challenges.
The Program benefits both contractors and the City’s economy in a positive way by reducing public works construction costs and increasing job opportunities available to local contractors. Securing the employment of more local contractors results in a stronger local economy and keeps money cycling within the City.
Program Services Include:
- Bonding and Financial Consultation
- Bid, Performance and Payment Bond Guarantees
- Contract Financing Guarantees
- Accounting Assistance and Referrals
- Individual Counseling and Group Workshops on Contractor Related Topics
For More Information on the Program Contact:
Nancy Owens
Merriwether & Williams Insurance Services
417 Montgomery Street, Suite 200
San Francisco , CA 94104
Phone: 415 986-3999
www.imwis.com
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Small Business Contracting Opportunities Workshop
| March 25, 2009 |
Learn how to become a supplier for the State of California and the City and County of San Francisco
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
6:00-8:00 PM
San Francisco LGBT Community Center
1800 Market Street (@ Octavia)
RSVP to Kens@sfcenter.org
The workshop is free, but space is limited!
The State of California and the City and County of San Francisco spend billions of dollars each year on contracts. Your firm can be a part of this marketplace doing business with the state government and providing services for the citizens of San Francisco. During this workshop, you will learn how the State and City buy products and services and you will learn how your business can become a supplier.
Popularity: 2% [?]
