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Document
RFQ 25-30 Towing, Storage and Disposal Final.pdf
Year Created: 2025
DOCUMENT
MODL - Procurement Opportunity Committee, 2017
- YEAR CREATED: 2017
The document describes the tangible results achieved through the implementation of the innovation, which is the POC (Point of Contact) program in the Virginia Beach Minority Procurement Program. The program aims to improve minority outreach and connect minority contractors with contract awards.
The document states that 24 companies were interviewed, and 16 participants responded to 37 solicitations. As a result, 19 awards were made to POC participants, resulting in $1.22 million of new minority contracts. The success rate of the program is reported to be 51%. The program has also led to an increase in the number of minority contractors seeking entrance into the program, resulting in a growing waitlist.
In terms of expenditures to minority contractors, the document states that over a 5-year period, the City averaged $13.7 million per year or 5.29% in expenditures. However, in the first 6 months of FY17, the City reported $17.4 million in expenditures to minority contractors, representing 6.56%.
The document also highlights the significance of the innovation in addressing the need for improved minority outreach. It mentions that minority contractors often faced difficulties in connecting with contract awards and felt that the City was not making an effort to be inclusive. The POC program addresses this issue by providing individual attention to minority business owners and creating opportunities for them to demonstrate their core competencies.
Furthermore, the document emphasizes the learning opportunities for the City's Purchasing Division through the POC program. The team members involved in issuing solicitations are now more engaged in the City's efforts related to equity and diversity. The program has also led to improved outreach efforts, trust, cooperation, and success in establishing a firm foundation for the City's procurement program.
Regarding transferability, the document suggests that the POC program could be easily replicated in other jurisdictions. It describes the program as easy to implement, requiring a commitment to openness and diversity. The program takes inspiration from the show "Shark Tank" and applies it to minority contractor outreach, vetting businesses to ensure their readiness for public contracting.