CDABP OUTREACH WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS
small businesses to grow and participate in procurement . “ We had a need , and the program helped us get our first performance bond . Through that , we ’ ve been able to get on higher-profile projects ,” he said .
Juan Garcia , CEO of PG Cutting Services
Representatives from the CDABP ’ s sponsor agencies , including Los Angeles World Airports ( LAWA ), L . A . Metro , the L . A . Department of Public Works ’ Bureau of Contract Administration ( BCA ), and the L . A . Department of Water and Power ( LADWP ), took part in the webinar . They discussed available projects within their departments and encouraged the involvement of small local contractors in the procurement process .
To learn more about these opportunities , view this webinar online .
Navigating City Contracting Opportunities With Los Angeles City Councilwoman Eunisses Hernandez
On September 18 , 2024 , MWIS co-hosted a webinar with L . A . City Councilwoman Eunisses Hernandez that explained how contractors can navigate city contracting opportunities . In an effort to reach more small , local , Spanish-speaking contractors , the webinar was the first one that the Contractor Development and Bonding Program ( CDABP ) has presented in Spanish .
L . A . City Councilwoman Eunisses Hernandez
Councilwoman Hernandez , who represents District 1 , provided a brief introduction to the program and urged all participating contractors to make the most of this valuable opportunity . “ The City ’ s Contractor Development and Bonding Program is designed to expand your capacity as a contractor and encourage your participation in construction projects throughout Los Angeles ,” she explained , adding that these resources are available at no cost .
Representatives from Los Angeles World Airports ( LAWA ), the Bureau of Contract Administration ( BCA ), and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power ( LADWP ) were present to share valuable insights into the procurement process , certifications , and the array of current opportunities available for small local contractors within their respective departments .
You can view this Spanish-language webinar online .
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