CONTRACTOR SUCCESS STORY I : IZURIETA FENCE COMPANY , INC
in projects and has experience working with public agencies . “ We do a lot of work for LAUSD , the City of Los Angeles and the Department of Recreation and Parks .”
One of the projects Peter is most proud to be part of is the City of L . A .’ s development of tiny homes to help address homelessness , for which Izurieta has been providing the fencing . “ It feels rewarding to be part of helping our community .”
Being very hands-on in supervising field work is one of Peter ’ s secrets to success . “ I personally go out in the field 2-3 times per week to ensure that the work is being completed on time and as planned . Providing my team with the proper leadership gives them the support they need to do their best work .”
Izurieta crew installing fencing on the 405 Freeway for Caltrans
gained valuable business knowledge , have made important contacts and have networked with other companies ,” notes Peter . While completing CDABP ’ s 2019 Bidding & Estimating Academy , he connected with Swinerton Construction and received individualized guidance and support in pursuing public works projects . Izurieta Fence Company has since been awarded four contracts with Swinerton and has a bid submitted on a fifth .
In business for over 13 years now , Izurieta Fence Company holds C-13 & C-23 licenses , is Small Business Enterprise ( SBE ) and Minority Business Enterprise ( MBE ) -certified , bonds up to $ 2 million
As his business has grown , Peter has had to bring on additional team members , including Contract Administrator Phillip Roa and Marketing / Accounting Director Mike Marquez , who help
Chain link with privacy slats for Access Pacific on City of Los Angeles ’ Reseda Tiny Homes development
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