Upcoming Project Opportunities for Engineering & Construction

Colorado’s construction industry is booming! Infrastructure, road, bridge, dam, and building projects are breaking ground every day. Now is a great time for engineering and construction firms to get in on the action and build your sales pipeline. Join us for a FREE event where small businesses can connect with local government agencies and large general contractors pursuing capital improvement and infrastructure projects. Get a forecast of opportunities and find out how to join teams and submit bids. We’ll help you understand how to do business with the government and how small business certifications can give you a competitive advantage. We know you’re busy, but now is the time to start pursuing the big upcoming construction projects in northern Colorado! 9am – 9:30am: Doing Business with the Government • Learn the basic steps for pursuing government contracts. • Connect with the Colorado Procurement Technical Assistance Center and find out how you can get help with registration, business development, proposals, and government contracts. 9:30am – 10:00am: Small Business Certification Programs • Find out how certifying your business can give you a competitive advantage with bidding on federal, state, and local government contracts. • Learn which ones are best for your business and how to apply. • Explore the various resources and support services provided by the Colorado Minority Business Office and Connect2DOT. 10:00am – 12pm: Local Agency & General Contractor Briefings • Learn how to do business with the Colorado Department of Transportation, City of Fort Collins, Larimer County, Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District, and several large general contractors and engineering firms. • Get a forecast of upcoming projects opportunities available to small businesses in engineering and construction-related fields.

Speaker(s): Colorado Department of Transportation (Region 4) City of Fort Collins Larimer County Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District Kraemer North America Kiewit Parsons Atkins

Co-Sponsor(s): Connect2DOT Procurement Technical Assistance Center Colorado Minority Business Office Larimer Small Business Development Center

Fee: No Cost