To create and implement a truly effective D/S/M/WBE/ACDBE program, ZANN will develop a customized, comprehensive plan that includes:
Outreach strategies and tactics
Develop and implement outreach activities including open houses, advertisements, creating websites, and more
Procurement of small businesses
Utilize Zann & Associates’ proprietary Promotion to Prime program to identify small businesses eligible to “prime” or work as first-tier subcontractors
Unbundle bid packages to target smaller, yet meaningful work scopes
Ensure meaningful participation
D/S/M/WBE/ACDBE compliance monitoring and reporting
Ensure the procurement process is transparent
Verify the small business certification
Ensure contract monitoring tracking and forms completion are in compliance with reporting requirements
Supportive services for small businesses
Provide education and resources regarding bonding, insurance, certification, and financial assistance (e.g., mobilize funds for working capital or equipment purchases)
Share guidelines for prompt payment
Debrief with constructive feedback for small businesses that don’t win the bid to help them improve and assure future success
Capacity building for small businesses
Create protégé mentoring programs
Develop and provide “Promotion to Prime” programs
Offer technical assistance workshops
Community, stakeholder, and legacy partnerships
Create a strategic plan to leverage the community investment and leave a larger footprint in the community
Develop and implement strategies, which may include service/volunteer days, high school or college internships, and innovative ideas to leverage your small business program to in the community
Cross-cultural competence
Conduct trainings and workshops, as necessary
Provide individual assessments and coaching, as necessary
ZANN will team with your corporation or private/public partnership to develop and optimize programs to hire minority-owned, women-owned, disadvantaged, and small businesses. ZANN will ensure you can contract with small businesses and that they will have targeted, meaningful opportunities to work on your project.
