SMALL, LOCAL, AND MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (SLMBE) PROGRAM

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SLMBE CALENDAR OF EVENTS	LEGISLATIVE UPDATES
VENDOR DAY 1 SEPTEMBER 27TH	VENDOR DAY 2 OCTOBER 12TH
VENDOR DAY 3 DECEMBER 6TH	VENDOR DAY 4 JANUARY 10TH
VENDOR DAY 5 MARCH 12TH
Customer Satisfaction Survey	MBE Program Proposal

MISSION STATEMENT

The SLMBE Office is dedicated to creating and inclusive purchasing Environment while building sustainable relationships; expanding opportunities; and cultivating growth of small, local minority business enterprises which adds value to the Commission and Community we serve

SMALL, LOCAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (SLBE) PROGRAM

In an effort to increase the participation of small and local firms in the procurement of goods and services, the WSSC has established a Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) Program. The program is race and gender neutral and emphasis is to encourage economic growth by offering benefits to small firms headquartered in Montgomery and Prince George's Counties. To participate in the SLBE Program your net worth cannot exceed $250,000.00; your average net income after federal taxes cannot exceed $100,000.00 and your principal place of business or a significant employee presence must be in Montgomery or Prince George's County Maryland. The (SLMBE) Group administers the SLBE Program. The SLBE Application/Registration form is available by clicking on the link below.

SLBE APPLICATION / REGISTRATION FORM  

SLBE GUIDELINES  

Once you have completed the SLBE form as instructed, print a copy of the form and mail it to: WSSC SLMBE Office, 8th Floor, 14501 Sweitzer Lane, Laurel, MD 20707. If you have any questions filling out the application or need additional information, please contact the SLMBE Group by calling 301-206-8800 or email us at slmbe@wsscwater.com. Once your application is approved, you will be placed on our approved registered list for the SLBE Program. Your firm will then be notified of upcoming contracts under this program.

Links to Area Agencies

District of Columbia's Office of Local Business Development

Maryland Department of Transportation - Minority Business Enterprise program

Prince George's County Minority Business Development Division

WSSC VENDOR DAYS TO START SEPTEMBER 27TH

The SLMBE Office will host networking sessions in Business Development and Matchmaking Workshops that will help Build Relationships with Key Commission Departments

Each “Vendor Day” is designed to prepare businesses to compete and inform them of planned contracting opportunities. These workshops are geared towards educating and training businesses on how to do business with the Commission and learn about its business policies and procedures. Every event will be held at the RGH Building, 14501 Sweitzer Lane, Laurel, Maryland, unless, otherwise noted. Registration is required for attendance! If there are questions, call the SLMBE Office at 301-206-8800.

CALENDAR

Kick-Off Event featuring Mr. Thomas Laboon, Chief of Acquisition September 27, 2007      10:00am -12:00pm      RSVP at slmbe@wsscwater.com Information from Vendor day Click Here

2nd Vendor Day featuring Mr. Roscoe Wade, Director of Logistics October 12, 2007      10:00am -12:00pm      RSVP at slmbe@wsscwater.com

3rd Vendor Day featuring Mrs. Marcia Tucker, Group Leader of Systems Infrastructure Group December 6, 2007      10:00am -12:00pm      RSVP at slmbe@wsscwater.com

4th Vendor Day featuring Mr. Goutam Kundu, Chief of Information Technology January 10, 2008      10:00am -12:00pm      RSVP at slmbe@wsscwater.com

5th Vendor Day featuring WSSC’s Support Services Team March 12, 2008       10:00am -12:00pm      RSVP at slmbe@wsscwater.com

6th Vendor Day featuring Mrs. Marcia Tucker, Acting Chief of Customer Care May 22, 2008       10:00am -12:00pm      RSVP at slmbe@wsscwater.com

7th Vendor Day featuring Workshop on Bi-County Tunnel Project June, 2008       10:00am -12:00pm      RSVP at slmbe@wsscwater.com

For additional information concerning the SLMBE Program, please contact the SLMBE Office at (301) 206-8800 or email us at slmbe@wsscwater.com

The WSSC Acquisition Office is enhancing Bidder’s Registration by streamlining the process for doing business.
To view Vendor Information Guide please click here