Procurement Opportunities

In this workshop you will learn about METRO’s Small Business Enterprise (SBE) online certification process and requirements.

NOTE: You must be registered in order to attend.

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This workshop is designed to inform certified and non-certified businesses on how to do business with METRO. The process for METRO SBE certification and vendor registrations are also covered. METRO’s Procurement staff will discuss, how METRO procures its goods and services, and the process used to award contracts. They will also briefly talk about the different cooperatives (co-ops) METRO uses. You will also learn about what’s happing at METRO in FY2025, as it relates to all procurement contracting opportunities, capital projects and anticipated projects.

NOTE: You must be registered in order to attend.

In this workshop you will learn where to find METRO’s under $50,000 contracting opportunities.  You will learn how to sign up for GovSpend, the system we use to place our small purchases, and you will learn where to find METRO’s past and present prime contractors.

NOTE: You must be registered in order to attend.

The format of the workshop is a panel discussion comprised of bankers. As an added bonus, “The 5C’s of Credit,” will also be covered. The presenters will answer questions and give business advice on how to gain access to their programs.

NOTE: You must be registered in order to attend.

You will hear from an expert who has been in the banking industry for over 30 years. You will have a hands-on exercise, using the Bid Price Triangulation module to aid you with your bid/proposal calculations. You will learn how to establish three (3) Known Data Points, how to use the Mathematic Regression Process and how to triangulate a competitive bid/proposal price. 

NOTE: You must be registered in order to attend.

In this workshop you will learn about METRO’s Small Business Enterprise (SBE) online certification process and requirements. 

NOTE: You must be registered in order to attend.

This workshop is for prime contractors, to make sure they are in compliance with METRO’s Small Business Program rules and regulations; do’s and don’ts when a goal is placed on a METRO solicitation etc.  

NOTE: You must be registered in order to attend.

You will have an opportunity to meet METRO’s buyers and Contract Administrators (CA’s) who procure METRO’s goods and services. This forum allows the business community, primes & subcontractors an opportunity to meet our Procurement Team. You will also have the opportunity to bring your products and or introduce your services to METRO’s Project Managers and Decision Makers.

NOTE: You must be registered in order to attend.

METRO’s IT managers will speak with you regarding departmental structure, operations, processes, departmental needs and anticipated IT opportunities. 

NOTE: You must be registered in order to attend.

In this workshop you will learn about METRO’s Small Business Enterprise (SBE) online certification process and requirements. 

NOTE: You must be registered in order to attend.

Every Thursday in April.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This class is for METRO CERTIFIED SMALL BUSINESSES ONLY that provide construction services. The firms are pre-selected on a first come – first serve basis (unless we have an active Multi-Trade Contract). The class maximum is 20 certified firms.

NOTE: Only 20 seats available.

Come hear from METRO’s Human Resources team and learn about the goods and services they need and use, in the areas of Staffing, Benefits, Insurance, Wellness, Training, Organizational Development, Equal Employment Opportunity and Employee Relations. 

NOTE: You must be registered in order to attend.

Every Thursday in April.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This class is for METRO CERTIFIED SMALL BUSINESSES ONLY that provide construction services. The firms are pre-selected on a first come – first serve basis (unless we have an active Multi-Trade Contract). The class maximum is 20 certified firms.

NOTE: Only 20 seats available.

Every Thursday in April.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This class is for METRO CERTIFIED SMALL BUSINESSES ONLY that provide construction services. The firms are pre-selected on a first come – first serve basis (unless we have an active Multi-Trade Contract). The class maximum is 20 certified firms.

NOTE: Only 20 seats available.

In this workshop you will learn about METRO’s Small Business Enterprise (SBE) online certification process and requirements. 

NOTE: You must be registered in order to attend.

METRO’s Facilities Maintenance supervisors will speak with you about all of their department’s responsibilities, as well as, how to do business with METRO’s Facilities Maintenance Department. 

NOTE: You must be registered in order to attend.

Every Thursday in April.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This class is for METRO CERTIFIED SMALL BUSINESSES ONLY that provide construction services. The firms are pre-selected on a first come – first serve basis (unless we have an active Multi-Trade Contract). The class maximum is 20 certified firms.

NOTE: Only 20 seats available.

You will learn some important information on how to account for every known costs, to prepare a detailed construction estimate that covers expenses, profits, and contingencies.

NOTE: You must be registered in order to attend.

In this workshop you will learn about METRO’s Small Business Enterprise (SBE) online certification process and requirements.

NOTE: You must be registered in order to attend.

In this workshop you will learn how to respond to METRO’s various types of solicitations: RFPs, RFQs, & IFBs. We will discuss: Reviewing the opportunity, their differences, compliance vs responsive and creating winning content.

NOTE: You must be registered in order to attend.