Item 2. Presentation on Mueller MBE/WBE updates. — original pdf
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MBE/WBE Annual Update to Mueller Commission RMMA PIAC | August 13, 2024 The Mueller Vision & Catellus Goals • Community goals for Mueller include: o East Austin revitalization o Economic activity and opportunity o A diverse and inclusive community • Drivers for success include high levels of participation by MBE/WBE and local businesses • MBE/WBE business efforts coordinate with overall community diversity efforts Additional Catellus Goals: • • • Strive for maximum participation by MBE/WBE contractors for design and construction of infrastructure Create conditions for MBE/WBE investors and tenants to succeed Continue to work with community stakeholders • Go beyond the MDA resolution to collaborate with third-party developers InTown Home’s row homes Page 2 RMMA PIAC | August 13, 2024 Master Developer Projects Catellus acquires land and contracts for: • Infrastructure: o Roads o Utilities o Water quality ponds o Residential lots o Commercial parcels • Parks and amenities: o Trails o Irrigation o Park structures o Picnic areas o Playgrounds Residential lots and commercial sites are sold to third-party developers Page 3 RMMA PIAC | August 13, 2024 The Aldrich/Mueller roundabout nearing completion Master Developer Policy & Procedures Catellus policy for master developer projects: Contractors must meet specified goals for MBE/WBE participation OR demonstrate good-faith effort • MBE/WBE participation plays significant role in evaluation of proposals Catellus works with prime contractors to increase MBE/WBE participation Policy includes provisions for monitoring compliance over life of contract Catellus procedures for master developer projects: Catellus delivers bid documents to: • o City of Austin SMBR Dept. for distribution to city plan room o Other area plan rooms: – US Hispanic Contractors Association de Austin – Austin Black Contractors Association – Austin United Metropolitan Black Contractors’ Association – Asian Construction Trades Association Contractors advertise and notify MBE/WBEs of subcontracting opportunities Prime contractors must document good-faith efforts before Catellus will execute contract • • • • • Page 4 RMMA PIAC | August 13, 2024 Master Developer Results Through May 31, 2024: • MBE/WBE contracts to date: $52.4 million — 23.2% of total • Dollars paid to MBE/WBEs: $51.75 million • Number of MBE/WBEs: 90+ businesses % MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION Asian Pacific-Owned $1.06M, 2% 88% of Mueller’s MBE/WBE contractors are located within the five-county region Woman-Owned $15.75fM, 31% Latinx-Owned $21.33M, 42% African American-Owned $12.78M, 25% Page 5 Native American-Owned $15K, 0.03% RMMA PIAC | August 13, 2024 Remaining Infrastructure Development Eva Carrillo de Garcia Park (44% MBE/WBE participation to date) Tannehill Trail (6.5% to date) • Roger Lavon Taylor Sr. Plaza (10% to date, not counting designer Studio Balcones) Isamu Taniguchi Park (25% participation, not counting designer McCann Adams Studio) • • • Eva Carrillo de Garcia Park Page 6 RMMA PIAC | August 13, 2024 Third-Party Policy & Procedures • Above and beyond the MDA requirements, private and third-party projects are encouraged to comply with MDA requirements, including POA manager • As a “third-party” vertical developer, Catellus practices: o Prime contractors invited to bid based on capabilities and past performance o Bids required to include MBE/WBE participation percentage; important part of evaluation criteria o Contractors have flexibility on how they solicit MBE/WBEs: direct solicitation, advertising, plan rooms (similar to MDA process) o Catellus provides support to help subcontractors get certified • Encouraged to maximize MBE/WBE participation: o Homebuilders and multifamily developers: Ryan Companies achieved 12% MBE/WBE participation for Rivette Tow o Institutional users like Dell Children’s and Austin ISD: General Marshall Middle School achieved 19% MBE/WBE participation Page 7 RMMA PIAC | August 13, 2024 Previous networking event examples Community Outreach Historically, outreach efforts have encouraged diversity of Mueller contractors, business owners, employees and residents through: • Presentations, participation for community groups • Events hosted by Catellus – including contractor fairs • Direct outreach (one-on-one) with prospects and stakeholders • Advertising/appearing in minority media • Presentations to city boards and commissions • Utilized City’s minority- and women-owned business database to notify firms of bid opportunities • AS REQUESTED BY MINORITY CONTRACTORS: Notice of projects to minority contractor groups Page 8 RMMA PIAC | August 13, 2024 Aerials 2024 Facing Northeast May 2024 (SW Greenway, First Section of Homes) Page 9 RMMA PIAC | August 13, 2024 Aerials Aerials 2024 Facing North May 2024 (SE Greenway, Newer Section of Homes) Page 10 RMMA PIAC | August 13, 2024 Aerials Aerials 2024 Facing Northwest May 2024 (Newest Section of Homes) Page 11 RMMA PIAC | August 13, 2024 Aerials Aerials 2024 Facing South May 2024 (Aldrich Street) Page 12 RMMA PIAC | August 13, 2024 Aerials Aerials 2024 Facing North May 2024 (Aldrich Street) Page 13 RMMA PIAC | August 13, 2024 Aerials Aerials 2024 Facing South the entire community (3 miles from downtown) Page 14 The End RMMA PIAC | August 13, 2024