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Over the = course of three webinars, the Small Business Webinar Series has had over 60= 0 attendees. Thank you all for your continued support! As we reach the series=E2=80=99 halfway mark, OOP is requesting your feedba= ck on the webinars so far by completing this brief survey. Your insights ar= e important to us, and will help us better serve you. Access the survey at bit.ly/3Ryjahv ( http://bit.ly/3Ryjahv ). If you would= like to view past webinars, please visit our YouTube channel at youtube.co= m/@lacityprocurement ( http://youtube.com/@lacityprocurement ). Thank you in advance for completing the survey. We appreciate your time and= cooperation. Questions? Submit them at snow.lacity.org/rampla ( http://snow.lacity.org/r= ampla ). ( http://lacity.gov ) ( https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KbWXmm8litWoJfuqqj9PP0d3EzRlyGWI/view?us= p=3Ddrive_link ) *Office of Procurement Small Business Webinar Series: Compliance in Constru= ction* The City of Los Angeles Office of Procurement will host its fourth Small Bu= siness Webinar on construction contract compliance on January 31, 2024 at 1= :00 PM PST. This next webinar will be a collaboration with the Bureau of Co= ntract Administration (BCA) and will discuss how to navigate compliance rel= ated to construction contracting. *WHEN* : Wednesday, January 31, 2024, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM PST *WHERE* : Virtual Event via Zoom *REGISTER* : bit.ly/48GyP4F ( http://bit.ly/48GyP4F ) *COST* : FREE *ORGANIZER* : City of Los Angeles Office of Procurement *QUESTIONS* : RAMP Support snow.lacity.org/rampla ( http://snow.lacity.org/= rampla ) ( https://neweconomicsforwomen.org/ ) ( https://drive.google.com/file/d/129l0FI8OiAE8YNHNWO1P9OlLAIEeoTO-/view?us= p=3Ddrive_link ) *How to Open a Business on a Budget!** Starting a business can feel overwhelming, but having someone to walk you t= hrough the process can change all that. Our team is here to help you understand the easy steps to getting your busi= ness off the ground on a budget. We will go over legal structure, licenses,= permits, and options because not every business will look the same. Join u= s and bring your questions! *WHEN* : Friday, February 9, 2024, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST *WHERE* : Via Zoom *REGISTER* : HERE ( https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4CDkNqSTSQq5IKdpk9w= jjQ ) *COST* : FREE *ORGANIZER* : New Economics for Women - ELA Business Source Center *QUESTIONS* : Aileen Sierra asierra@neworg.us ( asierra@neworg.us?subject= =3D&body=3D ) *This event is not organized by the City of Los Angeles ( https://www.energy.gov/ ) ( https://www.mbda.gov/business-center/los-angeles-mbda-business-center ) ( https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CSQmZVZgkpYbTK0yS0fH9KHRJvT9ipb1/view?us= p=3Dsharing ) *2024 DOE MBE Connect Summit** It is with great pleasure that we wish to invite you and your organization = to participate in the two-day 2024 MBE Connect Summit hosted by the U.S. De= partment of Energy (DOE) and Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA). Please mark your calendars for February 21 =E2=80=93 22, 2024, to hear from= U.S. DOE=E2=80=99s Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm, and Department of Comme= rce=E2=80=99s Under Secretary Donald R. Cravins, Jr. as they announce and p= resent over $400 billion in funding opportunities for qualified minority co= ntractors in the energy, construction, and related industries. There is a limited capacity, so please register today! We look forward to y= our participation in this impactful event. *REGISTER* : mbeconnectsummit.com/access ( https://mbeconnectsummit.com/acc= ess ) *This event is not organized by the City of Los Angeles ( https://www.ladwp.com/ ) ( https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k4rme0YfzgHqfgYLSbzPcd6aKZ_eLYRR/view?us= p=3Dsharing ) *LADWP Supplier Diversity Fair* LADWP would like to invite local, small and disadvantaged businesses to att= end for an opportunity to network and get connected with Prime Contractors = and City Agencies for potential contracting opportunities on current and up= coming infrastructure and public works projects in the Los Angeles region. WHEN: Thursday, February 22, 2024, 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM PST WHERE: Los Angeles Department of Water & Power Headquarters 111 North Hope Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 ( https://maps.app.goo.gl/nic3= PnMSruQjZwyg8 ) REGISTER: HERE ( https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ladwp-supplier-diversity-fair= -tickets-781653535767?aff=3Doddtdtcreator ) COST: FREE ORGANIZER: LADWP QUESTIONS: Reinita Ducielle reinita@dakcomm.com ( reinita@dakcomm.com?subje= ct=3D&body=3D ) ( http://www.accessingla.com ) ( https://bca.lacity.org/content/bureau-contract-administration ) ( https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UcoPYm5yV_4Po03r4C6Fwc_6a524OxTl/view?us= p=3Ddrive_link ) *AccessingLA: BuildWith* REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! =C2=A0This annual event to bring together City de= partments, public agencies, and contractors of all sizes. To register for t= he event and/or apply to participate in the Business-to-Business matchmakin= g as either a Prime or Subcontractor, please visit our website. *WHEN* : Tuesday, February 27, 2024, 9:00 AM PST *WHERE* : Expo Center - Roy A. Anderson Recreation Center 3980 Bill Robertson Lane, Los Angeles, CA 90037 ( https://maps.app.goo.gl/J= yKmQQfB7WvsVf9RA ) *REGISTER* : www.accessingla.com ( https://www.accessingla.com/ ) *COST* : FREE *ORGANIZER* : City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works: Bureau of Con= tract Administration *QUESTIONS* : Melissa Savage bca.sbdev@lacity.org ( bca.sbdev@lacity.org?su= bject=3D&body=3D ) ( https://www.mwdh2o.com/ ) *Upcoming RFQ for PDB of the Pure Water Southern Water Purification Treatme= nt Facility* Project Description: The Pure Water Southern California Program (Program) i= s a partnership between the Metropolitan Water District of Southern Califor= nia (Metropolitan) and the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts (Sanitat= ion Districts) to reuse treated wastewater that is currently discharged to = the ocean. At full build-out, the Program will help meet the region=E2=80= =99s needs by providing up to 150 million gallons (mgd) of water daily. Pha= se 1 of the Program is planned to produce 115 mgd of purified water primari= ly for groundwater replenishment and raw water augmentation at Metropolitan= =E2=80=99s existing water treatment plants through direct potable reuse. Metropolitan will be seeking qualifications from firms to design and constr= uct an Advanced Water Purification Facility (AWPF) co-located at the Sanita= tion District=E2=80=99s A.K. Warren Water Resource Facility using a progres= sive design-build delivery method. The project will require pump stations, = chemical storage and feed systems, procurement and installation of various = advanced water treatment processes such as membrane bioreactors, reverse os= mosis, and ultraviolet disinfection with advanced oxidation, and various el= ectrical improvements including switchgear, solar power, and battery storag= e. Additional ancillary and support facilities will include laboratory, admini= stration, maintenance, and outreach buildings. Other Program components, including the conveyance, pumping, and groundwate= r recharge facilities, will be advertised separately using either design-bi= d-build or alternative delivery methods (to be determined). Additional project information is available at this link: https://www.mwdh2= o.com/planning-for-tomorrow/building-local- supplies/regional-recycled-wate= r-program/ ( https://www.mwdh2o.com/planning-for-tomorrow/building-local-su= pplies/regional-recycled-water-program/ ) The approximate estimated design and construction cost of Phase 1 AWPF is b= etween $1.5 and $2.0 billion. *Project Location* : A.K. Warren Water Resource Facility, 24501 South Figue= roa Street, Carson, CA 90745 ( https://maps.app.goo.gl/F47vcAZSyUtA7RVa8 ) *Tentative Schedule* : Issue RFQ No. 1365 to select an AWPF design-build firm in first half of 202= 4. Award a progressive design-build contract: December 2024 Initial AWPF delivery of up to 30 mgd by 2030 Phase 1 AWPF delivery of up to 115 mgd by 2032 *Contract Documents* : Will be available free of charge on Metropolitan=E2= =80=99s bid system by logging on to PlanetBids, at http://www.planetbids.co= m/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=3D16151# ( http://www.planetbids.com/portal/p= ortal.cfm?CompanyID=3D16151# ). *Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Participation Requirement* : = minimum 25%. This project will subject to requirements of a Project Labor Agreement avai= lable at this link: https://www.mwdh2o.com/media/ey5ditzx/pla-final.pdf ( h= ttps://www.mwdh2o.com/media/ey5ditzx/pla-final.pdf ) *Questions regarding this project* : email Specsdesk@mwdh2o.com ( Specsdesk= @mwdh2o.com?subject=3D&body=3D ) *Disclaimer* : The newsletter is a service to advertise business developmen= t events/training programs. 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Small Business Webinar Survey

Last year, the Office of Procurement (OOP) launched a Sma= ll Business Webinar series to help small businesses learn more about City c= ontracting opportunities and navigate the City of LA=E2=80=99s procurement = process. Over the course of three webinars, the Small Business Webinar Seri= es has had over 600 attendees. Thank you all for your continued support!

As we reach the series=E2=80=99 halfway mark, OOP is requ= esting your feedback on the webinars so far by completing this brief survey= . Your insights are important to us, and will help us better serve you.

Access the survey at bit.ly/3Ryjahv. If you would like to view past= webinars, please visit our YouTube channel at youtube.com/@lacityprocurement.

Thank you in advance for completing the survey. We apprec= iate your time and cooperation.

Qu= estions? Submit them at snow.lacity.org/rampla.
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Office of Procurement Small Business Webinar= Series: Compliance in Construction

The City of Los Angeles Office of Procurement will host i= ts fourth Small Business Webinar on construction contract compliance on Jan= uary 31, 2024 at 1:00 PM PST. This next webinar will be a collaboration wit= h the Bureau of Contract Administration (BCA) and will discuss how to navig= ate compliance related to construction contracting.
WHEN: Wednesday, January 31, 2024, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM PST
WHERE: Virtual Event via Zoom
REGISTER: bit.ly/48GyP4F
: FREE
: City of Los Angele= s Office of Procurement
: RAMP Support snow.lacity.org/rampla
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How to Open a Business on a Budget!*

Starting a business can feel overwhelming, but having som= eone to walk you through the process can change all that.

Our team is here to help you understand the easy steps to= getting your business off the ground on a budget. We will go over legal st= ructure, licenses, permits, and options because not every business will loo= k the same. Join us and bring your questions!

WHEN: Friday, February 9, 2024, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
WHERE: Via Zoom
REGISTER: HERE
: FREE
: New Economics for = Women - ELA Business Source Center 
: Aileen Sierra asierra@neworg.us
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2024 DOE MBE Connect Summit*=

It is with great pleasure that we wish to invite you and = your organization to participate in the two-day 2024 MBE Connect Summit hos= ted by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Minority Business Developmen= t Agency (MBDA).

Please mark your calendars for February 21 =E2=80=93 22, = 2024, to hear from U.S. DOE=E2=80=99s Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm, and D= epartment of Commerce=E2=80=99s Under Secretary Donald R. Cravins, Jr. as t= hey announce and present over $400 billion in funding opportunities for qua= lified minority contractors in the energy, construction, and related indust= ries.

There is a limited capacity, so please register today! We= look forward to your participation in this impactful event.


*= This event is not organized by the City of Los Angeles
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LADWP Supplier Diversity Fair

LADWP would like to invite local, small and disadvantaged= businesses to attend for an opportunity to network and get connected with = Prime Contractors and City Agencies for potential contracting opportunities= on current and upcoming infrastructure and public works projects in the Lo= s Angeles region.

WHEN: Thursday, February 22, 2024, 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM PST<= /span>
WHERE: Los Angeles Department of Water & Power Headqu= arters
REGISTER: HERE
COST: FREE
ORGANIZER: LADWP
QUESTIONS: Reinita Ducielle reinita@dakcomm.com
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AccessingLA: BuildWith

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!  This annual event to brin= g together City departments, public agencies, and contractors of all sizes.= To register for the event and/or apply to participate in the Business-to-B= usiness matchmaking as either a Prime or Subcontractor, please visit our we= bsite.

WHEN: Tuesday, February 27, 2024, 9:00 AM PST
WHERE: Expo Center - Roy A. Anderson Recreation Center
: FREE
<= strong>ORGANIZER: City of Los Angeles D= epartment of Public Works: Bureau of Contract Administration
: Melissa Savage bca.sbdev@lacity.org
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Upcoming RFQ for PDB of the Pure Water South= ern Water Purification Treatment Facility

Project Description: The Pure Water Southern California P= rogram (Program) is a partnership between the Metropolitan Water District o= f Southern California (Metropolitan) and the Los Angeles County Sanitation = Districts (Sanitation Districts) to reuse treated wastewater that is curren= tly discharged to the ocean. At full build-out, the Program will help meet = the region=E2=80=99s needs by providing up to 150 million gallons (mgd) of = water daily. Phase 1 of the Program is planned to produce 115 mgd of purifi= ed water primarily for groundwater replenishment and raw water augmentation= at Metropolitan=E2=80=99s existing water treatment plants through direct p= otable reuse.

Metropolitan will be seeking qualifications from firms to= design and construct an Advanced Water Purification Facility (AWPF) co-loc= ated at the Sanitation District=E2=80=99s A.K. Warren Water Resource Facili= ty using a progressive design-build delivery method. The project will requi= re pump stations, chemical storage and feed systems, procurement and instal= lation of various advanced water treatment processes such as membrane biore= actors, reverse osmosis, and ultraviolet disinfection with advanced oxidati= on, and various electrical improvements including switchgear, solar power, = and battery storage.
Additional ancillary and support facilities will include laboratory, admini= stration, maintenance, and outreach buildings.

Other Program components, including the conveyance, pumpi= ng, and groundwater recharge facilities, will be advertised separately usin= g either design-bid-build or alternative delivery methods (to be determined= ).



: A.K. Warren= Water Resource Facility, 24501 South Figueroa Street, Carson, CA 90745
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: Will be a= vailable free of charge on Metropolitan=E2=80=99s bid system by logging on = to PlanetBids, at http://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?C= ompanyID=3D16151#.
: minimum 25%.
T= his project will subject to requirements of a Project Labor Agreement avail= able at this link: https://www.mwdh2o.com/media/ey5ditzx/pla-final.pdf<= /div>
<= strong>Questions regarding this project= : email Specsdesk@mwdh2o.com
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