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Commission reviews five ITQ items, schedules procurement fair and raises MWBE recertification concerns
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Summary
Procurement staff summarized five ITQ items totaling several hundred thousand dollars across multiple DPW and DOMI projects; commissioners discussed outreach to small businesses, growing the ITQ list, an upcoming procurement fair with 105 registered, and concerns about federal/state MWBE recertification hurdles and a proposed local certification solution.
Procurement staff updated commissioners on five invitation‑to‑qualify (ITQ) contract actions from DPW and DOMI and outlined the prime firms, subconsultants and project costs. The items listed were:
- Leslie Park change order — $14,007.50 (prime: WBE‑certified prime; subparticipation noted). - McKinley Park acid mine drainage engineering services — $224,005.47 (prime: Dapollonia; five subconsultants including a WBE and a veteran‑owned firm). - Mount Washington retaining wall replacement at a Healthy Active Living Center — $76,005.95 (prime: HF Lens; one subconsultant). - Brighton Heights Healthy Active Living Center change order — $19,001.44 (two subconsultants, one MBE), and - Streets Run channel repairs supplement — $32,006.48 (prime: SAI Consulting Engineers).
Commissioners asked how businesses learn about ITQ opportunities and whether the ITQ list can be updated; staff said applications remain open through June 2026 and that procurement distributes notices to agency lists and committees. A commissioner offered to circulate the ITQ opportunity through the Hispanic Chamber to increase outreach.
Staff announced a procurement fair scheduled for the 17th from 8 a.m. to noon at 'Shearling Park' (registration reported at 105). Commissioners discussed venue accessibility and free parking options and suggested Ammon Recreation Center as an alternate site for future fairs.
Members also raised concerns about recertification changes to the PAUCP/WBE/MBE process and federal/state certification requirements that may raise costs and reduce participation. Staff said a representative named Sue will appear at an upcoming meeting to explain recertification paperwork. Commissioners suggested exploring a local certification path to reduce barriers while federal procedures remain in flux.
The commission adjourned after completing the agenda.
