Virtual Procurement and Diversity Programs Overview
January 24th, 2024 | 10:00 AM – Noon
Sponsored by PennDOT and the PA Department of General Services’ Bureau of Diversity, Inclusion & Small Business Opportunities (BDISBO), this event will be a virtual session providing a high-level overview of Commonwealth procurement and diversity programs. Our goal is to help small businesses gain a better understanding of the procurement process; how to identify, prepare and respond to bidding opportunities; and share resources to enable small businesses to make informed decisions regarding Commonwealth of PA contracting.
To secure your spot, please RSVP using this REGISTRATION LINK (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PDOpportunityVirtual).
Agenda Topics:
• What’s in it for you the Business Owner
• Overview of Commonwealth and PennDOT Procurement
• DGS Small, Small Diverse and Veteran Business Enterprise Programs, Certifications and Opportunities
• Highway Construction and Engineering Consulting
• Wrap-up
3 Ways to Join the Virtual Session:
1) Click here to join the Virtual Session via MS Teams at the designated date/time.
2) If you do not have MS Teams, you can:
Download Teams HERE
or
Click HERE to join the Virtual Session on the web at the designated date/time [ Meeting ID: 259 986 716 672 Passcode: drs65Y ]
or
Call-in at the designated date/time: 1-267-332-8737, 147762748# Phone Conference ID: 147 762 748#
3) Visit one of three sites to view the MS Teams session (limited seating): if attending in-person, please be sure to complete the REGISTRATION.
• APEX Accelerator at Northwest Commission, 395 Seneca Street, Oil City, PA 16301
• Elk County Emergency Services (side entrance), 131 Ridgmont Drive, Ridgway, PA 15853
• PennWest Clarion University, Building & Rm #: Suites on Main South, Room 14. GPS Address: Arnold Ave., Clarion, PA 16214
Questions?
Please direct any questions about this event by email to PD, PennDOT Roads to Opportunity ([email protected]).