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PHASE ONE / EXPOSURE <br /> Samet believes that sharing project details and timelines with MWBE firms increases outreach <br /> and enhances their participation in community construction projects. <br /> o Collaborative Research & Investigation of MWBE Market <br /> o Active recruitment of MWBE firms for the project through tailored outreach. <br /> o Advertise with newspapers, Diversity Liaisons, Minority Contractors, Resource Center, <br /> Minority Contractors Association, Building Connected, Trade Groups, local city Plan Rooms. <br /> PHASE TWO / ACCESS <br /> Samet understands the barriers that minority and women owned firms face in the prequalification <br /> and bidding process. Our team commits to supporting MWBE firms during these processes to <br /> ensure their access to fair opportunity. <br /> o Host preconstruction contractor's college for project insight <br /> o Provide technical assistance and guide through bid opening requirements <br /> o Discuss subcontractor payment and cash flow needs <br /> o Offer one-on-one assistance in completing prequalification forms <br /> o Facilitate partnerships between first-tier prime subcontractors and MWBE second-tier firms <br /> o Enforce MWBE Participation guidelines at bid opening and proposal review <br /> o Tailor bid packages to maximize participation of available MWBE firms <br /> PHASE THREE / DEVELOPMENT <br /> Samet extends support beyond subcontracting with MWBEs. <br /> Initiatives like Mentor Minority Subcontractor Partnerships and a targeted Business Educational Program <br /> provide strategic guidance, industry education, and business development support, fostering holistic <br /> empowerment and growth for diverse certified firms. These measures, specific <br /> to each project, enable Samet to gain insights into barriers and additional programming needs <br /> for the diverse business community. <br /> • • • •• - ' - • • • • • ' SAMET 24 <br />