1. Our work is fueled by innovative solutions.
helping to advance communities and foster economic empowerment

2. At BTG, we provide turnkey solutions that minimize risk and optimize the inclusion of small businesses on large, complex projects.
Our management consulting firm is established as the preferred partner to lead inclusion programs for large, multi-billion-dollar construction projects and P3 initiatives.

3. At BTG, our entire business model and suite of exclusive software have been designed with our clients in mind to provide superior solutions that are customized, cost-effective, and results-oriented.

4. Through our philanthropic arm, The DRANREF Foundation (TDF), we advance STEM education and entrepreneurship in underserved areas, and are passionate about empowering young people and creating opportunities that cultivate higher-order thinking, innovation, and social responsibility.

5. Opportunity MDOT
Inclusion 
Program Management

6. In Partnership with MDOT
Our program will:
Work in partnership with MDOT and COMTO to create innovative, creative and historic new approaches to inclusion.

7. BEST PRACTICES: PROCUREMENT
Assure that solicitation timelines are clearly communicated and sufficiently understood.
Streamline MBE access to project opportunities and support services.
Scale P3 projects to meeting MBE goals.
Increase MBE capacity to build relationships to drive business development.
Outreach
ENGAGEMENT
Networking
Training
DEDICATED SUPPORT
Capacity Building
Risk Management
REGIONAL ECOSYSTEMS
Compliance &
Oversight
Establish MBE regional ecosystems though “multi-jurisdictional” planning bodies to connect contracting opportunities.
Assigning 1% of project costs to support capacity building of MBEs. Fee would provide a dedicated revenue stream to support data collection, reporting, compliance and training.
Apply an integrated approach to DBE Goals setting and Procurement to manage price risk – “you cannot manage it if you cannot measure it”.
Incorporate management and oversight approach in all procurement documents.

8. DATA AND REPORTING
Structure and match projects so MBEs compete with other contractors with the same level of capacity instead of competing with larger contractors.
Create a MBE succession strategy: for 1st generation MBE contractors by providing mentoring incentives and support between Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors, and partnerships between Tiers and joint ventures.
Develop real-time dashboards and reporting tools.
Access contractor databases.

9. Workforce Outreach Assistant (WOA)™ On-Line Compliance (OCS™)
MDOT P3 INCLUSION ECOSYSTEM
WOATM Software
Workforce Outreach Assistant (WOA)™
On-Line Compliance (OCS™)
Management Maturity Model (M3)™
MDOT
P3 Inclusion Ecosystem
Awareness & Outreach
M3TM Business Assessment & Intake
Opportunity & Contracting Assistance
Compliance Review & Monitoring
Field Support & Business Sustainment
Workforce Development
Assess Management Maturity
Readiness and Risk Mitigation
Identify Preferred Partners
Monitor Progress Towards Project Goal
OCSTM Online Compliance System
Program Supported by Innovative M3TM Technology
Missouri Model

10. Inclusion Program Approach and Methodology
1 Inclusion Program Set-up and Management Office
Outreach and Comm.
Media Relations
Marketing & Branding
Political Outreach
2 Awareness and Outreach
Risk assessment
Business Management
Data and Trend Analysis
DBE Certification
3 Business Assessment and Intake
Facilitation
Contracts Management
Training Design & Delivery
4 Opportunity and Contracting Assistance
DBE/EEO/Labor Compliance
Field Technical Assistance
Construction Management
Engineering and Design
5 Compliance Reviews and Monitoring
Field Observation & Documentation
Technology Transfer
Business Train / Support
Continuing Education
6 Field Support and Business Sustainment
Workforce Requirements
Training Programs
Placement Objectives
DBE Opportunities
Targeted OJT Programs
7 Workforce Development
Inclusion Program Management
Executive Reporting and Manage Strike Team 
Procurement review and advisory support
Inclusion Program resource and skill management and deployment 
Program Execution
Establish Work Group for each major project
Develop Program-wide opportunities by major commodities
Establish and manage to agreed measures of success
Institute on-line tools for execution, tracking, and enforcement

11. Next Phase – How to leverage BOWD Center Portal across all VDOT P3 Projects
May 2, 2018
Thank you for taking the time to meet with me today to discuss leveraging the BOWD Center on VDOT Projects. This presentation will cover the success metrics of the BOWD Center, Challenges we observe on projects, our suggestions regarding a solution, and the value proposition. We outline a strategic orientation and proposed action steps that will assist in the implementation of our suggestions.

12. Levels of Engagement Level 1: Directory Level 2: Repository
Contact BOWD Center for a list of firms that meet the desired criteria.
Level 2: Repository
Post contracting opportunities within the Portal.
Level 3: Integrated
Use the profile section as the pre-qualification process.

13. M3™ Information to release to Primes
Level 1: Directory
These are Analyst filter features that are already programmed in the Portal. We can restrict the release of information to Primes.

14. Level 3: VDOT Pre-Qualification & DBE Portal Profile
VDOT Pre-Qualification Application Components
Organizational Structure
Classification
Experience
Equipment
Legal Authorization
Work Underway Reports
BOWD Center DBE Development Portal Profile Section Components
General Information
Certifications
Work History
Equipment
Industry Codes
Financial Capacity
This slide captures the components of the Pre-Qualification application and the components of the Profile Section within the DBE Development Portal. The items with a yellow border indicate information requests that are identical.
Growth Issues
Qualifications
Management Team
Owner’s Time

15. TARGET VDOT Projects & Resources
This slide captures the projects that we are currently working on in the Northern VA and Hampton Roads Districts. They are major projects and could be the launching ground for the suggested strategy.
High Rise Bridge

16. Thank you. Joe Lewis, Principal 1300 I Street, NW, Suite 400E
1300 I Street, NW, Suite 400E
Washington, DC 20005
Office: 855-BTGWORKS
Fax:
Thank you.