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May 2024
Overhead considerations for professional/technical firms
For professional/technical firms, the overhead computation is an important part of doing business with MnDOT. In this class, participants will learn about the allowed overhead components and computations, as well as fixed fees and profit allowances. The class will also include information on how to describe the difference between fixed hourly rate and a cost times multiplier. Learn about pre-award and audit materials and how to price time vs. unit price. Ultimately, you will understand the main components of the contract deliverables.
- May 2, 2024
- 8 – 10 am
- Attend online – link provided when you register
- Register for Overhead considerations for professional/technical firms
- Contact: Ann Johnson, Ann.Johnson@peservices.com
Paving: Job costing and bidding/estimating focus seminar
This seminar is for companies in Paving. Understand accounting concepts and budgeting for insurance, bonds, labor, equipment, material, subcontractors, and overhead. Learn how to find bidding opportunities, review advertisements, thrive in the low bid environment, and submit quotes. Bring in plans and specs you are working on and consultants will walk you through the entire process:
- make take-offs from the plans
- successfully read the specs and general conditions
- understand the various symbols and abbreviations
- how to get approvals
- scheduling impacts
- understanding MnDOT contract specifications
- how to prepare a bid
- May 2, 2024
- 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
- Attend online – link provided when you register
- Register for Paving: Job costing and bidding/estimating
- Questions: srice@imoconsultingroup.com
Networking event for Metro area large contractors and subcontractors
Meet large and small contractors, members of MEDA, AWC, NAWIC and NAMC and hear from MnDOT and DBE panelists. We’ll have food, free parking, and an opportunity to find new friends and potential partners.
- May 6, 2024
- 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.
- Attend in person in Shoreview
- Register for Networking event for Metro area large contractors and subcontractors
- Contact: Ann.Johnson@peservices.com
Potential growth areas - prime contracts focus seminar
We all want to see our businesses flourish and grow. But growth needs to be managed so that quick growth does not harm the success of the company. Our team will provide suggestions on natural growth areas for your firm and how to successfully compete as a prime contractor.
- May 7, 2024
- 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
- Attend online – link provided when you register
- Register for Potential growth areas - potential prime contracts
- Questions: srice@imoconsultingroup.com
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Committee meeting
The DBE committee identifies issues and recommendations related to building capacity, utilization, and sustainability of DBE firms. This committee is a subgroup of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative.
- May 7, 2024
- 9:30 – 11 a.m.
- Attend online: Join the May 7 DBE Committee meeting online via Microsoft Teams
- Contact: elizabeth.ennenga@quadecompanies.com
Finding capital for your business
As your business grows, you may need to find money to fund facilities, people or new initiatives. Learn about sources for capital such as loans, grants, investors, or partnerships. Understand a basic overview of financial management and managing cash flow.
- May 8, 2024
- 8 – 10 a.m.
- Attend online – link provided when you register
- Register for Finding capital for your business
- Contact: Ann Johnson, Ann.Johnson@peservices.com
Change orders focus seminar
Sometimes things come up on a project that were unexpected. Learn about the necessary paperwork to get paid for the work that wasn’t part of the original contract. The topic will be covered from the subcontractor’s perspective as well as the prime contractors’ perspective.
- May 9, 2024
- 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
- Attend online – link provided when you register
- Register for Change orders focus seminar
- Questions: srice@imoconsultingroup.com
Full DBE and Workforce Collaborative meeting
The DBE and Workforce Collaborative is an advisory group of stakeholders from various industry groups interested in DBE and workforce diversity. The Collaborative’s goal is to increase the diversity of firms and people of color and women participation in the construction industry to reflect the demographics of the State of Minnesota by: Building the future workforce, expanding existing business and workforce skills, ensuring transparency, and connecting people and firms with each other. It is an open group that welcomes the participation of all who support the goal. Any organization or individual committed to the goal may participate by attending a Collaborative meeting.
- May 15, 2024
- 9 – 11 a.m.
- Attend in person: CareerForce, 540 Fairview Ave. N, Suite 103, St. Paul
- Attend online: Join the May 15 Full Collaborative meeting via Microsoft Teams
- Contact: bbjorklund@zanassoc.com
Networking event for professional/technical firms
Meet large and small contractors, members of MEDA, AWC, NAWIC and NAMC and hear from MnDOT and DBE panelists. We’ll have food, free parking, and an opportunity to find new friends and potential partners.
- May 20, 2024
- 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.
- Attend in person in Shoreview
- Register for Networking event for professional/technical firms
- Contact: Ann.Johnson@peservices.com
Results and Transparency Committee meeting
The Results and Transparency workgroup reviews and monitors the projects, workforce goals, and progress in hiring women and people of color on highway construction projects. This committee is a subgroup of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative.
- May 22, 2024
- 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
- Attend online: Link will be provided closer to the meeting date
- Contact: robbkent@comcast.net
June 2024
Networking event for southern Minnesota large contractors and subcontractors
Meet large and small contractors, members of MEDA, AWC, NAWIC and NAMC and hear from MnDOT and DBE panelists. We’ll have food, free parking, and an opportunity to find new friends and potential partners.
- June 3, 2024
- 12:30 – 4 p.m.
- Attend in person in Rochester
- Register for Networking event for southern Minnesota large contractors and subcontractors
- Contact: Ann.Johnson@peservices.com
Worksite Cooperation Committee meeting
This Collaborative subcommittee identifies worksite issues related to workforce diversity. It develops recommendations to ensure construction worksites are respectful and welcoming to all. This committee is a subgroup of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative.
- June 13, 2024
- 9 – 10:30 a.m.
- Meet online: Link will be provided closer to the meeting date
- Questions: nmiller@ultcmn.org
Results and Transparency Committee meeting
The Results and Transparency workgroup reviews and monitors the projects, workforce goals, and progress in hiring women and people of color on highway construction projects. This committee is a subgroup of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative.
- June 26, 2024
- 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
- Attend online: Link will be provided closer to the meeting date
- Contact: robbkent@comcast.net
Youth Outreach Committee meeting
This Collaborative subcommittee identifies recruitment strategies and educational opportunities. This committee is a subgroup of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative.
- June 27, 2024
- 9 – 10 a.m.
- Attend online: Link will be provided closer to the meeting date
- Contact: bbjorklund@zanassoc.com
July 2024
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Committee meeting
The DBE committee identifies issues and recommendations related to building capacity, utilization, and sustainability of DBE firms. This committee is a subgroup of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative.
- July 9, 2024
- 9:30 – 11 a.m.
- Attend online: Join the July 9 DBE Committee meeting online via Microsoft Teams
- Contact: elizabeth.ennenga@quadecompanies.com
Full DBE and Workforce Collaborative meeting
The DBE and Workforce Collaborative is an advisory group of stakeholders from various industry groups interested in DBE and workforce diversity. The Collaborative’s goal is to increase the diversity of firms and people of color and women participation in the construction industry to reflect the demographics of the State of Minnesota by: Building the future workforce, expanding existing business and workforce skills, ensuring transparency, and connecting people and firms with each other. It is an open group that welcomes the participation of all who support the goal. Any organization or individual committed to the goal may participate by attending a Collaborative meeting.
- July 17, 2024
- 9 – 11 a.m.
- Attend in person: Robert J. Jones Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC), 2001 Plymouth Ave. N., Minneapolis
- Attend online: Join the July 17 Full Collaborative meeting via Microsoft Teams
- Contact: bbjorklund@zanassoc.com
Results and Transparency Committee meeting
The Results and Transparency workgroup reviews and monitors the projects, workforce goals, and progress in hiring women and people of color on highway construction projects. This committee is a subgroup of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative.
- July 24, 2024
- 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
- Attend online: Link will be provided closer to the meeting date
- Contact: robbkent@comcast.net
August 2024
Worksite Cooperation Committee meeting
This Collaborative subcommittee identifies worksite issues related to workforce diversity. It develops recommendations to ensure construction worksites are respectful and welcoming to all. This committee is a subgroup of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative.
- Aug. 8, 2024
- 9 – 10:30 a.m.
- Meet online: Link will be provided closer to the meeting date
- Questions: nmiller@ultcmn.org
Results and Transparency Committee meeting
The Results and Transparency workgroup reviews and monitors the projects, workforce goals, and progress in hiring women and people of color on highway construction projects. This committee is a subgroup of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative.
- Aug. 28, 2024
- 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
- Attend online: Link will be provided closer to the meeting date
- Contact: robbkent@comcast.net
September 2024
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Committee meeting
The DBE committee identifies issues and recommendations related to building capacity, utilization, and sustainability of DBE firms. This committee is a subgroup of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative.
- Sept. 10, 2024
- 9:30 – 11 a.m.
- Attend online: Join the Sept. 10 DBE Committee meeting online via Microsoft Teams
- Contact: elizabeth.ennenga@quadecompanies.com
Full DBE and Workforce Collaborative meeting
The DBE and Workforce Collaborative is an advisory group of stakeholders from various industry groups interested in DBE and workforce diversity. The Collaborative’s goal is to increase the diversity of firms and people of color and women participation in the construction industry to reflect the demographics of the State of Minnesota by: Building the future workforce, expanding existing business and workforce skills, ensuring transparency, and connecting people and firms with each other. It is an open group that welcomes the participation of all who support the goal. Any organization or individual committed to the goal may participate by attending a Collaborative meeting.
- Sept. 18, 2024
- 9 – 11 a.m.
- Attend in person: CareerForce, 540 Fairview Ave. N, Suite 103, St. Paul
- Attend online: Join the Sept. 18 Full Collaborative meeting via Microsoft Teams
- Contact:: bbjorklund@zanassoc.com
Results and Transparency Committee meeting
The Results and Transparency workgroup reviews and monitors the projects, workforce goals, and progress in hiring women and people of color on highway construction projects. This committee is a subgroup of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative.
- Sept. 25, 2024
- 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
- Attend online: Link will be provided closer to the meeting date
- Contact: robbkent@comcast.net
October 2024
Worksite Cooperation Committee meeting
This Collaborative subcommittee identifies worksite issues related to workforce diversity. It develops recommendations to ensure construction worksites are respectful and welcoming to all. This committee is a subgroup of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative.
- Oct. 10, 2024
- 9 – 10:30 a.m.
- Meet online: Link will be provided closer to the meeting date
- Questions: nmiller@ultcmn.org
Results and Transparency Committee meeting
The Results and Transparency workgroup reviews and monitors the projects, workforce goals, and progress in hiring women and people of color on highway construction projects. This committee is a subgroup of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative.
- Oct. 23, 2024
- 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
- Attend online: Link will be provided closer to the meeting date
- Contact: robbkent@comcast.net
November 2024
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Committee meeting
The DBE committee identifies issues and recommendations related to building capacity, utilization, and sustainability of DBE firms. This committee is a subgroup of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative.
- Nov. 12, 2024
- 9:30 – 11 a.m.
- Attend online: Join the Nov. 12 DBE Committee meeting online via Microsoft Teams
- Contact: elizabeth.ennenga@quadecompanies.com
Full DBE and Workforce Collaborative meeting
The DBE and Workforce Collaborative is an advisory group of stakeholders from various industry groups interested in DBE and workforce diversity. The Collaborative’s goal is to increase the diversity of firms and people of color and women participation in the construction industry to reflect the demographics of the State of Minnesota by: Building the future workforce, expanding existing business and workforce skills, ensuring transparency, and connecting people and firms with each other. It is an open group that welcomes the participation of all who support the goal. Any organization or individual committed to the goal may participate by attending a Collaborative meeting.
- Nov. 20, 2024
- 9 – 11 a.m.
- Attend in person: Robert J. Jones Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC), 2001 Plymouth Ave. N., Minneapolis
- Attend online: Join the Nov. 20 Full Collaborative meeting via Microsoft Teams
- Questions: bbjorklund@zanassoc.com
December 2024
Results and Transparency Committee meeting
The Results and Transparency workgroup reviews and monitors the projects, workforce goals, and progress in hiring women and people of color on highway construction projects. This committee is a subgroup of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative.
- Dec. 4, 2024
- 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
- Attend online: Link will be provided closer to the meeting date
- Contact: robbkent@comcast.net
Worksite Cooperation Committee meeting
This Collaborative subcommittee identifies worksite issues related to workforce diversity. It develops recommendations to ensure construction worksites are respectful and welcoming to all. This committee is a subgroup of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative.
- Dec. 12, 2024
- 9 – 10:30 a.m.
- Meet online: Link will be provided closer to the meeting date
- Questions: nmiller@ultcmn.org