A Publication from the M-DCPS Office of Economic …

1 OPPORTUNITYKNOCKSA Publication from the M-DCPS Office of Economic OpportunityOffice of Economic opportunity . 1450 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 428, miami , FL 33132 Phone: (305) 995-1307. Fax: (305) 523-0739. Website: us on Facebook and Twitter!May 2016 Issue Six M-DCPS CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES Construction, Inc. and Stobs Brothers Construction held a construction workshop, in conjunction with the Office of Economic opportunity (OEO), on April 20, 2016. Both construction firms presented pre-qualification information on the M-DCPS General Obligation Bond Projects for Henry H. Filer Middle School, Emerson Elementary School, Rockway Elementary School and Carlos Finlay Elementary School. A networking session was held at the end of the workshop for all of the sub-contractors and sub-trades in attendance.

2 Make sure to check the OEO website, Facebook and Twitter for more information on upcoming opportunities and events. M-DCPS VENDOR DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPSThe miami -Dade County Public Schools Procurement Management Services will be hosting monthly development workshops for all vendors. The workshops are designed to assist vendors with navigating the M-DCPS Procurement system, reviewing upcoming opportunities, finding out how to apply and learning how Procurement can help companies generate more business with M-DCPS . These workshops are also for introducing vendors to the Procurement Staff, as well as giving vendors the ability to network with each other. For more information, please visit RECENT M/WBECOMMISSIONINGSCERTIFICATION CONTRACTOR PREQUALIFICATION COMPLIANCE COMMUNITY OUTREACHOPPORTUNITYKNOCKSUPCOMING CONTRACTSMay 11, 2016 Board MeetingConstruction:1) Jack D.

3 Gordon Elementary- Construction Co. DBA Construction M/WBE (Hispanic-American) $2,334,7172) Norland Elementary- D. Stephenson Construction M/WBE (African-American) $2,492,886 Audio Visual, Televisions, Photographic, Misc. Equipment, Supplies & Installation Services Catalog Discount- 5/24/2016 (Opening Date) Maintenance and Repair Operations (MRO) Materials, Equipment and Supplies-5/26/2016 (Opening Date) Kitchen Equipment Maintenance Repair and/or Install; Replace, Retrofit and Supply-6/7/2016 (Opening Date) Outside Agencies Qualified to Operate Alternative Education Programs for miami -Dade County Public Schools At-Risk Students-6/14/2016 (Opening Date) Comprehensive On-site Health Care Services for Students Attending Continuing Opportunities for a Purposeful Education ( ) Center South- 6/14/2016 (Opening Date)

4 For more information, visit miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce presented Michelle Hicks-Levy, Executive Director for the OEO, with a Recognition of Excellence at their general luncheon meeting on May 11, S 5K CHALLENGETeam OEO had an incredible time running in the Superintendent s Inaugural Race for Education that took place on April 2, 2016 at Museum Park. Everyone in the race was a winner that day!Carivon Construction Company is a South Florida General Contractor who has continued to provide Construction Management, General Contracting and Design-Build Services to the public and private sector since 1992. For more information, please visit Borders-Byrd, CPA LLC is a full service firm that offers audit, income tax preparation, accounting and management consulting services.

5 C Borders-Byrd has been serving clients in the tri-county area since 2005. For more information, please visit SPOTLIGHTSUPCOMING EVENT!Laura M. Perez & Associates, Inc. will be hosting a M-DCPS General Obligation Bond workshop for Architects & Engineers onJune 6, 2016 at 9:30 am. RSVP to Adrian Perez at