Maximizing Subcontracting Opportunities with Small Businesses
Maximizing Subcontracting Opportunities with Small Businesses
About CH2M HILL About CH2M HILL
• Headquartered in Englewood, Colorado• More than 26,000 employees• US $6.6 billion in revenue• Employee-owned• Broadly diversified across multiple business sectors• Actively working in 60+ countries worldwide
We are an industry leader in consulting, design, design-build, operations, and program management.
As endorsed by our CEO, Jacqueline Hinman:
“It is CH2M HILL’s intention to aggressively pursue, wherever possible, subcontracting opportunities with small, veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, historically underutilized business zone, businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and woman-owned small businesses”
“Small Businesses shall have the maximum practical opportunity to participate in the performance of government, industrial & commercial subcontracts...”
Small Business and Supplier Diversity Policy
Industry RecognitionIndustry Recognition
U.S. Small Business Administration
Two Dwight D. Eisenhower Awards for Excellence in the use of small businesses and subcontractors
Frances Perkins Vanguard Award for leadership and commitment to women-owned small businesses
U.S. Department of Defense
Maintained an “Outstanding” rating for its Supplier Diversity and Small Business Program through the Defense Contract Management Agency and the U.S. Small Business Administration since 1998
Nunn-Perry Award for a successful mentor-protégé program with a small disadvantaged business
EPA Administrative Award
Outstanding Accomplishments by a Prime Contractor for our increased outreach and utilization of small businesses on the Region 5 Remedial Action Contract
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Services from Small Businesses Services from Small Businesses
• Drilling and well installation
• Geotechnical and materials testing
• Investigation-derived waste hauling
• Analytical services• Surveying• Construction services• Operation and
maintenance services
• Sample and data management
• Field equipment rental and leasing
• Meeting and logistics support
• Archaeology• Economic modeling• GIS and mapping• Document translation
How to do business with CH2M HILL
How to do business with CH2M HILL
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CH2M HILL Federal Programs Points of ContactCH2M HILL Federal Programs Points of Contact
Title Name Contact Information
Small Business Liaison Officer Willie Franklin
For NAVFAC contract opportunities in the southwest:
SW CLEAN SW MultiMediaLANT Material & WasteLANT Bio, Nat, & Cult ResEXWC Energy Efficiency
Dana Sakamoto
Bob Kirkbright
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Forming Teams and Selecting SubcontractorsForming Teams and Selecting Subcontractors
• As a prime contractor, CH2M HILL typically identifies/contacts potential Team Subcontractors 3 – 12 months prior to the release of the RFP. (NOTE: We want to hear from small businesses interested in teaming with us.)
• In selecting Team Subcontractors, we give weight to established working relationships and also seek new partners. We need strong bidders lists!
• For individual task orders on IDIQ-type contracts, bidders lists are pulled together in “real time”, once subcontracting service needs are identified, and task orders are approved
• We do conduct “Managed Competitions” with prospective bidders lists comprised solely of HUBZone, VOSB, SDVOSB, and WOSB firms.
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Sources Used to Select Socio-Economic FirmsSources Used to Select Socio-Economic Firms
• SBA’s Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) Engine– http://dsbs.sba.gov/dsbs/search/dsp_dsbs.cfm
• GSA’s System for Award Management (SAM)– https://www.uscontractorregistration.com/
• Regional small business subcontractor databases • Local (near the project site) advertising and recruitment• Participation in Federal Agency-sponsored small business
networking events• Participation in local/regional networking events• Internal recommendations originating from other
CH2M HILL projects and programs • Department/Agency’s Office of Small Business Programs
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Working with CH2M HILL- Information we seekWorking with CH2M HILL- Information we seek
• Name, Address, Phone, Fax, Web Address• Point of Contact, & Alternate; Email Addresses• Office Locations• Diversity and Size Information
– North American Industrial Classification (NAICS codes)– Diversity Certifications (State, SBA, etc.)
• Product or Service– Statement of Qualifications (Brief, no more than 3 Pages), Brochure, CD– System for Award Management (SAM)
• Certifications/Ratings (ISO XXX)• Bonding Capacity• Average Lead Time on Deliveries• Quality Assurance• References• Health and Safety Record
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Your Health & Safety Record Matters Your Health & Safety Record Matters
• For working with CH2M HILL, Health and Safety Records are extremely important :
– CH2M HILL is committed to building a world-class health, safety, environment and quality program. The Target Zero program seeks to eliminate all safety hazards and violations for all employees
Our philosophy is “Target Zero”
• Zero injuries and illnesses (world-class health and safety)
• Zero security related incidents(world-class security/asset protection)
• Zero adverse impacts (environmental stewardship)
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Good Questions to Ask CH2M HILLGood Questions to Ask CH2M HILL
• Where does my information go from here?• Who else should I contact?• How will your programs/projects know of my
company/capabilities?• How can I find out about upcoming requirements?• How do I receive solicitations?• How should I follow-up?
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Maximizing Subcontracting Opportunities with CH2M HILL Maximizing Subcontracting Opportunities with CH2M HILL
• Supporting small businesses is an integral element of our business strategy. We understand that we cannot do it all!
• We need small and diverse businesses that have the experience, resources, and confidence to help us deliver projects efficiently, cost effectively, and successfully.
• CH2M HILL views its excellent relationships with small businesses as essential to our ability to compete and grow.
• It’s a two-way street: We want to be your teaming partner, too!
Questions?
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