Small and Diverse Business Resources

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Small & Small Diverse Business Resources

CONSTRUCTION

Small/Small Diverse Business Utilization Report (SDBUR)
For contractor use: This report must be submitted with each Application for Payment starting with either the first full month after the Initial Job Conference or the first Application for Payment (whichever is earlier).
Certification Form Good Faith Effort Document - CERTIFICATION OF ACCESSING DGS’ WEBSITE
Certification Form Good Faith Effort Document - CERTIFICATION OF NEGOTIATING FAIRLY
Small Diverse Business Solicitation Log
Instructions to Bidders, 2017 Edition (also found at www.dgs.pa.gov > Businesses > Design & Construction > Bidding)

PROCUREMENT

RFP Template (SDB & SB Participation Submittal language in Part V)
RFP Scoring Formulas
Small Diverse Business RFP/RFQ Submittal Information
Online Quarterly Utilization Report, Prime Contractor & Subcontractor
Prime Contractor Quarterly Utilization Report
Subcontractor Quarterly Utilization Report
Quarterly Utilization Reports can also be emailed or mailed to the address below.

Bureau of Diversity, Inclusion & Small Business Opportunities (BDISBO)
North Office Building
401 North Street, Room 611
Harrisburg, PA 17120-0500
(717) 783-3119
gs-bdisbo@pa.gov

VERIFICATION PROCESS

Affidavit to Request Extension (call (717) 783-3119 or email GS-BDISBO@pa.gov)
Statement of Policy
Title 62 – Procurement Code
Executive Order 2015-11: Diversity, Inclusion and Small Business Opportunities in Commonwealth Procurement and in Pennsylvania’s Economy

SMALL BUSINESS CONTRACTING

DATABASES

Supplier Search
This database may be used to search for Small and Small Diverse Businesses.
Supplier Search Instruction Guide

MENTOR PROTEGE PROGRAM

Mentor Protégé Application Form
Program Launch (Video) - Streaming | Download | High Quality Download

REPORTS

Annual

Governor's Advisory Council

Advisory Council Recommendations Report on BDISBO | Governor’s Response Letter to Advisory Council Recommendations for BDISBO

MARCELLUS SHALE

Survey

The Department of General Services (DGS), Bureau of Diversity, Inclusion and Small Business Opportunities (BDISBO) has issued the Marcellus Shale Survey to those registered unconventional gas producers listed with the Department of Environmental Protection. The survey was issued on August 27, 2018. The reporting period for the purposes of the survey is April 1, 2017 - March 31, 2018. All responses should reflect Producer efforts and subcontracting opportunities during this timeframe. Additionally, Act 13 requires Producers to respond to the survey within 90 days; therefore, responses are due on or before November 25, 2018.

Questions or requests for clarification regarding the survey should be forwarded to GS-BDISBO@pa.gov.

Marcellus Shale Survey FY 2017-18 (Survey Closed)

Reports

DISPARITY STUDIES

2007 Disparity Study in Building Construction and Building Design
2018 Disparity Study: DGS | PennDOT

SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES

Self-Certification & Verification; Doing Business With The Commonwealth
Learn about the process to self-certify as a Small Business and verify as a Small Diverse Business and uncover the basics for doing business with Pennsylvania in this informative webinar.
To learn more on how your business can “Save Money with Surplus”
Small Business Assistance Network
The Small Business Assistance Network (SBAN) is the first stop for entrepreneurs interested in learning about the vast toolbox of business services and resources available within Pennsylvania.
COSTARS
COSTARS is Pennsylvania's cooperative purchasing program. The COSTARS program provides registered local public procurement units, as well as state affiliated entities, (together “members”) and suppliers a tool to find and do business with each other effectively through the use of a contract established by DGS. Learn how to participate as a COSTARS supplier.