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1 Denver International Airport SOUTH TERMINAL REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Upcoming Events and Opportunities 11/04/2011 PROGRAM UPDATES EXCITING CHANGES TAKING PLACE AT DIA AND THE SOUTH TERMINAL REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM! DIA and the STRP are excited to announce the addition of Stuart Stu Williams as Project Manager of the Program. In this role, he will oversee all aspects of this $500 million initiative. Stu comes to the project with more than 28 years of experience in design and project management and has worked on behalf of the City and County of Denver on a number of high-profile projects, including the Better Denver Bond Program and the Denver Justice Center. He will be a true asset to the team with his years of experience managing large, complex programs involving multi-disciplined teams and his vast knowledge of cost estimating, budgeting, program development, phasing and project scheduling. CALENDAR DIA Commerce Hub Grand Opening November 15 1:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. (See page 5 for details) STRP Community Update meeting November 17 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. (See page 5 for details) 2011 DIA CIP Open House November 29 1 p.m. 4 p.m. (See page 5 for details) DIA has also recently announced that Heather Barry has been appointed as the Director of Government Affairs and External Relations. Prior to joining the airport, Heather, who has worked for the City and County of Denver since 2006, served as the Director of Legislative Services and City Council Liaison under Mayor Guillermo Bill Vidal. She also served as Director of Legislative Services for Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper, was the head of Denver s Neighborhood Relations Department and worked as Environmental Programs Manager at the Department of Environmental Health. Come meet both Stu and Heather on Thursday, November 17, 2011 from 3 p.m. 5 p.m. at the STRP Community Update meeting, hosted by the DIA Commerce Hub! At this meeting, attendees will have an opportunity to meet and greet, and will receive an update on the status of the program and upcoming contracts. For more information about this event, contact the DIA Commerce Hub at or register online at: DID YOU KNOW? DIA is the primary economic engine for the state of Colorado, generating more than $22 billion for the region annually. CURRENT PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES South Terminal Expansion Partners (STEP) In the coming days, STEP will issue a bid notice for the tensile fabric roof temporary truss and foundation work. The package will include sheet pile shoring, caisson drilling, rebar material and installation, concrete material and installation, steel fabrication and erection. The work is expected to begin in mid December Please stay tuned to the Weekly Blast and the DIA Business Center website at: s/index.asp for more information. Page 1

2 AFRICAN AMERICAN CONSTRUCTION COUNCIL (AACC) 700 E. 24 th Ave. Denver, CO ASIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 924 W Colfax Ave, Suite 104g Denver, CO COMMUNITY EVENTS/OPPORTUITIES Check back for information on upcoming events and contract opportunities. Business Awards and Holiday Party December 2 5:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. RSVP by November 25 View the invitation on their website events calendar Visit for information on upcoming events and opportunities. ASSOCIATED BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAPTER 2267 W. Yale Avenue Englewood, CO ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF COLORADO 1114 West 7 th Ave., Suite 200 Denver, CO BIM 101: An Introduction to Building Information Modeling November 18 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. $275 members; $425 non-members For more information, or to register by phone, call or [email protected] Civil Information Modeling December 6 2 p.m. 3:30 p.m. ET $49 for members; $99 for non-members This webinar will be presented by Dan Russell of Sundt Construction. Learn the use of BIM and 3D modeling in highway, Bridge and civil construction. [email protected] or call for more information. Visit for information. COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF BLACK PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND SCIENTISTS (CABPES) 4301 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO COLORADO BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE th Street, Suite 1110 Denver, Colorado Contractor Academy - Job Safety Analysis 7:30 a.m. 9 a.m. Hosted in conjunction with the Hispanic Contractors of Colorado See page 9 for more details Visit for details on upcoming events and opportunities. Page 2

3 Visit for details on upcoming events and opportunities. COLORADO CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION 6880 S. Yosemite, Suite 200 Centennial, CO Visit for details on upcoming events and contract opportunities. COLORADO DEPT OF LABOR & EMPLOYMENT th Street, Suite COLORADO OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE COLORADO MINORITY BUSINESS OFFICE Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade 1625 Broadway, Suite Visit for details on upcoming events and opportunities. Analyzing RFPs and Writing Compliant Proposals December 9 9 a.m. 11:30a.m th St., Denver, CO (U.S. Federal Reserve Bank of Denver on the 16th Street Mall) $49 for one attendee/$89 for two attendees Please note: The Federal Reserve Bank is a secure location. All attendees must be pre-registered by November 29, 2011 and must bring an official photo ID for admission. Contact Janet Arrowood, The Write Source, Inc. at or her at [email protected] or LeRoy Romero, Director Minority Business Office at [email protected] COLORADO SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER NETWORK Breakfast Brown Bag: 14 Strategies to Attract Prospects Using Social Media 7:30 a.m. 9 a.m. Denver Small Business Development Center 1445 Market St., Denver Learn how social media can help your organization. COLORADO WOMEN'S CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1624 Market St., Suite West Leads Serious Contacts Group 8:30 a.m. 10 a.m. Eide Bailly 440 Indiana Street, Golden "Create a Powerful 30-second Commercial" Free event RSVP to [email protected] Raising Financially Responsible Children November 10 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. CWCC Offices, 1624 Market St., Suite 340 Designed to provide the most valuable life-skills you will ever teach your children! Page 3

4 Emotional Intelligence at Work November 11 8:30 a.m. 10 a.m. CWCC Offices, 1624 Market St., Suite 340 Learn how awareness of your emotional intelligence can leverage natural strengths and enhance performance. Downtown Luncheon November a.m. 1 p.m. Maggiano's at the Denver Pavilions Featuring Nancy Phillips who has over 15 years of management experience in technology, oversees all of ViaWest's operations, engineering and technical support divisions. Register for these events, by visiting the CWCC events page: Visit for details on upcoming events and opportunities. CONFERENCE OF MINORITY TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS (COMTO) COLORADO Kimball Hall, 700 E. 24 th Ave., Ste 3 Denver, CO DENVER GAY AND LESBIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE P.O. Box 1678, Denver, CO DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Airport Office Building, Room Peña Blvd. Denver, Colorado DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COMMERCE HUB 8500 Peña Blvd. Northwest side of Jeppesen Terminal Level 6 Denver, Colorado [email protected] Visit for details on upcoming events and opportunities. Becoming an ACDBE Partner at DIA 2 nd Friday of every month 9a.m. 10:30 a.m. Please RSVP with the date you wish to attend to [email protected] Topics: ACDBE certification process, DIA concessions process, resources for small businesses and much more. DIA Commerce Hub Grand Opening November 15 1:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. DIA Commerce Hub, 8500 Peña Blvd., Northwest side of Jeppesen Terminal Level 6 Join DIA in celebrating the Grand Opening of the Commerce Hub. For additional information on this event, please contact the DIA Commerce Hub at DIA Commerce Hub / STRP Community Update November 17 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. At this meeting, attendees will have an opportunity to meet Program Manager Stu Williams, and will receive an update on the status of the program and upcoming contracts. For more information about this event, contact the DIA Commerce Hub at or register online at: Page 4

5 2011 DIA CIP Open House November 29 1 p.m. 4 p.m. DIA City Conference Room, 8500 Peña Blvd., West side of the Terminal Level 6. There are over 87 different projects in the DIA CIP plan for 2012, with a total budgeted amount of over $155 million dollars. Firms interested in working at DIA should come learn about these contracts and how you and your company can bid and do work at DIA. Visit [email protected] for details on upcoming events and contract opportunities. DENVER METRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1445 Market Street [email protected] OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 201 W. Colfax, Dept Limited Time Program to Get Workers Back on the Job Denver's Subsidized Employment Training Program is currently offering up to a $10,000 reimbursement for committing to hire unemployed workers. For more information please contact Rich Marr at or visit [email protected] Visit for details on upcoming events and contract opportunities. Denver Public Schools 900 Grant St. Denver, CO [email protected] DENVER TRANSIT PARTNERS TH Street, Suite 1201 Denver, Colorado Register on isqft for bidding opportunities with Denver Transit Partners: 1) Go to Click the "Download the Form" link at the bottom right. Then click the "Contractor-Vendor Notice of Interest Form." 2) Fill out the form and return it to [email protected] or mail to 1670 Broadway, Suite 2700,. 3) In 10 days you will be sent a prequalifications package. Fill out the form and return it with a copy of your DBE and/or RTD SBE certification. 4) Monitor the DTP website for bid opportunities. For more information, contact Linda Wilson, DTP DBE/SBE Liaison, at or [email protected]. Visit for details on upcoming events and opportunities. FIVE POINTS BUSINESS DISTRICT 2444 Washington St., Suite 100 Denver, CO Page 5

6 HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF METRO DENVER 924 W. Colfax, Suite 201 Denver, CO Workers' Comp Quarterly Seminar November 10 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. (English) 4 p.m. 5 p.m. (Spanish) 924 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 201, Denver, CO Contact Monica Rodriguez at [email protected] to reserve your spot today! Access To Capitol Workshop Series "Business Plan Basics" November 15 5 p.m. 6 p.m. (English workshop) 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. (Spanish workshop) For more information and to RSVP contact Monica Rodriguez at [email protected] or call Business Advancement Program Seven-month program. Topics include: - The Final Wrap-up (Where the Rubber Meets the Road) November 16 For information, please contact: Cheryl Lucero at or [email protected]. Hispanic Leadership Development Program Program will assist mid-level professionals in their career. Program will begin February 2012 and will be accepting applications online by visiting starting Monday, October, 24, HISPANIC CONTRACTORS OF COLORADO 646 Mariposa Street, Ste 100 Denver CO [email protected] Contractor Academy - Job Safety Analysis 7:30 a.m. 9 a.m. Hosted in conjunction with the Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce See page 9 for more information Legal Consult for Minority & Women Owned Businesses November 30 5:30 p.m. 8 p.m. 646 Mariposa St., Ste 100, Denver, CO To schedule an appointment call by 7/26 Mi Casa Resource Center or HCC Walk-ins welcome on space available basis. Members and non-members are welcome. JVIATION 900 S. Broadway #350 Denver, CO Visit for details on upcoming events and opportunities. Page 6

7 7200 S. Alton Way, A300, Englewood, CO FAX Please stay tuned to the Weekly Blast and the DIA Business Opportunities page at: for information on current and upcoming opportunities. Enabling/Utility CM/GC for the South Terminal Redevelopment Program MORTENSON CONSTRUCTION th St., Ste Hotel CM/GC for the South Terminal Redevelopment Program ROCKY MOUNTAIN INDIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 924 W. Colfax Avenue Suite 104F Denver, CO Java Thursdays November 10, 17 December 1, 8, 15 Located at the Mortenson offices from 8 9:30 a.m. RSVP to [email protected] with "Java Thursday" in the subject line. RSVPs will be accepted for one person per company per meeting. 8 th Annual American Indian Scholars Gala November 10 6:30 p.m. Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center Contact [email protected] for more information. Visit for details on upcoming events and contract opportunities. ROCKY MOUNTAIN MINORITY CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION 6880 S. Yosemite Ct. Suite 120 Denver, CO [email protected] ROCKY MOUNTAIN MINORITY SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT 1445 Market Street suite 310 Denver, Colorado If we're so good how come we ain't better? 8:30 a.m. 1 p.m Market Street, 4 th Fl., Denver, CO $99 includes a light lunch This fun, interactive program reinforces the benefits of demonstrating positive attitudes and behaviors while presenting exactly the image you want your customers to see. To register for this event, visit the RMMSDC events page at: Visit for details on upcoming events and opportunities. ROCKY MOUNTAIN SMALL AND DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL [email protected] Page 7

8 Are you a DBE, SDVOB, 8(a), WOSB or HUB Zone certified small business? Do you bid on transportation projects? SMALL BUSINESS TRANSPORTATION RESOURCE CENTER WEST CENTRAL REGION 6880 S. Yosemite Court, Suite 200 Centennial, CO SOUTH TERMINAL EXPANSION PARTNERS 6950 S. Jordan Road Centennial, CO Consolidated Foundations CM/GC for the South Terminal Redevelopment Program Ask us about: Short Term Lending Program Bonding Business Coaching Procurement Notifications/Networking Opportunities Workshops and Technical Assistance Contact Lavonna Stathes, Project Director, at x 29 or [email protected]. South Terminal Expansion Partners (STEP) anticipates issuing a bid notice in November for the tensile fabric roof temporary truss and foundation work. The package will include sheet pile shoring, caisson drilling, rebar material and installation, concrete material and installation, steel fabrication and erection. The work is expected to begin in mid December Please stay tuned to the Weekly Blast and the DIA Business Center website at: for more information. Visit for details of upcoming events and contract opportunities. URBAN LEAGUE OF METRO DENVER 2015 York St. Denver, CO [email protected] Check back for information on upcoming events and opportunities. U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION th St., Suite WOMEN IN TRANSPORTATION WTS Scholarship Program Call for Applications WTS is excited to offer two graduate-level ($4,000) and two undergraduate ($2,500) scholarships. Application deadline is November 7. Visit the WTS website to apply. Page 8

9 OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS Contractor Academy Job Safety Analysis Hosted by Hispanic Contractors of Colorado and the Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce 7:30 a.m. 9 a.m. Hispanic Contractors of Colorado 646 Mariposa St., Suite 100, Denver, CO Learn how to conduct a Job Safety Analysis, identify potential hazards and implement preventative measures. Guest speakers include Dave Hockaday, Safety Consultant with CRS Insurance Brokerage and Xavier Gonzalez, Safety Consultant with Pinnacol Assurance. $10 covers both workshop and breakfast. For details or Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) "Small Business Power Networking" 1 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Air Force Academy Small business can meet one-on-one with military and large corporate representatives to learn about upcoming procurement opportunities. Register via to [email protected] CDOT/RTD - US 36 Managed Lanes/Bus Rapid Transit Small Business Meet & Greet November 15 4 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Colorado Department of Transportation Headquarters Auditorium (Second Floor) 4201 E. Arkansas Avenue Denver, Colorado CDOT and RTD invite DBE, RTD SBE, and CDOT ESB Firms to market your business to the three short-listed prime contractors, Kiewit, AMES, and SEMA for the US 36 Managed Lanes/Bus Rapid Transit Project. RSVP Required Please RSVP today by clicking here. Contact James Mabry at or [email protected] with questions. For more information about the project, visit the project website at Analyzing RFPs and Writing Compliant Proposals sponsored by The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade December 9 9 a.m. 11:30 a.m. The U.S. Federal Reserve Bank of Denver th St., Denver Learn the essential tools to: Interpret and understand what the RFP/RFQ issuer wants to see Develop a compliance tracking and management system Ensure 100% compliance with the issuer's requirements Structure a logical, readable proposal or statement of qualifications Make informed "bid/no-bid" decisions Cope with a "bad" RFP/RFQ Cost is $49 for one attendee and $89 for two. Space is limited, Contact Janet Arrowood, The Write Source, Inc. at or her at [email protected] or LeRoy Romero, Director Minority Business Office at [email protected] Cherry Creek Business Women's Network Meeting 3 rd Thursday of every month 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Elways at Cherry Creek For details visit CONTRACTING / JOB OPPORTUNITIES City and County of Denver Visit the City and County of Denver website by visiting: Page 9

10 City of Aurora Carsons Park Playground & Shelter Improvements deadline November 25 For more information and bid documents, contact the City of Aurora Purchasing Department or visit CDOT Visit for new open bidding opportunities. Denver International Airport Visit for more information and to download bid documents. Denver Public Schools To view a comprehensive list of all current opportunities with DPS, visit Denver Water For contract opportunities, visit: For job openings, visit: Department of Transportation Small Business Innovation Research The Federal Department of Transportation has opened the FY 2012 window for its Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) proposals. The areas of interest are listed at the following website: The website for the specific information is: Proposals are due (electronically) by December 12th, Regional Transportation District (RTD) Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 11DM008 is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide Janitorial Services. Proposals will be accepted for the following RTD locations: Blake Administration, 1600 Blake Street, Denver, CO; Market Street Station, 1601 Market Street, Denver, CO; Civic Center Station, 1550 Broadway, Denver, CO; Denver Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop, Denver, CO; Security Command Center, 1205 West 7th Avenue, Denver, CO; Amtrak st Street, Denver CO. Proposals will be received by Contracts and Procurement, 1600 Blake Street, Denver, Colorado 80202, until 2:00 p.m. prevailing local time on Monday, November 28, [email protected] For other solicitations, visit Swinerton Swinerton Subcontractor Information Forms are now being accepted for the Wadsworth Garage project. Please contact James Jenson at (720) for more information. For more information or to contribute news, events and upcoming opportunities, please contact: Parsons Program Manager Kelli Kelly, Diversity Manager [email protected] South Terminal Redevelopment Program Diversity & Outreach 4555 Airport Way, Level 4 Denver, CO (p) (f) [email protected] PROGRAM KEY CONTACTS South Terminal Expansion Partners (STEP) Consolidated Foundations CM/GC Jeff Anker, Community Outreach [email protected] Kiewit Enabling/Utility CM/GC John Todd, Project Manager [email protected] Mortenson Hotel CM/GC Marsha Nelson, Community Relations Manager [email protected] Page 10