Carl Belt, Inc. seeks Certified MBE/DBE/WBE Subcontractors and/or Suppliers for the FSU Stadium Utilities Project. This project is to relocate the utilities in the P.E. Stadium on the campus of Frostburg State University in Frostburg, Maryland, Allegany County. We are seeking Certified MBE/WBE/DBE Suppliers for the following materials: Ductile iron pipe and fittings, PVC sewer pipe and fittings, ornamental fence and gates, cast-in-place concrete, rebar, precast concrete manholes, manhole frames and covers, rubberized asphalt sheet waterproofing, board insulation, and joint sealers; and MBE/WBE/DBE Subcontractors for: Masonry and landscaping (to include seeding, sodding, trees, shrubs, and ground cover).

Invitation for Bid (IFB)No. 84175-W

FIB No. 84175-W for Miscellaneous Plumbing Supplies had been posted on eMM. Solicitation No. UoMSO297229.

For Miscellaneous Plumbing Supplies For An Annual Contract

Issue Date: August 18, 2011

The University of Maryland proposes to purchase Plumbing items for the Department of Facilities Management Logistics Warehouse Division on an as needed basis. This Department is responsible for keeping Plumbing supplies in stock for Departments and Shops on the University Campus.

Pre-Bid Conference: Not Applicable

Deadline for Questions: August 24, 2011

Bid Opening Date: August 29, 2011

SEE ATTACHED IFB FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Capability statements appear on contracting officers’ desks every day. How can you ensure that yours gets noticed? Attend this teleconference to learn how to write a capability statement that will stand out among the rest.

This teleconference will be held Friday, August 19, 2011, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time

*All Teleconferences are one hour in duration*

Included with this teleconference is the Capture Their Attention! Write a Powerful Capability Statement, an e-book created exclusively by TargetGov for this teleconference. Packed with pertinent information and contacts, this Toolkit will be a valuable resource the day of the teleconference and beyond.

Click Here to register for the Capture Their Attention! Write a Powerful Capability Statement teleconference for only $87.00

Entered – Carla A. Nelson, Diversity Chair 08-19-11

Save the Date!

MBE University is Returning to Prince George’s County!

Presented by the Governor’s Office of Minority Affairs

Mark your calendars to attend the State of Maryland’s premier event for minority and

women business owners—The MBE University Conference!

When: Monday, October 3, 2011

Where: Greenbelt Marriott

Who should attend? Small, minority and women business owners seeking to do business

with the State of Maryland, Prince George’s County, and the private sector.

Cost: Free

Confirmed speakers to date include Lieutenant Governor Anthony G. Brown, and Prince George’s County Executive, Rushern Baker III. Participants will have an opportunity to network, connect with procurement officers, learn more about government contracting, and attend the B2B Matchmaking Session. Registration opening

soon—stay tuned to www.mdminoritybusiness.com.

Sponsors and Partners:

Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce

Prince George’s County Government

Pepco

Verizon

Washington Gas

Washington Suburban Sanitation Commission

Wells Fargo

Sheila A. Lewis

Manager, Marketing and Communications

Maryland Governor’s Office of Minority Affairs

6 Saint Paul Street, Suite 1502

Baltimore, MD 21202

(410) 767-8232

(410) 333-7568 (fax)

Email: slewis@mdminoritybusiness.com

www.mdminoritybusiness.com

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Posted by Diversity Chair – Carla A. Nelson

Prioritizing and Time Management Seminar with our own Susan Katz!

Are you a business owner feeling overworked and overwhelmed? Would you like to make more money and work less? If so, the SBDC wants to help you. Join us and find out how to become a more strategic business owner.

With the guidance of Susan Katz, a certified business coach and CEO of The Growth Coach of Baltimore, you will be able to face reality, adopt a strategic mindset, develop strategic focus and priority management and grow your business.

August 26, 2011

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Maryland Department of Transportation

7201 Corporate Center Drive

Hanover, MD 21076

Cost: $75

Register today at www.centralmdsbdc.org/trainings/

For more information, call 410-837-4928.

ACTiVATE is a year-long entrepreneurship program for mid-career women interested in starting or growing a technology-based or technology-enabled business. Classes are taught by experienced entrepreneurs who provide the tools, including access to mentors, potential funders, and sponsors, to help create a viable, growing company.

Since its inception in 2005, more than 100 women have graduated from the program and more than one third of them have formed new companies or developed new products for their existing business. The next class starts on September 12 in Columbia (MD) and is currently seeking applicants. Program runs on Monday evenings and one Saturday per month.

For more information call 301-916-5126 or email md-columbia@activateprogram.org or visit http://www.pathforwardcenter.org/ht/d/sp/i/4666/pid/4666

What is ACTiVATE®? An internationally acclaimed program, ACTiVATE provides innovative and intensive development along with a community of support created to unlock the potential of experienced women – a largely untapped market – to start and grow innovation-based businesses.

It is an applied approach taught by experienced entrepreneurs who share their knowledge and experiences to help women with intellect and intent develop and then catapult their business ideas to launch growth-oriented businesses with the confidence, connections, tools and support they need to be successful.

CBS News- The Early Show, would like to extend an invitation to the National Association of Women Business Owners to attend a town hall meeting that we will be hosting with members of the Republican party. It is a opportunity for your staff, members, and participants to voice any concerns and ask any questions you might have regarding the economy.

The Town Hall will take place on Monday, June 13th at the Newseum located on 555 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington DC from 1pm until 5pm. Anyone who would like to be a part of our audience is welcome to attend, all they must do is submit the following information to CBSTownHall@cbsnews.com.

They should follow the example below:
Full Legal Name: John A. Example
Date of Birth: 1-2-1900
Best Contact Phone: 123-456-7890
Email: jasample@notreal.comAge: 111
Race: WhiteOccupation: Very Old Man
Political Affiliation: IndependentIdeology (Fiscally liberal/conservative socially libera/conservative): fiscally conservative, socially liberalInterested in asking a question (yes or no): Yes
If yes, please state question here: What are you doing to stimulate job growth?

Thank you!
Sincerely,Kenya Downs
Audience Producer
CBS News Town Hall on the Economy-The Republican View
(202) 457-4371

MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGING

Request for Proposals to Develop a Marketing and Outreach Plan for Maryland Access Point Program (MAP)

Issuing Organization

This Request for Proposals (RFP) is issued by the Maryland Department of Aging located at:

301 West Preston Street
Suite 1007
Baltimore, MD 21201

The Maryland Department of Aging (MDoA) is responsible for the planning, coordination and delivery of programs and services for older Marylanders to promote their health and well-being. These services are provided at the local level, through Maryland’s nineteen Area Agencies on Aging. The mission of the Department of Aging is to provide leadership and advocacy for older Marylanders and their families through information, education, programs, and services, which promote and enhance choice, independence and dignity. In addition to providing leadership and advocacy for older adults, the Department of Aging is the State administering authority for the national Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) initiative by the Administration on Aging, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Veterans Administration. Maryland’s ADRC program is known as Maryland Access Point or MAP.

Purpose

This RFP is issued to acquire services to develop a marketing and outreach plan and marketing and outreach materials for the Maryland Access Point (MAP) Program. Tasks will include facilitation of strategic planning sessions, data gathering, and development of a marketing and outreach plan and production of materials.

Proposals are due to the Maryland Department of Aging by 4:00 p.m., Friday, April 15, 2011. Faxed proposals will not be accepted.

Proposals are to be addressed to:

Maryland Department of Aging

301 West Preston Street, Suite 1007

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Attn: Casey Brown, Procurement Offic

PUBLIC NOTICE

SMALL BUSINESS RESERVE PROCUREMENT FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES AT LARGO BRANCH OFFICE

RFP NO.: V-LAR-11096-M

The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) is soliciting Invitation for Bid (IFB), for a two (2) year period for Janitorial Services for the MVA Largo Branch Officer, located at 10251 Central Avenue, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772.

The closing date for receipt of bids is Monday, April 18, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. All bids must be delivered to the address listed below. No electronic or facsimile proposals will be accepted. All proposals submittals after 2:00 p.m. will not be considered and will be returned to the bidders.

Joyce Sands

Procurement Officer

Motor Vehicle Administration

6601 Ritchie Highway, N.E

Glen Burnie, MD 21061

OIR Building – 4th Floor

The MVA hereby notifies all bidders that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, certified disadvantaged businesses will be afforded full opportunity to submit in response to this notice and will not be subjected to discrimination on the basis to race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for award.

Small and Minority Business Enterprise Firms are encouraged to respond to this solicitation notice.

The solicitation package can be downloaded from http://www.emarylandmarketplace.com. Instructions are attached to guide you through this website. Any questions regarding how to get to this website, please contact the Office of Procurement at (410) 768-7241. We strongly encourage you to register your company with emarylandmarketplace.com. Failure to do so will exclude you from obtaining additional information such as addenda, and would also prohibit contract award.

The MVA reserves the right to reject any and all bids and/or delete or change any items.

STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION – SMALL BUSINESS RESERVE PROCUREMENT

PROJECT: Welding Services

CONTRACT NO. TAWELD1113

ADVERTISEMENT DATE: April 1, 2011

BID DUE DATE / TIME: April 27, 2011 / 1:00 PM LOCAL TIME

BID LOCATION: State Highway Administration

Easton Shop Maintenance Facility

8265 Ocean Gateway

Easton, MD. 21601

I. SUMMARY STATEMENT

The State Highway Administration is soliciting bids for a qualified experienced Welder to provide welding services on an “as needed” basis to perform various welding assignments to all SHA owned equipment and all other SHA properties located in Talbot County, MD.

II. SMALL BUSINESS RESERVE PROCUREMENT

This is a Small Business Reserve Procurement for which award will be limited to Certified Small Business vendors. Only vendors that meet the statutory requirements set forth in State Finance and Procurement Article Subsections 14-501 – 14-505, Annotated Code of Maryland, and who are registered with the Department of General Services Small Business Reserve Program are eligible for award of a contract.

Refer to Attachment No. II for further information regarding this program.

III. ISSUING OFFICE and PROCUREMENT OFFICER

Maryland Department of Transportation

State Highway Administration

Easton Shop Maintenance Facility

8265 Ocean Gateway

Easton, Maryland 21601

The sole point of contact for purposes of this IFB is the Procurement Officer Henry Teets, RME. The Procurement Officer may be contacted at telephone number 410-822-3525 between 8:00 A.M. and 3:30 P.M. or by FAX 410-820-4432. NOTE: The vendor is solely responsible for ensuring any information sent to the Procurement Officer by FAX has been received by the Procurement Officer.

IV. BID DUE DATE

The Bids must be received by the Procurement Officer Henry Teets, RME, or his designee, Deborah L. Dill, Office Manager, at the State Highway Administration office located at 8265 Ocean Gateway, Easton, Maryland 21601, on or before April 27, 2011, at 1:00 PM local time.