City of Virginia Beach Minority Business Council

2011 Annual Report

October 25, 2011Presented by Wanda Cooper, MBC Chair

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P U R P O S E

The MBC serves as an advisory agency to the City Manager

and the City Council with respect to the City's

procurement policies and procedures.

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To be “the leading influence in connecting

contractor resources with City

opportunities.”

VISION

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MISSION

“Advance and facilitate an environment of business

opportunities, focusing on increasing expenditures to minority,

woman and service disabled veteran-owned businesses by the

City of Virginia Beach as a means to further the City’s economic development and vitality.”

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Bonding Waiver Resolution

Bonding has been a longtime issue with SWaM-certified firms Offers bonding relief for non-transportation construction projects under

$500,000 Allows prequalification of prime contractors Provides relief to a perceived barrier for SWaM-certified firms

Small Business Enhancement Ordinance Those contracts that utilize subcontractors must include at least 50% of the

subcontracted work to DMBE-certified firms or display Good Faith Efforts

Solicitations will be sent to all DMBE-certified SWaM firms within a 50 mile radius

Pre-bid meetings will include an outreach listing to assist prime contractors with obtaining minority participation from DMBE-certified SWaM firms

SIGNIFICANT INITIATIVES….which create opportunities

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MBC Associate Program

Allows interested business owners to become a part of the Council as an Associate

Afforded preferential consideration in the event a permanent position becomes available on the Council

SIGNIFICANT INITIATIVES….which create opportunities

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• Minority subcontracting plans are not always followed

Action Taken• Contractor Performance Evaluation will

now reflect if prime followed subcontractor Plan

• Small Business Enhancement Program adopted September 27, 2011 will require certified small businesses to be 50% of subcontracting (or reason why not) to be a responsive bid

CONSTRUCTION ISSUES

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FY02 FY03 FY04 FY05 FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY110.0%

1.0%

2.0%

3.0%

4.0%

5.0%

6.0%

7.0%

8.0%

9.0%

10.0%

3.1%

3.2%

1.8%

2.0%3.4% 3.4%

5.4%

7.3%

6.6%

5.9%

PERCENT OF TOTAL EXPENDITURES TO

MINORITY FIRMS

FISCAL YEAR

PERC

ENTA

GE

Note:Data Includes Minority Women-Owned Firms

$4.5 M $5.5 M $4.3 M $5.3 M $8.1 M $7.6 M $12.2 M

$142.9 M $171.5 M $239.2 M $265.4 M $238.7 M $224.3 M $224.7 M

$ Minority

Total $$14.1 M

$193.3 M

# of Firms 144 127 138 143 160 135 141 167

$14.8 M

$225.0 M

140

$13.5 M

$227.6 M

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PARTICIPATION RESULTS

The City has filled the vacant position of Minority Business Coordinator and hired an additional staff member to manage Title VI Civil Rights related to the Urban Construction Initiative.

Active collaboration with the Department of Minority Business Enterprise (DMBE) office established within the City Hall building

Working to incorporate the City’s commitment to minority participation earlier in the procurement process

Development of project specific SWaM outreach listing to assist prime contractors with identifying and partnering with minority firms

Presentation of the Mayor’s video which promotes minority participation

Upcoming 16th Annual Expo & Conference “Connect & Grow Your Business” to take place November 3, 2011 at the Virginia Beach Conference Center

PROGRESS & STAFF INITIATIVES

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MINORITY BUSINESS COUNCIL

City Council LiaisonsCouncilman Glenn

DavisCouncilman Bob Dyer

School Board LiaisonDr. Esther Monclova-

Johnson

MembersWanda Cooper – Chair

Linda Bright – Vice ChairAmma Guerrier – Financial Counselor

Byron Williams, Sr. – Secretarial Officer

Carla Bailey Ferdinand PerezEdwin Tirona Sheila JohnsonJohn Williams Delceno Miles

Justo Manglicmot

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