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LAUNCH OF DEFINED SELECTION POOL FOR SMALL BUSINESSES Tuesday, October 07, 2008 | 40 ° Clear   New Program Enables Certified Small Businesses to Bid as Prime Contractors on Selected City Projects   The Denver Office of Economic Development is pleased to announce that Small Business Enterprises (SBE) have the opportunity to bid and compete as prime contractors on approximately $14 million in selected City construction and professional services contracts during the remainder of 2007. These new opportunities are made available through the City’s Construction Empowerment Initiative, which launched in late 2006. “Small Business Enterprises have traditionally been able to bid as subcontractors on City projects,” said Tamela Lee, director of the Office of Economic Development (OED) Division of Small Business Opportunity. “The intent of the new defined selection pool is to help SBEs to grow into prime contractors. If they can bid these jobs as general contractors or do 100 percent of the work, then they should hopefully one day be able to grow their business into primes or large subcontractors.” Through the new program, a portion of the City’s construction and professional services contracts are designated for exclusive bidding by SBEs. The defined selection pool applies to selected construction contracts valued under $750,000 and professional services contracts under $500,000. City entities that have reserved projects under the defined selection pool for 2007 include Public Works, Denver International Airport, Denver Justice Center, General Services, Parks and Recreation, Environmental Health and Denver Health. Over 500 small businesses participate in the Denver SBE certification program. To be eligible for the program, businesses must meet the following requirements: Annual revenue does not exceed 50 percent of the SBA size standards Business offers services in the construction related or professional services industries In business for three months or more Owner personal net worth is under $750,000 (excluding personal residence and business) SBE contracting opportunities will be advertised in the Daily Journal and through the OED Web site at www.milehigh.com. To learn more about the SBE program, visit OED online or call 720-913-1999. The Denver Office of Economic Development (OED) works to create a local environment that stimulates balanced economic growth through job creation, business assistance, housing options and neighborhood redevelopment. The Office of Economic Development’s Division of Small Business Opportunity (DSBO) helps promote small and disadvantaged businesses by providing access to contracting opportunities within the City and County of Denver. DSBO offers compliance assistance with City contracts, business ownership certification, and compliance assistance and concession opportunities for businesses located at Denver International Airport. Derek Woodbury Marketing/Public Relations Specialist Denver Office of Economic Development     Posted on Monday, July 02, 2007 Posted by AlanD  Contributed by AlanD Return

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Announcements Non-Profits Can Raise Cash as Poll Workers In an innovative effort to meet the need for Election Day poll workers, nonprofit organizations can organize their volunteers to work the polls and donate their fees as a fund-raiser for the organization. Greening Up Greater Park Hill You can volunteer to help plant 500 trees along streets in the Greater Park Hill neighborhood the week of October 20 - 25.  It's a joint effort of Tree by Tree- the Million Tree Inititative and the Park People to add to the urban canopy. Energy Assistance Applications Accepted Applications are now being accepted for the Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP). The maximum benefit has been increased for the upcoming season to help families pay their energy bills this upcoming winter.  2008 One Book, One Denver Picked Mayor Hickenlooper has unveiled the 2008 One Book, One Denver selection. Dashiell Hammett’s Classic "The Thin Man" will be at the center of community-wide activities and events through October. Build a Better Denver Citizens can follow progress on neighborhood bond projects. Visit the Better Denver website focusing to learn about capital maintenance, health and safety, transportation, libraries and cultural facilities and parks and recreation infrastructure. Free public art tours Certain Saturdays - Spend a quiet Saturday exploring the City’s public art program, or make the tours a destination for friends and family visiting Denver. Sign up now! Read more for details.   More Announcements      1