Author: Washington Informer Staff Published: 5/18/2021 PSC
from May 19-June 2, 2021, is now open.
A Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) is typically a small and/or local business, or a historically underrepresented business, headquartered in the District that has been certified by the Department of Small and Local Business Development. There are a number of factors that contribute to whether a company can become a CBE, but CBEs receive preference in procurement opportunities and, in general, the program helps position businesses to better compete in District Government contracting opportunities.
Supporting the development of CBEs in the District is a top strategic priority for the DCPSC. The Commission is taking deliberate steps to engage stakeholders to become a CBE and participate in bidding for professional services, especially in the areas of professional engineering, accounting, economics, law, and marketing/communications. Our goal is to achieve or exceed providing 35% of the Commission’s total procurement contract dollars to CBEs.
The DCPSC has also set a requirement for CBE participation in any procurement of $100,000 or more for professional services. Staff work to coordinate and participate in outreach efforts that publicize the DCPSC’s procurement opportunities as well as establish strategic partnerships to help advance CBE participation in procurement.
These livestreamed webinars are free and open to the public, but advance registration is required. Interested individuals can register for any or all of the individual webinars. Current CBEs and other businesses are encouraged to attend.
DCPSC for suppliers and services
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
10-11 a.m. EDT
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
10-11 a.m. EDT
Questions or concerns regarding webinar registration? Please email cbeinquiries@psc.dc.gov.