One of BuildIT’s hallmark programs and services is advocating for LGBT/Allied businesses within the pubic and private contracting processes. In this capacity we are honored to support the President of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, Rafael Mandelman, in his efforts to streamline San Francisco’s burdensome procurement process. Even from an executive briefing perspective there are eight very substantial steps in San Francisco’s RFP/RFQ process, and, these eight steps are required whether the contract is $5 or $500M in value.
While maintaining the highest levels of integrity, San Francisco’s procurement process needs to change and we are supportive of President Mandelman’s approach to reforming the process for those contracts of $230K or below which would include agencies/departments such as San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, the Port of San Francisco and the City’s Department of Public Works. Less burdensome paperwork will lead to an increased level of participation by bidders (especially small businesses) which should deliver more competitive pricing.
Want to find out more about this initiative:
View ABC Channel 7 story logged on this topic:
View a story logged on this topic from the San Francisco Chronicle:
View Supervisor Rafael Mandelman’s Official Press Release:
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