Dougherty County advertises for bids on resurfacing, uniform and library projects in November
November 3, 2012 by cs
Four significant contracting opportunities are being advertised for bid in Albany/Dougherty County in November. Details on each of the four opportunities appear below. Be sure to make note of bid deadlines as well as dates and times of pre-bid conferences.
The Procurement Division, 222 Pine Avenue, Suite 540, Albany, Georgia 31701, will receive sealed bids until 2:30 p.m., November 15, 2012, for the Resurfacing Project for Dougherty County in accordance with bid documents and specifications. A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on November 8, 2012 @ 10:00 a.m. at 2038 Newton Road, Albany, GA in the Conference Room. All interested Contractors are strongly encouraged to attend. Bid documents are available at Public Works Office. Contact Bill Bradley at (229) 430-6120 for additional information. For more information about this opportunity please contact the buyer directly. Details are posted at http://www.turbobid.com/Procurement/Vendor/?me=localBids&list=0&cust=87&CFID=528880&CFTOKEN=34249255. A Vendor Application may be obtained by contacting the Procurement Division at (229) 431-3211 or printing a copy of the application from the website. A copy of the commodity listing MUST BE OBTAINED FROM THE PROCUREMENT OFFICE to complete the application.
On behalf of Dougherty County, the Procurement Division, 222 Pine Avenue, Suite 540, Albany, Georgia 31701, will receive sealed bids until 2:30 p.m., November 22, 2012, for the contract of EMS Uniforms for Dougherty County in accordance with bid documents and specifications. A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on November 14, 2012 @ 10:00 a.m. at 1436 Palmyra Road, Albany, GA in the Conference Room. County staff will be on site to answer questions. All interested Contractors are strongly encouraged to attend.Bid documents are available at the Procurement Office; on the County’s website at www.dougherty.ga.us under County Projects; and at www.turbobid.com. For additional information, call Roselyn Daniel at (229) 446-2720 or email at rdaniel@dougherty.ga.us. For more information about this opportunity please contact the buyer directly. Details may be found at: http://www.turbobid.com/Procurement/Vendor/?me=localBids&list=0&cust=87&CFID=528880&CFTOKEN=34249255. A Vendor Application may be obtained by contacting the Procurement Division at (229) 431-3211 or printing a copy of the application from the website. A copy of the commodity listing MUST BE OBTAINED FROM THE PROCUREMENT OFFICE to complete the application.
Plans and specifications for Renovations to the Dougherty County Central Library will be released for bidding on Monday, October 29, 2012.Plans and specifications on CD may be obtained from Hecht Burdeshaw Architects for $30.00. Contact Hecht Burdeshaw at 706-323-1814. All questions should be sent to Jeff Harper at moc.wahsedrubthcehnull@reprahj or 706-323-1814.The Pre-bid Conference will be at the Dougherty County Central Library on November 8, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. The Pre-bid conference is mandatory for any General Contractor that wants to bid the project.The bid opening will be at the Dougherty County Central Library on November 27, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. The bids will be opened publicly and read aloud. For more information about this opportunity please contact the buyer directly. Details are posted at: http://www.turbobid.com/Procurement/Vendor/?me=localBids&list=0&cust=87&CFID=528880&CFTOKEN=34249255 A Vendor Application may be obtained by contacting the Procurement Division at (229) 431-3211 or printing a copy of the application from the website. A copy of the commodity listing MUST BE OBTAINED FROM THE PROCUREMENT OFFICE to complete the application.
Plans and specifications for Furniture Fixtures and Equipment for the Dougherty County Central Library will be released for bidding on Monday, October 29, 2012.Plans and specifications on CD may be obtained from Hecht Burdeshaw Architects for $30.00. Contact Hecht Burdeshaw at 706-323-1814. All questions should be sent to Jeff Harper at moc.wahsedrubthcehnull@reprahj or 706-323-1814.The bid opening will be at the Dougherty County Central Library on November 27, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. The bids will be opened publicly and read aloud. For more information about this opportunity please contact the buyer directly. Details are posted at: http://www.turbobid.com/Procurement/Vendor/?me=localBids&list=0&cust=87&CFID=528880&CFTOKEN=34249255 A Vendor Application may be obtained by contacting the Procurement Division at (229) 431-3211 or printing a copy of the application from the website. A copy of the commodity listing MUST BE OBTAINED FROM THE PROCUREMENT OFFICE to complete the application.
Albany Marine Corps Base advertising small business set-aside contract for surveillance audits and recertifications
November 3, 2012 by cs
The Marine Corps Logistics Command, Albany, GA intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Requirements contract for a Base Period with 2 one-year options for ISO 3rd Party Registrar Services at Barstow, CA and Albany, GA. FOB Origin. The required Surveillance Audits and Recertifications are to be completed in accordance with Statement of Work.
A written solicitation document is scheduled to be issued on approximately November 13, 2012.
This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small businesses.
Details are now posted at https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=3620468d718869c578a33223524bb3c3&tab=core&tabmode=list&=.
The point of contact for this bid opportunity is Diane Heath, phone 229-639-6969, and email diane.heathnull@llunusmc.mil.
Georgia Tech offers free government contracting classes this fall!
August 31, 2012 by cs
The Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center is sponsoring a series of free classes in September, October and November to help your business become more successful in the governmnet contracting arena. Best of all, the classes are taught right here in Dougherty County!
Below is a list of what coming up next. To find more details, click on the class title. To register for a class, just click on “Sign Up.”
What is a “Capabilities Statement”? – and Why You Should Have One! |
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| Event Date: | 9/12/2012 | Register By: | 9/11/2012 |
| Time: | 11:00 – 1:00 p.m. | ||
| Event Location: | 125 Pine Ave., Albany, GA 31701-2502 | ||
| Description: | In order to effectively market yourself in the government sector, you should have a corporate résumé. Government agencies call this a Capabilities Statement. A Capabilities Statement should contain information to tell buyers why you’re an expert a… | ||
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How to Create a Great Elevator Speech |
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| Event Status: | Open | Event Fee: | $0.00 |
| Event Date: | 9/13/2012 | Register By: | 9/12/2012 |
| Time: | 11:00 – 12:00 p.m. | ||
| Event Location: | 125 Pine Ave., Albany, GA 31701-2502 | ||
| Description: | Ever wondered how to introduce your business to a government buyer? Like everything else, there’s a right way and a wrong way. Government officials are often pressed for time, so you usually have a limited amount of time to “sell yourself.” This w… | ||
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Fundamentals of Working with the Government |
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| Event Status: | Open | Event Fee: | $0.00 |
| Event Date: | 10/17/2012 | Register By: | 10/16/2012 |
| Time: | 11:00 – 1:00 p.m. | ||
| Event Location: | 125 Pine Ave., Albany, GA 31701-2502 | ||
| Description: | Interested in the government marketplace but not sure where to start? Need to know how to get started? These questions and more will be answered in this lunchtime briefing on government contracting. This briefing is the perfect place for a busy bu… | ||
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Business Development in the Government Market |
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| Event Status: | Open | Event Fee: | $0.00 |
| Event Date: | 10/18/2012 | Register By: | 10/17/2012 |
| Time: | 11:00 – 1:00 p.m. | ||
| Event Location: | 125 Pine Ave., Albany, GA 31701-2502 | ||
| Description: | If you’ve ever wondered how State agencies, cities, counties, school boards, and authorities buy their goods and services, then this is the class for you. You will learn how to register as a vendor, who to contact, where to find opportunities, wha… | ||
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What is a “Capabilities Statement”? – and Why You Should Have One! |
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| Event Status: | Open | Event Fee: | $0.00 |
| Event Date: | 11/14/2012 | Register By: | 11/13/2012 |
| Time: | 11:00 – 1:00 p.m. | ||
| Event Location: | 125 Pine Ave., Albany, GA 31701-2502 | ||
| Description: | In order to effectively market yourself in the government sector, you should have a corporate résumé. Government agencies call this a Capabilities Statement. A Capabilities Statement should contain information to tell buyers why you’re an expert a… | ||
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How to Create a Great Elevator Speech |
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| Event Status: | Open | Event Fee: | $0.00 |
| Event Date: | 11/15/2012 | Register By: | 11/14/2012 |
| Time: | 11:00 – 12:00 p.m. | ||
| Event Location: | 125 Pine Ave., Albany, GA 31701-2502 | ||
| Description: | Ever wondered how to introduce your business to a government buyer? Like everything else, there’s a right way and a wrong way. Government officials are often pressed for time, so you usually have a limited amount of time to “sell yourself.” This w… | ||
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County advertises contracts lighting upgrades and roofing project; City has demolition, street repair and archives building projects
August 14, 2012 by cs
The Dougherty County and the City of Albany have several construction-trade bid opportunities currently advertised.
Complete details are at http://www.turbobid.com/Procurement/Vendor/?me=localBids&list=0&cust=87&CFID=528880&CFTOKEN=34249255.
Government contracting classes offered all summer long
July 19, 2012 by cs
It seems like we never take a vacation!
You benefit from our hard work because you can take advantage of free classes throughout the summer.
Below is a list of what coming up next. To find more details, click on the class title. To register for a class, just click on “Sign Up.”
Fundamentals of Working with the Government |
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| Event Status: | Open | Event Fee: | $0.00 |
| Event Date: | 8/1/2012 | Register By: | 7/31/2012 |
| Time: | 11:00 – 1:00 p.m. | ||
| Event Location: | 125 Pine Ave., Albany, GA 31701-2502 | ||
| Description: | Interested in the government marketplace but not sure where to start? Need to know how to get started? These questions and more will be answered in this lunchtime briefing on government contracting. This briefing is the perfect place for a busy bu… | ||
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Business Development in the Government Market |
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| Event Status: | Open | Event Fee: | $0.00 |
| Event Date: | 8/2/2012 | Register By: | 8/1/2012 |
| Time: | 11:00 – 1:00 p.m. | ||
| Event Location: | 125 Pine Ave., Albany, GA 31701-2502 | ||
| Description: | If you’ve ever wondered how State agencies, cities, counties, school boards, and authorities buy their goods and services, then this is the class for you. You will learn how to register as a vendor, who to contact, where to find opportunities, wha… | ||
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| Event Date: | 9/12/2012 | Register By: | 9/11/2012 |
| Time: | 11:00 – 1:00 p.m. | ||
| Event Location: | 125 Pine Ave., Albany, GA 31701-2502 | ||
| Description: | In order to effectively market yourself in the government sector, you should have a corporate résumé. Government agencies call this a Capabilities Statement. A Capabilities Statement should contain information to tell buyers why you’re an expert a… | ||
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How to Create a Great Elevator Speech |
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| Event Status: | Open | Event Fee: | $0.00 |
| Event Date: | 9/13/2012 | Register By: | 9/12/2012 |
| Time: | 11:00 – 12:00 p.m. | ||
| Event Location: | 125 Pine Ave., Albany, GA 31701-2502 | ||
| Description: | Ever wondered how to introduce your business to a government buyer? Like everything else, there’s a right way and a wrong way. Government officials are often pressed for time, so you usually have a limited amount of time to “sell yourself.” This w… | ||
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14 tips for attending a government expo or trade show
July 18, 2012 by cs
Federal, state and local government agencies frequently host trade shows or expos to publicize their contract opportunities and attract new vendors. Wonder whether you should attend a government-sponsored business expo? What should you expect if you go? How should you prepare? Are you disappointed in the last trade show you attended?
These are the kinds of questions often posed by businesses we’re helping as a part of the Dougherty Small Business Program. Fundamentally, businesses want to know how they can gain a competitive advantage by attending an event sponsored by a government agency. The answer lies as much in preparation and follow-up as it does in actual attendance.
These kinds of events are what you make them. If you go to just listen, you may come away disappointed. If, on the other hand, you go to make something happen, you can come away with some good contacts,valuable insights, and solid business leads.
Here are a few tips …
- Establish some objectives for yourself – what do you hope to accomplish by attending? State this in concrete, quantifiable terms.
- Think about the specific kinds of opportunities you want to go after and be prepared to explain how you represent the solution to the government’s contracting objectives.
- Identify who is going to be in attendance and research in advance as much as you can about who will be there and those persons you want to meet. Think about why they are going to the show and what they want to accomplish there – align yourself with their objectives.
- Familiarize yourself with all details of the show so that you can envision how you are going to use the structure of the show to accomplish your objectives.
- Be prepared with marketing materials, including business cards, brochures and/or product/service fact sheets, product samples/portfolio, and a detailed capabilities statement. (Don’t have a capabilities statement? See our article on this subject here.) Tailor at least one of your handouts to the expo or show itself.
- Be prepared to talk about pricing. You may not need to, but be prepared just in case someone asks.
- Begin to envision how your competitors at the show can be potential partners as a result of the show.
- Develop and be prepared to deliver a 30-second “elevator speech” which explains in layman’s terms exactly what you are an expert at doing. Don’t be shy to explain what’s special about your company and why your products/services are the best. (If you need help constructing an elevator speech, see our article at http://www.doughertysmallbiz.org/2011/04/whats-an-elevator-pitch-and-why-you-need-one.)
- Remember that buyers don’t have time to waste. Buyers want specific information, and buyers want to know what’s special about you (that’s your competitive advantage).
- Preparation is essential. It’s better not to go than to go unprepared – you never have a second chance to make a good first impression.
- Dress to impress. And wear comfortable shoes!
- At the show, listen to how your competitors are selling themselves and learn as much about their marketing as possible. Also learn from their mistakes.
- Understand that follow-up after the show is critical. Gather all the business cards you collected, write follow-up notes or emails – promptly. Set-up follow-up meetings/conference calls, if possible and appropriate. Send more marketing materials.
- Write yourself a report on lessons-learned. Review this report before planning to participate in another event.
We will be glad to elaborate on this topic and provide you with additional advice. You can find our contact information by clicking right here.
Learn what a “capabilities statement” is and why you should have one
June 6, 2012 by cs
The Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center is launching a brand new class in July and you won’t want to miss it.
On July 18th at 11:00 am you can come and learn all about “What is a “Capabilities Statement”? – and Why You Should Have One!”
In order to effectively market yourself in the government sector, you should have a good corporate résumé. Government agencies call this a Capabilities Statement.
A Capabilities Statement should contain information to tell buyers why you’re an expert and why they should feel confident about awarding you a contract.
Our July 18th workshop provides instruction on how to write a good Capabilities Statement, including all the right ingredients. If you are looking for help with how to present your company to government decision-makers, then attending this workshop is a must.
To register, just click here.
Two classes scheduled for June – register now!
June 6, 2012 by cs
Two great classes are being offered in June to help you get acquainted with doing business in the government sector, and both are offered at no cost.
- On June 8th at 11:00 am, you can attend “Fundamentals of Working with the Government” — a great way to get acquainted with what you must do to get ready to do business with government agencies.
- On June 26th at 6:00 pm, you can attend “Business Development in the Government Market“– a perfect opportunity to learn how to do business with government agencies locally as well as at a state level.
Just click on the class titles shown above to learn more about these classes and to register to attend them.
Small business office changes locations
May 29, 2012 by cs
The Dougherty Small Business Office is now located on the first floor at 125 Pine Avenue in Albany.
All counseling and training sessions will be offered at this new location.
Bridgett Bennett is continuing to provide all services offered as a part of the Dougherty County Small Business Program.
You can contact Bridget at ude.hcetag.etavonninull@ttenneB.tegdirB or at (229) 430-4189.
Culvert replacement bids due May 24th
May 17, 2012 by cs
On behalf of Dougherty County, the Procurement Division, 222 Pine Avenue, Suite 540, Albany, Georgia 31701, will receive sealed bids until 2:30 p.m., May 24, 2012, for the construction of South County Line Road Culvert Replacement for Dougherty County in accordance with bid documents and specifications.
A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on May 10, 2012 @ 10:00 a.m. at 2038 Newton Road, Albany, GA in the Conference Room. County staff will be on site to answer questions. All interested Contractors are strongly encouraged to attend.
Bid documents are available at the Public Works Office; on the County’s website at www.dougherty.ga.us under County Projects; and at www.turbobid.com.
For additional information, call Roselyn Daniel at (229) 446-2720 or email at su.ag.ytrehguodnull@leinadr.