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SCOOP Outreach Events

Construction Contractor Outreach Workshop - July 16
Proposal Writing & Development Course - July 24
Paths to Partnerships Regional Forum - October 2
Focus Groups
Operation Opportunity
Subs for Subs
Public Agency Consortium Ad Hoc Committee (PAC)


Construction Contractor Outreach Workshop

Wednesday, July 16
9 a.m. to noon

Location: San Vicente Reservoir in Lakeside

Click here for more info.

Please RSVP to Carmen Sandoval at sanvicente@mwhglobal.com by Monday, July 7. Must include driver's license number for ID.


Proposal Writing & Development Course

Thursday, July 24
9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Location: San Diego County Water Authority

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Pre-registration is required due to limited seating.
Register online at www.sdcwa.org/scooptraining.html or call toll free at 1-888-20-SCOOP.


Paths to Partnerships Regional Forum

10th Annual Paths to Partnerships Regional Forum
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Noon to 5 p.m.
Town and Country Resort & Convention Center
500 Hotel Circle North
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 908-5010

In alliance with the Regional Construction Procurement Committee, the Public Agency Consortium, and the State of California Department of General Services Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Collaboration Conferences

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn directly from top decision-makers about industry hot topics and how public agencies in San Diego are collaborating to streamline bidding and contracting processes. Open dialogue will be encouraged during interactive, question-and-answer sessions. Attendees can also visit contractor, consultant, vendor, and public agency exhibits and receive a two-year look-ahead of upcoming public agency projects. For a complete list of participating agencies, visit www.pathsreg.org.

Proceeds from this year’s event will be forwarded to the San Diego Contracting Opportunities Center (SDCOC). The SDCOC assists San Diego businesses in how to do business with federal, state and local government agencies. This assistance is provided at no cost to business owners. The center is funded by local government agencies and the Department of Defense.

Beginning in August 2008, for more information, visit www.pathsreg.org or call (858) 522-6515.

Helpful Links:

PAC: www.sandiego.gov/eoc/boc/pac/index.shtml

CA State DGS: www.dgs.ca.gov/default.htm

CD DVBE: www.pd.dgs.ca.gov/dvbe/default.htm


Focus Groups

The SCOOP Focus Group consists of large and small businesses, industry and community advocates, and Water Authority staff that work together to:

  • Identify and address concerns related to doing business with the San Diego County Water Authority
  • Give industry input on issues that affect the Water Authority’s small business program (SCOOP)
  • Create solutions that will foster effective small business participation on Water Authority projects and procurements

To sign up for the next focus group meeting, please call Emily Yanushka, SCOOP Manager, at (858) 522-6621.


Operation Opportunity


The San Diego Supplier Development Council seeks to improve member's procurement and subcontracting performance by creating opportunities for emerging and underutilized small businesses.

The Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. For meeting locations or to make reservations, please refer to the Council's web site www.sdsdc.org

Once a year, the Council hosts Operation Opportunity. Operation Opportunity is a great networking event for small businesses looking to work with the public sector and/or the defense industry. The event consists of a trade fair, workshops, a continental breakfast and a luncheon. For more information, visit the Council’s website at www.sdsdc.org.


Subs for Subs

Subs for Subs presents small businesses with the opportunity to network with general contractors and public agencies, and to tour the sites of upcoming projects. Subs for Subs is co-sponsored by the Port of San Diego and Centre City Development Corporation. The next Subs for Subs will be in July 2007.


Public Agency Consortium Ad Hoc Committee (PAC)

PAC is a partnership of San Diego regional public agencies focused on increasing both the bidding opportunities and likelihood of success of small businesses on public agency contracts.  The partnership includes the following public agencies: San Diego County Water Authority, Unified Port of San Diego, San Diego International Airport, Centre City Development Corporation, City of San Diego, County of San Diego, San Diego Association of Governments, San Diego Contracting Opportunities Center and the San Diego Unified School District.  Members of PAC meet to plan events, collaborate on outreach and improve the reliability of outreach resources.