September 2025 T.I.P.S. Webinar Series
The Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs Invites You To Reserve a Space For Our Upcoming T.I.P.S. Webinar Series (Training & Insights for Procurement Success).
Maryland's MBE Rights & Responsibilities for Prime and Subcontractors
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
10 a.m. - 12 noon
What rules govern the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Program? Competition is tough
in the State contracting arena. Your chances of success are much greater when you understand the rules. This is particularly important when performing as an MBE. Join us for an in-depth look at the statutes and regulations in place today, as well as your rights and responsibilities as an MBE prime contractor or subcontractor.
Who should attend? Small businesses and certified MBEs who are ready and able to perform as a prime contractor or a subcontractor on state-funded procurements.
Your instructor(s) MBE Ombudsman Team, Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs.
Government Contracting for Small Contractors - Maryland Construction Opportunities
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
10 a.m. - 12 noon
Do you want to learn how to better access & prepare to bid on open solicitations? During this session, our guest instructors will explain how to decipher the procurement announcement (Solicitation). They will discuss how to best understand the various types of bid announcements (RFP, RFQ, Solicitation, etc.), estimating contract best practices, as both a General Contractor and/or a Subcontractor. They will also discuss the Submission process (preparation), award process & negotiation (understanding final award contract language and compliance), post award admintration processes (compliance documents, MBE reports, certified payroll, invoicing, etc.).
Who should attend? Small, minority, women, and veteran business owners and entrepreneurs who want to better understand bid & proposal solicitations and how to respond appropriately in order to compete with greater confidence.
Your instructors - Cely Argueta, Owner, BNG Consulting & Joshua Mendoza, BNG Consulting, Procurement Lead Trainer
What you need to know:
- There is no cost to attend.
- Advance registration is required. Attendees receive a unique link to join the event.
- This session will be recorded; by registering, you are consenting to be recorded.
- All attendees will be in listen only mode (your camera will be off and your mic is muted).
- A Q&A session will be conducted following the presentation.
- Special Accommodation requests should be made 14 days in advance to eduardo.hayden@maryland.gov.
