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	My DBRC is the Diversity Business Resource Center's government contracting portal. The site gives business owners the resources they need to successfully compete for government contracts. Sign up for an account and you'll have access to government contracting-specific articles, tutorials, business resources, and more.


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	Pittsburgh Public Schools The School District of the City of Pittsburgh developed a strategic public contracting plan. The plan ensures that Eligible Business Enterprises (EBE) have full access and equal opportunity to participate in the School District's public contracting. To learn more about the EBE policy go to Pittsburgh Public Schools website

Procurement Links

Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) help business owners understand and apply for local, state, and federal procurement opportunities. Services that are offered include bid matching, seminars and trade fairs. There are a number of PTACs that serve business owners in this region:

Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Washington, and Westmoreland counties: Southwestern PA Commission
Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Greene and Washington counties: Government Agency Coordination Office
Indiana County: Government Contracting Assistance Program
Fayette and Westmoreland counties: Private Industry Council

Certification is an important marketing tool for contracting opportunities whether you are interested in government or corporate contracts. Here is a list of the free, government certification programs:

The MWDBE Governmental Committee is a collaborative organization among 20 different local, state, and federal agencies.

If you are interested in doing business with the PA Department of Transportation, they have a Supportive Services Center at Cheyney University, but they do outreach in western PA.