SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. City of Austin SMBR Office 811 Barton Springs Road, Suite 805 Austin, Texas 78704 Some members of this MBE/WBE Advisory Committee may be participating by videoconference. Reginald Worlds, Chair Lena Banks Shiller Liao Tina Cannon CURRENT COMMISSIONERS Ahmed Moledina, Vice‐Chair Erica Douglass Eliza May Talan Tyminski AGENDA ADDENDUM Barbra Boeta Daniel Berner Terry Mitchell CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three‐ minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and appropriate action regarding the approval of an ordinance amending City Code Chapters 2‐9A, 2‐9B, 2‐9C, and 2‐9D extending the sunset date of the Minority‐Owned and Women‐Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. (20 minutes) For more information on the MBE/WBE and Small Business Procurement Program Advisory Committee, contact Nakia James at (512) 974‐9108 or nakia.james@austintexas.gov. Page 1 of 2
Regular Meeting of the MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. City of Austin SMBR Office 811 Barton Springs Road, Suite 805 Austin, Texas 78704 Some members of this MBE/WBE Advisory Committee may be participating by videoconference. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES The public will be allowed to speak at the Advisory Committee meeting remotely by phone or in-person at the address listed above. To participate remotely, speakers must register in advance with the board liaison before the registration deadline. Public Communication: General The first 10 speakers will be allowed to speak on any topic that is not posted on the agenda. The Committee Chair will call upon speakers at the beginning of the meeting. A person may not speak at general communication more often than once out of every three regularly scheduled committee meetings. Public Comment on Agenda Items Members of the public may speak on any item posted to the agenda. Speakers will be called upon when this agenda item is taken up by the Committee Chair. How to Register to Speak Remotely All speakers are required to register for remote participation. Registered speakers will be allowed 3 minutes to speak by telephone only. The deadline to register is at 12:00pm on the day before the meeting. To register to speak, email the board liaison, Nakia James at nakia.james@austintexas.gov before the deadline. Once registration closes, the board liaison will send all speakers an email to confirm registration, provide instructions on speaking at the meeting, and the number to call in on the day of the meeting. How to Sign-Up to Speak In-Person Speakers that would like to address the committee in person will be allowed to sign up until 15 minutes before the start of the meeting. Speakers will be allowed 3 minutes to speak. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 or nakia.james@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the MBE/WBE and Small Business Procurement Program Advisory Committee, contact Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 or nakia.james@austintexas.gov. Page …
MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee City of Austin Permit & Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Room 1405 (Event Center) Austin, TX 78752 Meeting Date: Tuesday, July 12th, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES The public will be allowed to attend the Advisory Committee meeting remotely by phone or in-person at the address listed on the agenda. Remote attendees must register in advance with the board liaison before the registration deadline. Public Communication: General The first 10 speakers will be allowed to speak on any topic that is not posted on the agenda. The Committee Chair will call upon speakers at the beginning of the meeting. A person may not speak at general communication more often than once out of every three regularly scheduled committee meetings. Public Comment on Agenda Items Members of the public may speak on any item posted to the agenda. Speakers will be called upon when this agenda item is taken up by the Committee Chair. How to Attend or Speak Remotely Attendees that want to join the meeting remotely are required to register prior to 12:00pm on the day before the meeting. Remote attendees will join by telephone only. Speakers will be allowed 3 minutes to speak. The deadline to register is at 12:00pm on the day before the meeting. To register, email the board liaison, Nakia James at nakia.james@austintexas.gov before the deadline. Email the board liaison with your name, organization, phone number you will use to call in, if you will be speaking on a general topic or agenda item or not speaking at all. Once registration closes, the board liaison will send all those that register an email to confirm registration and instructions on how to join the meeting by telephone. How to Sign-Up to Speak In-Person Speakers that would like to address the committee in person will be allowed to sign up until 15 minutes before the start of the meeting. Speakers will be allowed 3 minutes to speak. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 or nakia.james@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users …
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2021 to 6/30/2022 MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee (Official Name of Board or Commission) The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. The MBE/WBE & Small Business Procurement Advisory Board/ Committee’s actions supported its mission during the reporting period of June 2021– July 2022 despite the ongoing pandemic and various challenges presented. The adoption of technology facilitated the advisory and guidance role of the MBE/WBE & Small Business Procurement Advisory Board/Committee during the past year. The incorporation of virtual meetings increased the attendance of individual committee members resulting in robust participation and recording quorum in all months. The board regularly received reports and monitored the areas listed below. While the committee met diligently, the disruption caused by the pandemic affected deadlines and startup projects under the purview of this board as noted in the following lines of business. MBE/WBE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT & MONITORING: SMBR Budget: Budget discussions were not held due to the COA’s quarantine orders prohibiting in person meetings. Previously the board received timely updates on annual department budget and made recommendations as appropriate. Annual Internal Review: Presentation on the 2021 Annual Internal Review was made Annual Review and Work Plan Year Page # in accordance to department practices. City Solicitation and Goal Determination Process: Reviewed and discussed solicitation and goal determination process. Corridor Mobility Bond Program: Reviewed and monitored the Corridor Mobility Bond Program on MBE/WBE Outreach plan in support of the Minority-Owned, Women–Owned and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program ordinance: Proposed revision to the MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program. Disparity Study: The pandemic disrupted much of the momentum of the disparity study, causing a slow process to slow even further. Regardless, this Board reviewed and monitored the disparity study scope of work including the public input process, timelines and provided feedback and information as necessary for staff to administer and received presentation from consultant team undertaking the study approved by the City Council. Personal Net Worth (PNW): The Board received presentations on the concept and definition of Personal Net Worth as PNW is tied to the definition of an economically disadvantaged business or individual. This topic will continue to …
MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. City of Austin SMBR Office – 811 Barton Springs Road, Suite 805, Austin, Texas 78704 Some members of this Committee may be participating by videoconference. AGENDA PUBLIC PARTICIPATION The public will be allowed to speak at the Advisory Committee meeting remotely (by phone) or in-person. To participate remotely, speakers must register in advance with the board liaison. Any speaker that would like to address the committee in person will be allowed to sign up until the start of the meeting. Speakers will be allowed 3-minutes to speak. Public Communication: General The first 10 speakers will be allowed to speak on any topic that is not posted on the agenda. The Committee Chair will call upon speakers at the beginning of the meeting. A person may not speak at general communication more often than once out of every three regularly scheduled committee meetings. Public Comment on Agenda Items Members of the public may speak on any item posted on the agenda. Speakers will be called upon when the agenda item is taken up by the Committee Chair. How to Register to Speak Remotely Speakers are required to register for remote participation no later than 12:00PM the day before meeting. To register to speak, call or email the board liaison, Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 or nakia.james@austintexas.gov (email is the preferred method). Once registration closes, the board liaison will send an email to confirm registration, provide instructions on speaking at the meeting, and the call-in number. MEMBERS Reginald Worlds, Chair (Pool) Lena Banks (Harper-Madison) Shiller Liao (Tovo) Tina Cannon (Kitchen) Ahmed Moledina, Vice-Chair (Alter) Erica Douglass (Kelly) Eliza May (Renteria) Talan Tyminski (Fuentes) Barbra Boeta (Adler) Daniel Berner (Ellis) Terry Mitchell (Casar) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Page 1 of 2 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. NEW BUSINESS For discussion and possible action on recommendations to City Council (City Code § 2-1-163(B)) regarding the following: a. Discussion and appropriate action on updates and directions from the Chair and Vice-Chair on MBE/WBE Program changes or enhancements. (15 minutes) b. Director’s Updates and Announcements with discussion and possible action. (5 minutes) • Special call …
MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. City of Austin SMBR Office – 811 Barton Springs Road, Suite 805, Austin, Texas 78704 Some members of this Committee may be participating by videoconference. AGENDA PUBLIC PARTICIPATION The public will be allowed to speak at the Advisory Committee meeting remotely (by phone) or in‐person. To participate remotely, speakers must register in advance with the board liaison. Any speaker that would like to address the committee in person will be allowed to sign up until the start of the meeting. Speakers will be allowed 3‐minutes to speak. Public Communication: General The first 10 speakers will be allowed to speak on any topic that is not posted on the agenda. The Committee Chair will call upon speakers at the beginning of the meeting. A person may not speak at general communication more often than once out of every three regularly scheduled committee meetings. Public Comment on Agenda Items Members of the public may speak on any item posted on the agenda. Speakers will be called upon when the agenda item is taken up by the Committee Chair. How to Register to Speak Remotely Speakers are required to register for remote participation no later than 12:00pm on Monday, May 2, 2022. To register to speak, call or email the board liaison, Nakia James at (512) 974‐9108 or nakia.james@austintexas.gov (email is the preferred method). Once registration closes, the board liaison will send an email to confirm registration, provide instructions on speaking at the meeting, and the call‐in number. MEMBERS Reginald Worlds, Chair (Pool) Lena Banks (Harper‐Madison) Shiller Liao (Tovo) Tina Cannon (Kitchen) Ahmed Moledina, Vice‐Chair (Alter) Erica Douglass (Kelly) Eliza May (Renteria) Talan Tyminski (Fuentes) Barbra Boeta (Adler) Daniel Berner (Ellis) Terry Mitchell (Casar) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three‐ minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Page 1 of 2 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. NEW BUSINESS For discussion and possible action on recommendations to City Council (City Code § 2‐1‐163(B)) regarding the following: a. Discussion and appropriate action on updates and directions from the Chair and Vice‐Chair on MBE/WBE Program changes or enhancements. (15 minutes) b. Update on the Disparity Study with discussion and appropriate action. (5 minutes) c. …
MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. City of Austin SMBR Office – 811 Barton Springs Road, Suite 805, Austin, Texas 78704 Some members of this Committee may be participating by videoconference. AGENDA PUBLIC PARTICIPATION The public will be allowed to speak at the Advisory Committee meeting remotely (by phone) or in-person. To participate remotely, speakers must register in advance with the board liaison. Any speaker that would like to address the committee in person will be allowed to sign up until the start of the meeting. Speakers will be allowed 3-minutes to speak. Public Communication: General The first 10 speakers will be allowed to speak on any topic that is not posted on the agenda. The Committee Chair will call upon speakers at the beginning of the meeting. A person may not speak at general communication more often than once out of every three regularly scheduled committee meetings. Public Comment on Agenda Items Members of the public may speak on any item posted on the agenda. Speakers will be called upon when the agenda item is taken up by the Committee Chair. How to Register to Speak Remotely Speakers are required to register for remote participation no later than 12:00pm on Monday, April 4, 2022. To register to speak, call or email the board liaison, Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 or nakia.james@austintexas.gov (email is the preferred method). Once registration closes, the board liaison will send an email to confirm registration, provide instructions on speaking at the meeting, and the call-in number. Eliza May, Chair (Renteria) Lena Banks (Harper-Madison) Shiller Liao (Tovo) Tina Cannon (Kitchen) Reginald Worlds, Vice Chair (Pool) Erica Douglass (Kelly) Ahmed Moledina (Alter) Talan Tyminski (Fuentes) Barbra Boeta (Adler) Daniel Berner (Ellis) Terry Mitchell (Casar) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MEMBERS Page 1 of 2 2. NEW BUSINESS For discussion and possible action on recommendations to City Council (City Code § 2-1-163(B)) regarding the following: a. Discussion and appropriate action on updates and directions from the Chair and Vice-Chair on MBE/WBE Program changes or enhancements. (15 minutes) b. Discussion and appropriate action regarding the election of officers (Chair and Vice-Chair) …
MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. City of Austin SMBR Office – 811 Barton Springs Road, Suite 805, Austin, Texas 78704 Some members of this Committee may be participating by videoconference. AGENDA PUBLIC PARTICIPATION The public will be allowed to speak at the Advisory Committee meeting remotely (by phone) or in-person. To participate remotely, speakers must register in advance with the board liaison. Any speaker that would like to address the committee in person will be allowed to sign up until the start of the meeting. Speakers will be allowed 3-minutes to speak. Public Communication: General The first 10 speakers will be allowed to speak on any topic that is not posted on the agenda. The Committee Chair will call upon speakers at the beginning of the meeting. A person may not speak at general communication more often than once out of every three regularly scheduled committee meetings. Public Comment on Agenda Items Members of the public may speak on any item posted on the agenda. Speakers will be called upon when the agenda item is taken up by the Committee Chair. How to Register to Speak Remotely Speakers are required to register for remote participation no later than 12:00pm on Monday, February 28, 2022. To register to speak, call or email the board liaison, Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 or nakia.james@austintexas.gov (email is the preferred method). Once registration closes, an email will be sent to confirm registration, provide instructions on speaking at the meeting, and the call-in number. MEMBERS Eliza May, Chair (Renteria) Lena Banks (Harper-Madison) Shiller Liao (Tovo) Tina Cannon (Kitchen) Reginald Worlds, Vice Chair (Pool) Erica Douglass (Kelly) Ahmed Moledina (Alter) Talan Tyminski (Fuentes) Barbra Boeta (Adler) Daniel Berner (Ellis) Terry Mitchell (Casar) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. NEW BUSINESS For discussion and possible action on recommendations to City Council (City Code § 2-1-163(B)) regarding the following: Page 1 of 2 a. Discussion and appropriate action on updates and directions from the Chair and Vice-Chair on MBE/WBE Program changes or enhancements. (15 minutes) b. Discussion and appropriate action regarding updates on the status outcomes, issues, and discussions from …
Versión en español a continuación. MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Tuesday, February 1, 2022 MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee to be held Tuesday, February 1, 2022 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone or in-person. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. All speakers must register no later than 12:00pm on Monday, January 31, 2022. To speak via telephone at the MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 or nakia.james@austintexas.gov no later than 12:00pm on Monday, January 31, 2022. The speaker will be asked to provide their name, agenda item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, the telephone number they will use to call in on the day of the meeting, and their email address. • On the day of the meeting, the board liaison will email the speaker with the telephone number to call into the meeting. • • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to the meeting starting in order to speak. Late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. Speakers will be placed in a queue until the Committee Chair calls upon them to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to nakia.james@austintexas.gov 12:00pm on the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. Reunión del MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee FECHA de la reunion (February 1, 2022) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono o en persona.. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (31 de Enero, 2022 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 or nakia.james@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • …
MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. Austin Energy HQ ‐ 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723 AGENDA Eliza May, Chair (Renteria) Lena Banks (Harper‐Madison) Shiller Liao (Tovo) Tina Cannon (Kitchen) Members: Reginald Worlds, Vice Chair (Pool) Erica Douglass (Kelly) Ahmed Moledina (Alter) Talan Tyminski (Fuentes) Barbra Boeta (Adler) Daniel Berner (Ellis) Terry Mitchell (Casar) CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three‐minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. NEW BUSINESS For discussion and possible action on recommendations to City Council (City Code § 2‐1‐163(B)) regarding the following: a. Discussion and appropriate action regarding an update on the MBE/WBE Outreach Plan in support of the Corridor Mobility Bond Program. (30 minutes) b. Presentation and discussion on Construction Manager at Risk methodology. (30 minutes) c. Discussion and appropriate action on updates and directions from the Chair and Vice‐Chair on MBE/WBE Program changes or enhancements. (15 minutes) d. Discussion and appropriate action regarding updates on the status outcomes, issues, and discussions from and for the Inclusive Procurement Working Group. (25 minutes) e. Director’s Updates and Announcements with discussion and possible action. (5 minutes) 3. OLD BUSINESS For discussion and possible action on recommendations to City Council (City Code § 2‐1‐163(B)) regarding the following: a. Monthly update on the 1) Council Awards; 2) Third Party Project; 3) Request for Change (RFC); and b. Update on the inclusion of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender‐Owned Businesses in the City’s 4) Certification Roll. (30 minutes) procurement process. (5 minutes) c. Update on the Disparity Study with discussion and appropriate action. (5 minutes) Page 1 of 2 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact Nakia James at (512) 974‐9108 or nakia.james@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the MBE/WBE and Small Business Procurement Program Advisory Committee, contact Nakia James at (512) 974‐9108 or nakia.james@austintexas.gov. Page 2 …
MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. Austin Energy HQ - 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723 Eliza May, Chair (Renteria) Lena Banks (Harper-Madison) Shiller Liao (Tovo) Tina Cannon (Kitchen) AGENDA Members: Reginald Worlds, Vice Chair (Pool) Erica Douglass (Kelly) Ahmed Moledina (Alter) Talan Tyminski (Fuentes) Barbra Boeta (Adler) Daniel Berner (Ellis) Terry Mitchell (Casar) CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. NEW BUSINESS For discussion and possible action on recommendations to City Council (City Code § 2-1-163(B)) regarding the following: a. Discussion and appropriate action regarding updates on the status outcomes, issues, and discussions from and for the Inclusive Procurement Working Group. b. Discussion and appropriate action regarding information on the use of a Personal Net Worth (PNW) and the Economic Disadvantage definition; and development of a proposed resolution on the issue of PNW and the Economic Disadvantage definition in the MBE/WBE Procurement Program. (45 minutes) c. Discussion and appropriate action on a resolution on the issue of PNW and the Economic Disadvantaged definition in the MBE/WBE Procurement Program. 3. OLD BUSINESS For discussion and possible action on recommendations to City Council (City Code § 2-1-163(B)) regarding the following: a. Update on the Disparity Study with discussion and appropriate action. (5 minutes) 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Corridor Program MBE/WBE Outreach Update (January) b. Alternative Delivery Selection Criteria (January) ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 or nakia.james@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the MBE/WBE and Small Business Procurement Program Advisory Committee, contact Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 or nakia.james@austintexas.gov. Page 1 of 1
MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. Austin Energy HQ - 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723 REVISED AGENDA Members: Reginald Worlds, Vice Chair (Pool) Erica Douglass (Kelly) Ahmed Moledina (Alter) Talan Tyminski (Fuentes) Barbra Boeta (Adler) Daniel Berner (Ellis) Terry Mitchell (Casar) Eliza May, Chair (Renteria) Lena Banks (Harper-Madison) Shiller Liao (Tovo) Tina Cannon (Kitchen) CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 2. NEW BUSINESS For discussion and possible action on recommendations to City Council (City Code § 2-1-163(B)) regarding the following: a. Discussion and appropriate action regarding updates on the status outcomes, issues, and discussions from and for the Inclusive Procurement Working Group. (45 Minutes) b. Discussion and appropriate action regarding information on the use of a Personal Net Worth (PNW) and the Economic Disadvantage definition; and development of a proposed resolution on the issue of PNW and the Economic Disadvantage definition in the MBE/WBE Procurement Program. (3 Hours) c. Discussion and appropriate action on a resolution on the issue of PNW and the Economic Disadvantaged definition in the MBE/WBE Procurement Program. (45 Minutes) 3. OLD BUSINESS For discussion and possible action on recommendations to City Council (City Code § 2-1-163(B)) regarding the following: a. Update on the Disparity Study with discussion and appropriate action. (5 minutes) 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Corridor Program MBE/WBE Outreach Update (January) b. Alternative Delivery Selection Criteria (January) ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 or nakia.james@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the MBE/WBE and Small Business Procurement Program Advisory Committee, contact Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 or nakia.james@austintexas.gov. Page 1 of 1
MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. Austin Energy HQ ‐ 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING AGENDA Eliza May, Chair (Renteria) Lena Banks (Harper‐Madison) Shiller Liao (Tovo) Tina Cannon (Kitchen) Members: Reginald Worlds, Vice Chair (Pool) Erica Douglass (Kelly) Ahmed Moledina (Alter) Talan Tyminski (Fuentes) Barbra Boeta (Adler) Daniel Berner (Ellis) Terry Mitchell (Casar) CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three‐minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. NEW BUSINESS For discussion and possible action on recommendations to City Council (City Code § 2‐1‐163(B)) regarding the following: a. Discussion and appropriate action on updates from the Convention Center department on the Convention b. Discussion and appropriate action on updates and directions from the Chair and Vice‐Chair on MBE/WBE Center Redevelopment and Expansion Project (30 minutes) Program changes or enhancements. (5 minutes) c. Discussion and appropriate action regarding updates on the status outcomes, issues, and discussions from and for the Inclusive Procurement Working Group. (5 minutes) d. Director’s Updates and Announcements with discussion and possible action. (5 minutes) e. Discussion and appropriate action regarding the MBE/WBE Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Schedule for 2022. (15 minutes) f. Discussion and appropriate action regarding the approval of an ordinance amending City Code Chapters 2‐9A, 2‐9B, 2‐9C, and 2‐9D extending the sunset date of the Minority‐Owned and Women‐ Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. (15 minutes) g. Discussion and appropriate action regarding information on the City’s MBE/WBE participation and usage; and the use of a Personal Net Worth (PNW) and the Economic Disadvantage definition in the MBE/WBE Procurement Program. (30 minutes) h. Discussion and appropriate action regarding a proposed resolution on the issue of Personal Net Worth (PNW) and the Economic Disadvantage definition in the MBE/WBE Procurement Program. (30 minutes) Page 1 of 2 3. OLD BUSINESS For discussion and possible action on recommendations to City Council (City Code § 2‐1‐163(B)) regarding the following: a. Monthly update on the 1) Council Awards; 2) Third Party Project; 3) Request for Change (RFC); and 4) Certification Roll. (30 minutes) b. Discussion and appropriate action regarding the prospect of a resolution supporting the inclusion of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender‐Owned Businesses in the City’s procurement process. (5 …
MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. Austin Energy HQ ‐ 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Eliza May, Chair (Renteria) Lena Banks (Harper‐Madison) Shiller Liao (Tovo) Tina Cannon (Kitchen) REVISED AGENDA Members: Reginald Worlds, Vice Chair (Pool) Erica Douglass (Kelly) Ahmed Moledina (Alter) Talan Tyminski (Fuentes) Barbra Boeta (Adler) Daniel Berner (Ellis) Terry Mitchell (Casar) CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three‐minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. NEW BUSINESS For discussion and possible action on recommendations to City Council (City Code § 2‐1‐163(B)) regarding the following: a. Discussion and appropriate action on updates from the Convention Center department on the Convention b. Discussion and appropriate action on updates and directions from the Chair and Vice‐Chair on MBE/WBE Center Redevelopment and Expansion Project (30 minutes) Program changes or enhancements. (5 minutes) c. Discussion and appropriate action regarding updates on the status outcomes, issues, and discussions from and for the Inclusive Procurement Working Group. (5 minutes) d. Director’s Updates and Announcements with discussion and possible action. (5 minutes) e. Discussion and appropriate action regarding the MBE/WBE Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Schedule for 2022. (15 minutes) f. Discussion and appropriate action regarding the approval of an ordinance amending City Code Chapters 2‐9A, 2‐9B, 2‐9C, and 2‐9D extending the sunset date of the Minority‐Owned and Women‐ Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. (15 minutes) g. Discussion and appropriate action regarding information on the use of a Personal Net Worth (PNW) and the Economic Disadvantage definition in the MBE/WBE Procurement Program. (30 minutes) h. Discussion and appropriate action regarding a proposed resolution on the issue of Personal Net Worth (PNW) and the Economic Disadvantage definition in the MBE/WBE Procurement Program. (30 minutes) Page 1 of 2 3. OLD BUSINESS For discussion and possible action on recommendations to City Council (City Code § 2‐1‐163(B)) regarding the following: a. Monthly update on the 1) Council Awards; 2) Third Party Project; 3) Request for Change (RFC); and 4) Certification Roll. (30 minutes) b. Discussion and appropriate action regarding the prospect of a resolution supporting the inclusion of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender‐Owned Businesses in the City’s procurement process. (5 minutes) c. Update on the Disparity …
History of Convention Center Redevelopment and Expansion Planning Convention Center Redevelopment and Expansion Update Construction Manager at Risk Methodology (CMAR) and Next Steps 2 3 4 Convention Center Long Range Master Plan (May 2015) Outside core not viable Musts include proximity to Existing and planned hotel room supply Variety of services Dining Entertainment Concluded west expansion was the only viable option Urban Land Institute (Spring 2015) Created Technical Assistance Panel (TAP) TAP review reaffirmed the Master Plan conclusion of westward expansion Visitor Impact Task Force (June 2017) Council appointed 18 members Recommended expansion to the west, leaving Trinity open 5 Center for Sustainable Development at University of Texas (April 2019) Council Resolution No. 20170928-052 Concluded westward expansion was well vetted and the only realistic option for expansion Council’s preferred scenario of the options researched and presented was Scenario 5 Tourism Commission Recommendation (May 2019) Commission formed in 2018 by Council action to advise the Council on HOT and issues that involve the tourism industry Recommendation 20190513-4b Palm District Resolution (May 2019) Recommendation 20190523-029 • Council directed City Manager to proceed with developing initial design and financing for expansion 6 Ordinance 20190808-148 (August 2019) Council approved increasing by 2% for Convention Center Expansion Master Plan Update (August 2020) Presented 2 possible design scenarios based on a three-phase western expansion and redevelopment Economic Impact and Market Viability Study (August 2020) Companion document to Master Plan Update 3 7 June 10, 2021- Request for Council approval of the Construction Manager at Risk Methodology Allows the Convention Center team to release RFQ and RFP for architect/design work and the Construction Manager June 10, 2021- Council Resolution 20210610-096 City Council affirms its commitment to the planning principles documented in Resolution No. 20190523-029, the Palm District Planning Initiative and provides guidance for design elements and direction to be included in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for architecture/engineering services for redevelopment and expansion 8 Council Resolution 20141211-218 – Urban Land Institute (ULI) to review Long Range Master Plan (2014) Council Resolution 20151112-033 – 14-point Plan (2015) Council Resolution 20160818-075 Created Visitor Impact Task Force (2016) Council approves interlocal agreement with UT to study expansion (2018) Council appoints Tourism Commission to evaluate expansion (2018) Council passes Palm District Planning Resolution, including Convention Center expansion (2019) Council approves increase …
SMALL MINORITY BUSINESS RESOURCES DEPARTMENT ACTIVE THIRD PARTY - November 2021 CURRENT PARTICIPATION (Goals Met to Date) PROJECT GOALS MBE WBE MBE WBE Developer Project Name AA H A/NA WBE AA H A/NA WBE Contract Amount SMBR Contact Sponsor Dept. Project Status % Expensed Incentive Amount Expenditures to Date Contact Name (May extend past project completion date) Project Completion Date Consultant/ Contractor Project Type/ Phase Goal Type: C=Contract or P=Project Specific CAAICON Q2 Stadium (Austin FC) Gensler Sports Design P 1.22% 2.90% 3.48% 3.72% 0.00% 21.16% 2.13% 3.78% $5,306,272.00 $4,936,965.40 Mike Rock Construction in progress 93.04% Land Use Agreement 12/31/2021 Greenwater Block 185 Misc D Trammell Crow C 2.90% 9.00% 4.90% 15.80% 0.00% 0.00% 54.29% 42.79% $382,654.47 $371,467.58 Design in progress 97.08% 7/1/2022 Green Water Treatment Plant Block 185 D Professional (Block 185 D) STG Design P 2.90% 9.00% 4.90% 15.80% 0.00% 0.84% 0.52% 4.76% $3,671,141.28 $3,335,930.21 Design in progress 90.87% 7/1/2022 Trammell Crow Greenwater Block 185-C DPR Construction C 2.70% 9.70% 2.30% 13.80% 0.00% 0.24% 0.01% 0.00% $255,981,119.94 $145,992,303.27 Bryan Embrey/ Mark Fowler Jolene Cochran EDD Construction in progress 57.03% Developer Agreement; Not applicable 7/1/2022 Greenwater Block 185 Misc D Trammell Crow P 2.90% 9.00% 4.90% 15.80% 0.00% 0.00% 54.29% 42.79% $382,654.47 $371,467.58 Design in progress 97.08% 7/1/2022 Professional (Block 185 Misc D) Construction (Block 185 C) Professional (Block 185 Misc D) Construction (Block 188 C') Green Water Block 188 Austin Commercial C 2.70% 9.70% 2.30% 13.80% 0.15% 1.03% 0.46% 2.03% $134,472,692.00 $132,200,103.51 Construction in progress 98.31% 12/31/2021 NOTE: Based on October 2021 expenditure reports. Projects are incentive based contracts approved by Council and managed by the Economic Development Department. 2:23 PM THIRD PARTY PROJECTS PAGE 1 OF 1 11/1/2021
Solicitation No CLMC862 Prime Subs Boggy Creek - 6610 Shelton Road Erosion Repair and Grade Control Project (MH) Santa Clara Construction, LTD (MB) Earthco Landscape Construction, LLC (MA) Benqwest, LLC (FH) Ashley Dubose dba J. Arbor Contracting, LLC NA Non-M/WBE Subs Total Engineering Svcs for the Colony Park Sustainable Community $105,000 Goal Information SG MG No Goals Compliant SG MG $1,798,000 $1,572,340 $1,387,840 88.26 FY21 Council Awards Report September 2021 MBE/ WBE Non Sub Cost Estimate Award Amount Prime MBE AA H A/NA WBE DBE SMBR Liaison Project Manager Dept Goals Met Type Council Date Veronica Hawkins Dario Octaviano Public Works 9/2/2021 Yes Construction $2,295,000 $1,864,898 $1,624,560 87.11 4.72 2.64 2.97 2.97 Laura Moreno Christine Freundl 9/2/2021 Economic Development Amy Amaya Demira Wyatt Austin Water 9/30/2021 Yes Yes Professional Services sole source Construction CLMC857A Harold Court Service Center 1 Renovations Rebid $450,000 Kenneth Kalu Andew Clements Public Works 9/30/2021 Yes Construction Non-M/WBE Subs Total In Situ Wastewater Line Renewal Program IDIQ (2022 to 2024) $4,050,000 Keisha Hardwick Kane Wei Austin Water 9/30/2021 Yes Construction # 1 2 3 4 5 CLMC844 Prime Subs Dunaway Associates, LP dba Dunaway UDG Piland Triangle Interconnect Smith Contracting Co, Inc. (MB) Avery's Lawn Care & Landscaping, LLC (MH) Industry Junction, Inc. (FA) Marie's Trucking (FN) KLP Commercial, LLC Non-M/WBE Subs Total Prime Subs (FB) Majestic Services, Inc. (MB) ASD Consultants, Inc. (MH) Rucoba & Maya Construction, LLC (MA) Frank Lam and Associates, Inc. CLMC860 Prime Subs Insituform Techonologies, LLC (FB) All Points Inspection Services, Inc. (MH) Austin Formula Utilities, LLC (FH) Lewis Concrete Restoration (MA) Rama Tiru (FW) Jecker Fields Services, Inc. 6 CLMC789 Prime Subs Non-M/WBE Subs Total Northern Walnut Creek Hike and Bike Trail, Phase 2 Smith Contracting Co, Inc. (MB) Avery's Lawn Care & Landscaping, LLC (MH) Alpha Ready Mix, LLC (FA) Marie's Trucking (FN) KLP Commercial, LLC Non-M/WBE Subs Total Prime Subs Muniz Concrete & Contracting, Inc. (MB) Avery's Lawn Care & Landscaping, LLC (FH) Austin Constructors, LLC (MN) Big Sky Surveying, LLC (FB) Robert E Ashford dba Ash-Nem Trucking (FW) Stephanie Braun Clayton Photography (FW) Terra Eco Services, LLC Non-M/WBE Subs Total Architectural Services for Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park and Montopolis Neighborhood Park Aquatic Facilities 8 CLMP314 Prime Subs Marmok Mok, LLP (MB) S. Jackson CCM Group, LLC (MH) Jose I. Guerra, Inc. (MH) Cortez Consulting Service Corp (MA) Encotech Engineering Consultants, Inc. (FW) Aerpamia Engineering, LLC …
