Plan to attend our double-header on Sept. 7th!
September 1, 2011 by ei2admin
Albany-Dougherty area businesses can attend a double-header on Wednesday, Sept. 9th!
This double-header isn’t about baseball. But if you want to learn the most important steps to take to win a government contract and the most important section of a government bid document, our double-header is the place to be.
From 10 until 11 a.m., you can attend our class entitled “Fundamentals of Working with the Government.” This class is for newcomers to the government contracting arena — or for anyone who needs a refresher on the actions you should take and the things you need to have in place in order to effectively compete for government contracts.
Then, from 11 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., you can attend another terrific class – “Preparing Successful Bids and Proposals.” This class is perfect for anyone who is looking for tips and instruction on how to prepare a bid or proposal to a government agency. Special instructions will be given on bidding on City of Albany and Dougherty County contracts. Details about state and federal contracts will be covered, too.
To register for “Fundamentals of Working with the Government,” click here: http://gtpac.ecenterdirect.com/ConferenceDetail.action?ID=6844
To register for “Preparing Successful Bids and Proposals,” click here: http://gtpac.ecenterdirect.com/ConferenceDetail.action?ID=6849
PLEASE PRE-REGISTER because we will be serving a light lunch and we need to have an accurate count in advance of these classes. Both classes and the lunch are absolutely free.
If you need help with registration, please call Bridget Bennett, our Albany office coordinator, at (229) 317-4707.
Don’t miss this: Small business orientations and speed partnering to be held July 20th
July 8, 2011 by ei2admin
To acquaint Albany-area businesses with both Dougherty County’s and the City of Albany’s small business programs, Georgia Tech is holding orientation sessions on July 20, 2011. An explanation will be provided of the local government programs, the benefits of participating, and how to enroll.
The orientations will be followed by instruction on how to market to local governments and present their capabilities Dougherty County and Albany officials.
In addition, City and County officials will be on hand to share information about contracting opportunities and meet with area businesses.
Check-in and coffee begins at 9:30 am; the program begins at 10:00. Informal networking opportunities begin at noon with a light lunch.
If you want to attend, PLEASE PRE-REGISTER! Simply click here to fill-out a simple registration form. You will receive an email confirmation.
Want to learn how to submit a bid? Be here on July 13th!
June 27, 2011 by ei2admin
On Wednesday, July 13th, you have the unique opportunity to learn how to prepare and submit a bid to a government agency.
Don’t miss this!
Starting at 11:00 am, a two-hour class will be presented entitled “Preparing Successful Bids and Proposals.” This special briefing is designed to help companies understand the bid proposal preparation process when responding to government solicitations. Topics covered include: preparation for bidding, identifying the bid package, reading the solicitation, technical proposal development insights, developing your bid price/cost proposal, and more. This class will provide special instruction for Albany-area small businesses interested in doing business with the City of Albany as well as other units of government.
This class will be held in the 1st floor conference room at the Microbusiness Enterprise Center, 230 S. Jackson St., Albany, GA 31701-2885.
You’re encouraged to register in advance. Please go to http://gtpac.ecenterdirect.com/ConferenceDetail.action?ID=6848
All businesses are welcome to attend. We look forward to seeing you there!
Marine Corps’ Albany base sponsors small business trade show Aug. 4 & 5
May 28, 2011 by ei2admin
If you’re interested in learning about what and how the Marine Corps Logistics Command buys, then you ought to consider being at the Albany Civic Center on Aug. 4 and 5, 2011.
The Albany Marine Corps base is hosting a two-day trade show specifically focused on procurement and acquisition that support of Warfighter requirements.
The Command is looking for exhibitors and attendees specializing in:
- Logistics
- Industrial Electronics
- Communications
- Information Technology
- Engineering
- Parts Obsolescence
- Repair/Maintenance
- Storage
- Warehousing (including Supplies)
- Material Handling
- Green Initiatives
- Construction
- Structure Ventilation/Controlled Environments for Workers
On Thursday, Aug. 4th, an anticipated 100 exhibitors — representing both small business and large business as well as local, state, and federal government agencies – are expected to be on hand at the Albany Civic Center. Opening ceremonies will begin at 8:00 a.m.
Mid-day on Thursday, attendees will gather for lunch across the street from the Civic Center at the Albany Hilton Garden Inn to hear featured keynote speaker, Lieutenant General Frank A. Panter, Deputy Commandant, Installations and Logistics, Headquarters, U. S. Marine Corps.
Following lunch, activities will resume in the exhibit hall at the Civic Center from 1:30 until 4:00 p.m.
On Friday, Aug. 5th at the Albany Civic Center there will be eight (8) workshops running concurrently, each repeated on the hour at 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, and 11:00 a.m. Workshop topics include: The Mission and Function of the Marine Corps Logistics Command Centers (including Distribution Management, Maintenance Center, and Supply Management); Expert Services for Entrepreneurs; Acquisition Courses for Contractors; the Federal Logistics Information System and the Internet Bid Board System; Construction Requirements of the Marine Corps Logistics Base; Small Business Program Updates; Getting on GSA Schedules; and Doing Business with the Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM).
There is a registration fee of $100 to attend this two-day event. The registration fee includes access to all events both days, including one lunch ticket for Aug. 4th.
Companies wishing to exhibit at the event must make arrangements and pay a fee in advance. The exhibition fee for large businesses is $550, and the exhibition fee for small businesses is $450. Each of these exhibitor registration packages covers two attendees and two lunch tickets. (Exhibitors must set-up at the Civic Center on Wed., Aug. 3rd, between 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. Exhibit teardown takes place on Thurs., Aug. 4th between 4:00 and 5:00 p.m.)
Pre-registration is required to attend this event. The deadline for registration is Thursday, June 16, 2011. Complete details may be found at: http://www.logcom.usmc.mil/sbpo/files/trade-show/2011/Key-Information.pdf.
- The Industry Exhibitor registration form is at: http://www.logcom.usmc.mil/sbpo/files/trade-show/2011/Industry-Exhibitor-Reg.pdf
- The Industry Attendee registration form is at: http://www.logcom.usmc.mil/sbpo/files/trade-show/2011/Industry-Attendee-Reg.pdf
- The Government/Non-Profit registration form is at: http://www.logcom.usmc.mil/sbpo/files/trade-show/2011/Govt-Reg.pdf
Updated government contracting training calendar now available
May 11, 2011 by ei2admin
Want to see the current list of free classes now being offered by Georgia Tech is support of the City of Albany’s Small Business Program?
The class list has just been updated, and it’s available for viewing, and printing, by simply clicking here.
When you take a look at the updated training calendar, you’ll see we are offering classes on all of the following topics:
- Albany Small Business Program Orientation
- Business Planning, Development and Management
- Preparing Successful Bids and Proposals
- Business Development in the Government Market
- Introduction to Government Contracting
- Contract Accounting
- Contract Law
- Subcontracting to Prime Contractors
- Selling to the Military
- Fundamentals of Working with the Government
- Surety Bonding
- How to Work with Small Business Specialists
- How to Use the GTPAC Bid Match Service
- Understanding the GSA Schedule Process
What a “treasure trove” of useful information! Register now for the classes of your choice!
Here’s how to get a list of upcoming City of Albany bid opportunities
May 10, 2011 by ei2admin
Current bids and proposals for the City of Albany and Dougherty County may be found on-line by clicking right here.
Most documents are available on this site to download to print. For more information on current bids and proposals, call the City’s Procurement Office at (229) 431-3211. Documents also can be requested by e-mailing Christen or by contacting the Procurement Office.
When communicating by email, please be sure to state the purpose of your email in the subject line. All unknown mail with unclear subject lines or mail marked as “spam” will be deleted without being read.
Please note that bids to the City of Albany cannot be returned by facsimile.
Learn all about government contracting on June 8th
April 28, 2011 by ei2admin
Georgia Tech is offering its comprehensive 3-hour “Introduction to Government Contracting” class in Albany at 10:00 a.m. on June 8, 2011.
The free class will be conducted in the 1st floor conference room located in the Albany Microbusiness Enterprise Center, located at 230 S. Jackson St., Albany, GA 31701-2885.
If you plan to attend, please pre-register on-line at http://gtpac.ecenterdirect.com/ConferenceDetail.action?ID=6870. To register, just hit the “Sign Up” button on that page and enter your name, company name, and email address.
The popular “Intro” class is a must for anyone thinking about or doing business with the government. A general overview of how the government buys goods and services, and the seven phases of government procurement will be discussed in detail. Additional topics include governmental registrations, market research on what the government buys, how government agencies advertise their procurements, understanding “ads” from sources like FedBizOpps, introduction to the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), how to find internet marketing opportunities, how to locate subcontracting opportunities with government “prime” contractors, bidding, and much more.
Georgia Tech’s Jone Debnam is the guest instructor for this class.
A “Must Do” on Tuesday, Apr. 26th!
April 22, 2011 by ei2admin
We have a special treat just for you!
On Tuesday, Apr. 26th we are conducting a class just for registered clients!
From 1:00 ’til 3:00 pm, we’re going to be showing you exactly how our bid match service works and how you can “tweak” it to make it more effective in identifying government contract opportunities for you.
Guest speaker Tom Larkin will show you how to use the GTPAC bid match service to identify government bid opportunities that are relevant to your business interests. You will learn how to identify the correct NAICS codes, PSC/FSC codes, as well as keywords for your Search Profile. We will demonstrate how to effectively use the powerful ”iSearch” tool to validate keywords, obtain and collect marketing data, as well as how to identify what the agency “calls” what you sell. Real-time examples will be utilized during this interactive class.
Don’t miss this free class! If you can’t attend, be sure to send someone as your representative.
The class will be held in the Arthur K. Williams Conference Room located in the Microbusiness Enterprise Center, 230 S. Jackson Street, Albany, Georgia 31701.
To register in advance, please visit: http://gtpac.ecenterdirect.com/ConferenceDetail.action?ID=7012.
We hope to see you there!
Oh, and one more thing … Come early at noon and hear Tom talk about “How to Work Effectively with Small Business Specialists.” Refreshments will be served.
May 26th: Learn how to market and submit bids to the government
April 19, 2011 by ei2admin
This Thursday, May 26th, two free classes are being offered to give you insights into how to market to and submit proposals to government agencies. Don’t miss this!
Starting at 10:00 am, a two-hour class will be presented entitled “Preparing Successful Bids and Proposals.” This special briefing is designed to help companies understand the bid proposal preparation process when responding to government solicitations. Topics covered include: preparation for bidding, identifying the bid package, reading the solicitation, technical proposal development insights, developing your bid price/cost proposal, and more. This class will provide special instruction for Albany-area small businesses interested in doing business with the City of Albany as well as other units of government.
Then, starting at noon, another two-hours of instruction will be offered on the topic “Marketing to the Government.” 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, what the requirements are for bidding, and how to get paid. Specific attention will be given to doing business with the State of Georgia and many units of local government in the Albany area.
Both classes will be held in the 1st floor conference room at the Microbusiness Enterprise Center, 230 S. Jackson St., Albany, GA 31701-2885.
You’re encouraged to register in advance. For the 10 o’clock class go to http://gtpac.ecenterdirect.com/ConferenceDetail.action?ID=6847 to register. For the class at noon, go to http://gtpac.ecenterdirect.com/ConferenceDetail.action?ID=6869 to register.
All businesses are welcome to attend. We look forward to seeing you there!
Albany uses TurboBid — here’s how it works
April 10, 2011 by ei2admin
The City of Albany’s Procurement Office uses an e-Procurement system known as TurboBid. This on-line system allows the City to create bid documents and upload them onto a special website so that vendors can see the bid documents and download them.
You can access the City of Albany’s bid postings on TurboBid by clicking here — this link will provide you with the most current information. For illustration purposes, a “screen shot” of what TurboBid looks like appears below:
Using the link above, any vendor can visit TurboBid at any time to see bid postings by the City of Albany. By clicking on a paricular bid title, a vendor can see more details on that posting. Look for the tabs above the posting; they look like this:
- By clicking on “Bid Q&A,” a bidder can submit a question about the bid package as well as see any other questions that have been asked, along with the answers.
- By clicking on “Documents,” a vendor can see and download the actual bid documents.
- By clicking on “Plan Holders,” the vendor can see a list of the other vendors who have already downloaded the bid documents.
- The tab labeled “eBid” is not currently utilized by the City of Albany. All bids submitted to the City must be submitted on paper, using the bid documents downloaded from the TurboBid web site.
You must register with TurboBid to gain access to some of its features. Registration is simple, and free of charge. Click here to register for TurboBid.