# Event Details - **Event Name**: MetroConnect: How to Do Business with Metro - 202 - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 13 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am – Tue, 13 Jul, 2027 at 12:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: LA Metro moves millions of people every day, and we want your small business to help us move the city forward. Come grow with us!About this EventLA Metro moves millions of people every day, and we want your small business to help us move the city forward. Come Grow With Us !If you have ever felt overwhelmed by government contracting or assumed your business was too small to compete, this event was built specifically for you. You have basic knowledge of Metro’s programs now this session will focus on keys concepts in elevation to contracting opportunities and networkingHow To Do Business with Metro 102 is designed to prepare certified small business keys to unlock contracting opportunities. This comprehensive, two-hour advanced agenda is built for certified small businesses. It bypasses introductory certification overviews to focus entirely on procurement mechanics, proposal strategy, and capturing live contract opportunities.Participants will network with Prime Contractors who will be on hand to discuss best practices and access to their contracting opportunities.9:45am – 10:00am Check-In & Participants/Prime Contractor/DEOD Staff Networking/BreakfastSign-in and pick up advanced solicitation packets.Networking session focusing on teaming/subcontracting opportunities with mid-to-large-tier firms.10:00am DEOD Overview and Introductions10:10am SB Overview Updates10:15am Certification Updates10:20amGuest Prime: Clark Construction SBE Consultant JAFCSolutions. Metros' Zero Emissions Charging Stations10:45am Procurements & Solicitations Victor Zepeda,Senior Contract Administrator, V/CMThe Anatomy of a Metro RFP: Deconstructing a standard Request for Proposal (RFP) package to locate critical instructions, evaluation criteria, and compliance metrics.Strategic Proposal Preparation & Winning TacticsTechnical vs. Price Proposals: How to structure compelling technical responses that align perfectly with Metro’s scored evaluation matrices.Common Pitfalls: Real-world examples of why certified firms get disqualified or lose points (e.g., non-responsive forms, incomplete cost data, or missing certification affidavits).Joint Ventures & Teaming: Maximizing SBE/DBE credit through compliant subcontracting agreements.Debrief Instructions: How to request a formal proposal debrief on past bids to improve your firm's future scoring10:45am – 1055am Prequalification Audrey Rienartz, ManagerMetro’s Pre-Qualification Program· Navigating the Pre-Qualification & RFP ProcessesPre-Qualification Breakdown: Step-by-step requirements for Metro's mandatory Pre-Qualification Application, including financial validation, safety records, and execution history.11:00am – 11:15am Live Pipeline Analysis: 12-Month Look-AheadJacqueline Pruitt, Senior Manager Project Control,Program Management Executive OfficeForecasting Revenue: Deep dive into the current Metro 12-Month Contract Look-Ahead Schedule to track upcoming projects before they hit the market11:15am – 11:30am Live Pipeline Analysis: Open SolicitationsSB Representative, (TBA)Review of Open Solicitations: Live walkthrough of the Metro Vendor Portal to evaluate live, open bids, RFP amendments, and question-and-answer deadlines.11:30am – 11: 40am The "Identify Your Target" Live Sifting ExerciseAttendants will pull up the live document on their own laptops simultaneously.The Action: Give firms exactly 7 minutes to use search filters, NAICS codes, and keywords to find three upcoming projects dropping in the next 3 to 12 months that fit their specific core competencies.The Takeaway: This teaches them how to filter out the noise and independently navigate the forecasting matrix.11:40am Final Q&A Panel· DEOD SB Unit· Solicitation Procurement· Pre-Qual· Certification· CDAB/CFAP12:00pm DismissalNetworking/Dismissal - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/los-angeles/metroconnect-how-to-do-business-with-metro-202/100001996860267815 - **Event Categories**: fitness - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: LA Metro Headquarters - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Los Angeles - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: LA Metro Headquarters - **lat**: 34.0564256 - **long**: -118.23291289999997 - **full address**: LA Metro Headquarters, Gateway Plaza Conference Room, Los Angeles, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: MetroConnect: How to Do Business with Metro - 202 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/d30351f4dd3aa422e1da1f12559f7f1dbc769db10c8d6ff1687041d56ea75863-rimg-w1200-h600-dc281818-gmir.jpg?v=1786083974 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is MetroConnect: How to Do Business with Metro - 202 being held? - **A:** MetroConnect: How to Do Business with Metro - 202 takes place on Tue, 13 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Tue, 13 Jul, 2027 at 12:00 pm at LA Metro Headquarters, Gateway Plaza Conference Room, Los Angeles, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing MetroConnect: How to Do Business with Metro - 202? - **A:** MetroConnect: How to Do Business with Metro - 202 is organized by Metro Connect. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** MetroConnect: How to Do Business with Metro - 202 is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Los Angeles, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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