FAMU - FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

ABG was contracted to coordinate training, bonding assistance and related technical assistance services to Disadvantaged and Small business enterprises. ABG successfully administered the Construction Management and Bond Guarantee Program for eight years. ABG also assisted numerous DBE’s with certification, bonding, bidding and estimating and coordinated the solicitation and identification of potential DBE firms to encourage them to participate in the FDOT Construction and Procurement Program.

SKANSKA

ABG was contracted to coordinated all contractor outreach meetings, and oversee W/MBE matching with prime contractor and second tier subcontracting opportunities. ABG compiled, developed, and maintained MBE compliance monitoring reports and reviewed and confirmed W/MBE certification documents. ABG exceeded the projected DBE project goal by 20 percent.

BECK

ABG was engaged to provide DBE outreach services. Services included assisting in certification and support services, identification matching, monitoring of second tier DBE opportunities and providing assistance with bonding and insurance for DBEs as needed. ABG also provided project administration and conflict resolution services under this contract. ABG served as the contractors DBE liaison to the Aviation Authority.

TAMPA - HILLSBOROUGH CO. EXPRESSWAY AUTHORITY

Reversible Elevated Lanes - Lee Roy Selmon Crosstown Expressway

ABG was contracted to provide SBE consultant services and implement the Small Business Enterprise program. Services included monitoring SBE utilization on fifteen individual projects, conducting outreach and matching of SBE firms with prime contractors, and developing and maintaining a web-based database of potential bidders, and vendors. ABG assisted in dispute resolution and developed and presented annual reports for the Expressway Authority Board. ABG coordinated all informational meetings between subcontractors and prime contractors and met with Expressway Authority project managers on a weekly basis.

OFFICE OF URBAN OPPORTUNITY - FRONT PORCH

Department of Community Affairs

ABG was contracted as project administrator for the Front Porch Microloan Program. The project included managing and coordinating the award of microloan funds to private non-profit organizations throughout the State of Florida. ABG also provided training and technical assistance to enhance the Microloan Program.

CLARK CONSTRUCTION

ABG was contracted to assist Clark Construction in identifying Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) for a $35 million multi-family complex. Additionally, ABD assisted with related dispute resolution matters and provided technical assistance to MBE firms.

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Project

ABG was engaged to provide outreach and advocacy services to SBEs who were interested in the Hillsborough County School District’s $200 million New Construction and Maintenance programs. Services included working with construction managers and architects to ensure participation of SBEs on projects. ABG was also responsible for communicating the HCSD Encouragement Plan to interested MBE/DBE firms, providing bid notices and information on upcoming projects to potential vendors, and providing conflict resolution services as needed between the Construction Manager and SBEs.

CLEARWATER HOUSING AUTHORITY

ABG was contracted to provide customized training in team building for senior management staff.

ST PETERSBURG HOUSING AUTHORITY

ABG provided customized training in diversity and team building for senior management staff and board members.