Vendor Development

Mission

To increase competition, contain costs and ensure quality in business development operations between the Department of Watershed Management and potential vendors.

The City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management announces the third Small Business Development Program (SBDP-3)
Are YOU interested in participating in the next DWM Small Business Development Program? Do YOU Want To Take Your Company to the Next Level?
If you are a SMALL CONTRACTOR or BUSINESS OWNER with experience in Sewer Rehabilitation, Construction Management or related support services (Public Involvement, Scheduling, Traffic Management, Engineering), YOU want to apply for participation in this program. The City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management is currently taking applications for this ten week intensive training program. Training modules include: Safety, Contract Administration, Primavera Project Planner Scheduling, Estimating & Bidding, Conflict Resolution, Construction Accounting & Finance, Trenchless Sewer Repair Techniques, Primavera Contract Manager and Doing Business with the City of Atlanta. Download the SBDP-3 brochure and application at www.atlantawatershed.org/vendor Completed applications with all attachments are due by April 15, 2009 Email vendordev@atlantaga.gov to request more information, Or call Chris Lewis at 404 979 6999, x 7315.

Small Business Development Program
Small Business Development Program Application
Small Business Development Program-3 Brochure

Business Opportunities

The Department of Watershed Management currently is in the middle of the largest infrastructure overhaul ever for the City's water and sewer systems — the $3.9 billion Clean Water Atlanta program. The City will be seeking professional services, construction services and equipment, as it works to meet its Consent Decree deadlines.

The City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management Vendor Development Program sends out regular email updates to keep you informed as more definitive information becomes available about when specific projects are going out for bid. For more information on upcoming contracting opportunities, please fill out the online registration form below or contact the Vendor Development Manager.

Doing Business With The City

You can get more general information for doing business with the City of Atlanta here. The Department of Watershed Management is fully committed to the City’s Equal Business Opportunity Program goals. We seek diversity in every aspect of our infrastructure improvements program. Firms seeking sub-consultant, sub-contractor or joint venture partner opportunities are encouraged to contact potential prime contractors and/or the City of Atlanta’s Office of Contract Compliance at 404-330-6010. View our Doing Business with DWM Video Series.

Equal Opportunity

The City of Atlanta actively promotes full and equal business opportunities for minority and female business enterprises through the City of Atlanta's Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Programs. The Minority/Female Business Enterprise (M/FBE) Register will help you locate minority-owned and female-owned firms certified by the Office of Contract Compliance for participation in the EBO Program

The following links will direct you to the M/FBE Certified Business Register and the Certification Application.

• City of Atlanta Minority/Female Business Enterprise Register
• City of Atlanta, Office of Contract Compliance Minority/Female Business Enterprise Application

Small Business Development Program

The City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management (DWM) has developed a pilot Small Business Development Program (SBDP) for business owners who are interested in advancing their businesses, enhancing their knowledge of sewer rehabilitation work, and who would like to pursue bidding opportunities for sewer rehabilitation work under the Clean Water Atlanta Sewer Rehabilitation Program.

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