HAYWARD, Calif. -- Alameda County, the City of Hayward, and BART wish to certify local businesses for a variety of contracting opportunities. Attend a free workshop by the Hayward Chamber of Commerce in co-operation with the Alameda County Auditor-Controller's Office, the City of Hayward Division of Finance and BART on March 27, 2013 at the corporate headquarters of Marelich Mechanical. A limited number of seats are available.

The Small, Local and Emerging Business (SLEB) program is designed to ensure all Alameda County businesses have opportunities for contracting and procurement activities. It is administered by the Auditor-Controller Agency Office of Contract Compliance and applies to all County procurement of goods and services. Representatives will be available at the workshop. For information, visit www.acgov.org/auditor/sleb.

Many contracting opportunities are available through the City of Hayward, promoted by its Office of Economic Development and the Division of Finance. On March 27, City representatives will describe how to qualify for opportunities in procurement and contract bidding. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/Xu6jf3.

Major BART contracting projects range from temperature control units to various station improvement projects. BART has also embarked upon a Small Business Opportunity Program for services, construction, supplies and materials. In completing any purchase under $100,000, the Purchase Division will locate and procure the item from a Certified Small Business. For information on obtaining certification, attend the workshop. For more details, visit http://bit.ly/Yg0b5X.

To register for the Contractors Workshop, visit http://conta.cc/VNheRf. For more information, call (510) 537-2424 or email Kim Huggett at kimh@hayward.org

Contractors’ Workshop
Wednesday, March 27
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Marelich Mechanical
24041 Amador Street, Hayward
(510) 537-2424
http://conta.cc/VNheRf