CDABP OUTREACH WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS
“ Navigating LA County and Metro Contracting Opportunities ,” with LA County Supervisor and Metro Board Member Hilda L . Solis
On September 14 , 2023 , LA County Supervisor and Metro Board Member Hilda L . Solis co-hosted a virtual workshop entitled , “ Navigating LA County and Metro Contracting Opportunities ,” which informed attendees about the LA Regional Contractor Development and Bonding Program ( CDABP ) and the abundance of current contracting opportunities . The CDABP , administered by Merriwether & Williams Insurance Services ( MWIS ), the event ’ s co-host , offers a variety of resources to small and diverse contractors who are interested in pursuing County and Metro projects .
Representatives from LA Metro and the Los Angeles County Public Works Department and the County ’ s Internal Services Department ( ISD ) presented at the event . They highlighted upcoming construction projects and useful resources available to contractors . This event provided an opportunity for small and diverse contractors to learn about the CDABP and to network with key stakeholders in the industry .
LA Metro ’ s Olga Lopez , Senior Representative from the Diversity & Economic Opportunity Department ( DEOD ), offered words of encouragement to contractors , assuring them that they have support from the DEOD to help their businesses thrive . She emphasized that small businesses are not alone and that they can count on support from the DEOD as they move forward with doing business with Metro . “ Small businesses are not alone . We are all here to help ,” said she . “ As you all move forward with the process of doing business with Metro , we want to ensure you receive a full circle of support so that your business can grow . We are proud to say that your success is our success .”
“ Small businesses are not alone . We are all here to help . As you all move forward with the process of doing business with Metro , we want to ensure you receive a full circle of support so that your business can grow . We are proud to say that your success is our success .”
- Olga Lopez , Senior Representative from the Diversity & Economic Opportunity Department , LA Metro
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