CDABP OUTREACH WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS
Ernie Moreno , owner and president of Marne Construction to get . We wouldn ’ t have gotten it , basically , without the CDABP .” Historically , bonding has been an obstacle for small and diverse construction firms . However , the success of program participants like Marne Construction shows that , with the help and support of programs like the CDABP , these construction firms can become as competitive as other , traditional firms .
Webinar attendees also heard from representatives of the City ’ s proprietary departments regarding small business opportunities and the importance of obtaining certifications for public contracts . The city ’ s Bureau of Contract Administration ( BCA ) described the basics of the certification process . A LAWA official presented current and future bid opportunities , including those related to upcoming construction work at Terminal 9 . The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power ( LADWP ) closed the program by describing the essentials needed to do business with their department .
You can view this outreach event online .
Councilmember Curren D . Price , Jr .
Curren D . Price , Jr ., City of Los Angeles Councilmember
On April 26 , 2023 , the Los Angeles Regional Contractor Development and Bonding Program ( CDABP ) co-hosted an inperson “ Navigating City Contracting Opportunities ” workshop with the Office of Los Angeles City Councilman Curren D . Price , Jr ., who represents Council District 9 . The event was held at the Southeast Los Angeles Business Resource Center and featured presentations by speakers from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power ( LADWP ), Los Angeles World Airports ( LAWA ), and the city ’ s Bureau of Engineering ( BOE ). Attendees networked with the speakers , visited exhibitor booths and connected with fellow contractors . The CDABP is administered by Merriwether & Williams Insurance Services ( MWIS ).
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