Small Business Program Update The Small Business Enterprise Program of the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District provides procurement opportunities to small and local businesses thereby contributing to the economic health and vitality of the region. Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District “Best Practices from the 2009 Commission Best in Class” for Supplier Diversity The Small Business Enterprise Program provides procurement opportunities to small and local businesses thereby contributing to the economic health and vitality of the region.

Presentation Outline History MBE/WBE Under 25K SBE Program Application Certification Requirements Size Standards Geographical Limits Software Application Outreach Services Best Practices Conclusion

History Formed in 1972 Effective wastewater and stormwater management Organized Under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 6119 Employs approximately 600 people Spends approximately $200 million on construction and $40 million on goods and services

MBE/WBE Program MBE/WBE program adopted –June 9, years since a disparity study performed, therefore program no longer legally defensible SBE program adopted April 30, 2009 * Best practice- Conduct a disparity study

SBE Program Application Program application –Cincinnati –Milwaukee –Cleveland –Atlanta –New Orleans –San Diego –Palm Beach –Many more… *Best Practice – to create a user friendly application

Certification Requirements –Goods and Services –Construction and Engineering *Best practice -to increase the number of certified firms, creating a competitive bidding environment which will result in financial savings to the District.

Size Standards North American Industry Classification System (NAICS Codes) –Full NAICS (defined by SBA) –Half size standard –Third of the size standard * Best Practice – NEORSD created size standards which would best fit our program and regional needs.

Geographical Limits Geographical limits –Cuyahoga –Lake –Lorain –Summit *Best Practice – 4 Counties are located in the District’s service area. The goal is to stimulate the local economy.

Software Application Contract Compliance Software System Business to Government Now (B2G) – Web based system –Compliance –Monitoring and tracking MBE/WBE/SBE dollars * Best Practice – Implemented a system that captured all of the District’s needs.

Under 25k Purchases of goods and services under $25k * Best practice – Obtaining quotes from SBEs for contracts that do not require competitive bidding

Outreach Services Community Leaders Briefing Panel Discussions Workshops Construction Track Good and Services

Best Practices Know your history Conduct your research Know your audience Understand the results you are seeking Know your legal parameters *** Be sure you have buy-in from upper management and all departments

Information Analysis Revisions to the Program Continuous Improvement

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