July 7, 2008

Announcements

California Construction Expo 2008
Building Green

California Construction Expo 2008, the premiere gathering for contractors, designers, construction professionals, suppliers and construction workers

• Learn how $47 billion in California infrastructure funds will flow into local construction contracts

• Learn about projects valued from $5,000 to over $100 million

• Hear from the experts about green building in California

• Participate in “Contractor Matchmaking” between general contractors and subcontractors

• Plan how to transition from the residential to commercial construction sector

To register for this event, please visit Cal Con Expo’s website or call 1-877-8CalCon (1-877-822-5266)

Metropolitan's Registration & Certification is needed for contracting success!!

NETConnect

What is it?
NETConnect is the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California complimentary online certification, registration, solicitation and notification system. Register, and your firm will be instantly connected to our database.

How does it work?
Once registered, your firm will automatically be notified by email of any contract opportunities that match your company profile.

Why should I sign up?

Your firm will be able to pinpoint the solicitations you prefer by selecting product and service codes (NIGP) that define your line of business - at no cost to you.

Where do I register?
Metropolitan Water District Business Outreach's website

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Career Opportunities at Metropolitan

Discover a world of opportunities at Metropolitan Water District. Metropolitan offers a variety of careers in different fields and locations throughout Southern California. Visit our website to see why Metropolitan is a great place to work. Click here to view our current career opportunities.

• Administrative Assistant I - Los Angeles: Application filing period closes July 15, 2008.

• Associate Engineer - Los Angeles: Open until sufficient applications are received.

• Junior Environmental Specialist - Los Angeles: Application filing period closes July 21, 2008.

• Legislative Services Section Manager - Los Angeles: Application filing period closes July 28, 2008.

• Media Services Section Manager - Los Angeles: Application filing period closes July 28, 2008.

• Research Microbiologist - La Verne: Application filing period closes July 9, 2008.

Please note, Metropolitan will NOT pay third party vendors (i.e. staffing services) for referrals to these positions.

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Metropolitan's Business-to-Business Opportunities

Current Requests for Proposals:

RFP 856 Telephone System Replacement Project

RFI 865 System-Wide Control System Planning

Current Request for Bids:

RFB 190718 Janitorial Services for MWD Weymouth Filtration Plant

Curren tConstruction Projects:

Spec No. 1609 Olinda Pressure Control Facility Pavement Repair (Approximate Construction Value $160,00 - $210,000)

Spec No. 1616 Lake Skinner East Bypass Screening Structure Rehabilitation (Approximate Construction $5M - 7M)

Spec No. 1621 Phase Two Network Upgrade - Desert Fiber Optic Cable (Approximate Construction Value $300,000 - $360,000)

The following construction opportunities will be advertised in the upcoming months:

M-2902 PC-1 Above ground Tank Installation (Estimated Project Value $90,000 – $110,000)

M-2920 Foothill Feeder Cathodic Protection (Estimated Project Value $60,000 - $80,000)

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Business Builders Network

Metropolitan has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with several public agencies. If you are certified as a small business with Metropolitan, your certification will be recognized with our partners, the Los Angeles Unified School District, City of San Diego, San Diego County Water Authority, Los Angeles Community College District and the Port of Long Beach

In addition, Metropolitan has also signed MOUs with the Small Business Development Center, the California Community College Economic & Workforce Development Program and the Minority Business Development Agency to provide technical assistance and access to capital for small businesses. The list of our certified small businesses is updated monthly with all of our MOU partners. To view the opportunities or resources available with our partners, please visit their websites.

Port of Long Beach
City of San Diego
San Diego County Water Authority
Los Angeles Unified School District
Los Angeles Community College District
The Minority Business Development Agency
United States Small Business Administration
Small Business Development Center-Santa Ana
California Community College Economic & Workforce Development Program
Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation

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Events

Los Angeles County:

The Southern California Minority Business Development Council will hold its Supplier of the Year Awards Luncheon on July 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Omni Los Angeles Hotel. For more information on this event, please visit the SCMBDC’s website.

Varies Chambers and Business Organizations will host the 10th Annual Largest Mixer on July 24 from 6:00 p.m. to 9 at the Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles. For more information on this event, please visit the Largest Mixer’s website.

The Economic Alliance of the San Fernando Valley will hold its 2008 Valley of the Stars Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony on July 26 from 6:00 p.m. to 10 at the Walt Disney Studios, Burbank. For more information on this event, please visit the Alliance’s website.

The Asian Business Association – LA will hold a “Business Edge Workshop Series.” Each workshop will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 at the Southern California Edison Headquarters, Rosemead. For more information these workshops, please visit the ABA-LA’s website.

“Creating A Powerful Presence” July 16.

“Technology-Driven Marketing” August 6.

The Los Angeles County Small Business Center will hold a series of workshops for small businesses. For more information on the workshops, please visit the County’s website. The following is a list of workshops:

GSA: "Get on the Schedule!" July 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30.

“Federal Government Proposal Preparation” July 23 from 1:30 p.m. to 4.

“Government Contracting 101” July 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

“GSA Networking August 7 from 8:00 a.m. to 11.

The Los Angeles Unified School District Small Business Program will hold a seminar series "Contractor Money Maker$". ”The seminars will focus on financial literacy.

• Cash Flow Management
• Credit Clean-Up
• State & Federal Tax Guidelines
• Legal Business Structure and
• Financial Statements.

For more information on this seminar, please visit the LAUSD's Small Business website or call Michael Bejarano at 213-241-4973.

The Los Angeles World Airport will hold a monthly workshop “How to do Business with LAWA” on the first Wednesday of the month from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 at the LAWA’s Administration Building, Los Angeles. For more information on this workshop, please email lcarney@lawa.org or call 310-417-6490, ext. 1005.

The City of Long Beach Diversity and Economic Opportunity Division holds a bi-monthly business development meeting on the first Tuesday at the Long Beach Job Corps Center, Long Beach. For more information on this meeting, please contact Jesse Johnson at (562) 570-6462 or visit the City’s website.

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San Diego County

The Asian Business Association – SD will hold a business development mixer on July 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 at the Jo and Vi Jacobs Center, San Diego. For more information on this event, please visit the ABA-SD’s website.

The San Diego Contracting Opportunities Center will hold a series of workshops for small businesses. For more information on the workshops, please visit the SD-PTAC’s website.

“How to Write a Capability Statement” July 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30.

“Introduction to Doing Business with Government Agencies” July 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00

“Proposal Writing & Development” July 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Course 1: “Business & Marketing Plans” - Caltrans Small Business Development Center Partnership Program July 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Course 2: “Proposal Development & Administration” Part I - Caltrans Small Business Development Center Partnership Program July 30 from 1:00 p.m. to 4.

Course 3: Proposal Development & Administration Part II - Caltrans Small Business Development Center Partnership Program July 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Orange County:

The National Association of Women Business Owners-OC will hold its Board Installation Program on July 8 from 5:30 p.m. 9 at the Hyatt Regency Irvine, Irvine. For more information on this program, please visit the NAWBO’s website.

The Business Development Association of Orange County will hold its monthly meeting on July 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Double Tree Santa Ana, Santa Ana. For more information on this event, please visit the BDA-OC’s website.

The Orange County Forum will hold its business development luncheon on July 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Irvine, Irvine. Special Guest Speaker, Michael Peevy, President, California Public Utilities Commission. For more information on this event, please visit the OCF’s website.

The Asian Business Association – OC will hold a “Business Edge Workshop Series.” Each workshop will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 at the Coastline Community College, Westminster. For more information these workshop, please visit the ABA-OC’s website.

“Shifting Perspectives” June 25.

“Creating A Powerful Presence” July 9. “Technology-Driven Marketing” July 30.

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Inland Empire Region

The National Association of Women Business Owners-IE will hold its business development meeting on July 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Double Tree Hotel Ontario Airport, Ontario. For more information this event, please visit the NAWBO-IE’s website.

The American Indian Chamber of Commerce will hold its Business Expo and Conference “Breaking New Ground: Business Growth & Sustainability" from July 20 to 22 at the Agua Caliente’s Casino Resort Spa, Rancho Mirage. For more information on this event, please visit the AICC’s website.

The Inland Empire Women’s Business Center will hold a will hold a series of workshops for small businesses. For more information on the workshops, please visit the Women’s Business Center’s website. The following is a list of workshops:

"Get Control with QuickBooks” July 10 from 6:00 p.m. to 9.

“Successful Start-Ups: The ABC’s of Starting Your Own Business” July 12 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

“Nothing Happens Until You Sell Market Something” July 14 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

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Ventura County

The National Association of Women Business Owner-VC will hold its Board of Installation program on July 31 from 6:00 p.m. to 8 at the Renaissance Hotel, Agoura Hills. For more information on this event, please visit the NAWBO-VC’s website.

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Contact Information

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Regional and Small Business Program
700 North Alameda Street, 10th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90012

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