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Approval of a resolution authorizing the President & CEO, or her designee, to finalize and execute an Interlocal Agreement with the University of Texas at Austin, for participation in the University’s IC2 Institute Readiness Training Program (RTP) for an amount not to exceed $120,000 for a term of two years beginning November 1, 2024, thru October 31, 2025 (“Initial Term”), with a one-year option term.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for this action is available in the FY2025 Operating Budget.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Strategic Goal Alignment:
☒ 1. Customer ☒ 2. Community
☐ 3. Workforce ☒ 4. Organizational Effectiveness
Strategic Objectives:
☐ 1.1 Safe & Reliable Service ☒1.2 High Quality Customer Experience ☒ 1.3 Accessible System
☒ 2.1 Support Sustainable Regional Growth ☒ 2.2 Become a Carbon Neutral Agency
☐ 2.3 Responsive to Community and Customer Needs ☒ 2.4 Regional Leader in Transit Planning
☐ 3.1 Diversity of Staff ☐ 3.2 Employer of Choice ☐ 3.3 Expand Highly Skilled Workforce
☒ 4.1 Fiscally Responsible and Transparent ☐ 4.2 Culture of Safety ☒ 4.3 State of Good Repair
EXPLANATION OF STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT: Through this ILA, CapMetro demonstrates commitment to Supplier Diversity and the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (“DBE”) and Small Business Enterprise (“SBE”) programs designed to enhance DBE and SBE participation in federally and locally funded contracts and procurements.
BUSINESS CASE: CapMetro is responsible for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (“DBE”) and Small Business Enterprise (“SBE”) programs designed to enhance DBE and SBE participation in federally and locally funded contracts and procurements. The intent of the DBE and SBE program is to provide full and fair opportunities for equal participation by all disadvantaged and small businesses to compete for CapMetro prime contracts and associated subcontracts. The University, under its IC2 Institute, offers a Readiness Training Program (RTP) for small businesses that include intermediate to advanced business concepts, techniques, and information aimed at business growth and in doing business with the public sector. Through this ILA, CapMetro will continue to partner with the University to provide business development training services through the University’s IC2 Institute’s Readiness Training Program to DBEs and SBEs that may compete for CapMetro contract and procurement opportunities.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: This item was presented and recommended for approval by the Finance, Audit and Administration Committee on October 16, 2024.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Over the past year, CapMetro has partnered with the University’s IC2 Institute’s RTP and has found it successful in expanding our network of DBEs and SBEs. In FY2024 CapMetro’s Participation included:
• Trainings focused on business growth:
o 84 Participants in the trainings
o 40 Total certified DBEs and SBEs in the program
o 34 Businesses were present during the CapMetro presentation on November 11, 2023
o 37 Businesses were present during the CapMetro presentation on May 24, 2024
• Training on how to do business with CapMetro:
o Over 60 1x1 sessions with small businesses were conducted throughout the course of the year
• Expansion of CapMetro’s DBE and SBE pool of small businesses that may be solicited for participation in future procurements:
o Over 70 percent of the respondents to the IC2 Institute’s Readiness Training Program survey said the program had exceeded their expectations,
o 85 percent believe they will be able to use the information in their businesses,
o 95 percent would recommend the training to colleagues or non-competitive businesses,
o Everyone found the sessions useful for improving their skills.
DBE/SBE PARTICIPATION: Does not apply.
PROCUREMENT: Does not apply.
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
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RESOLUTION
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CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TRAVIS
AI-2023-983
WHEREAS CapMetro is responsible for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (“DBE”) and Small Business Enterprise (“SBE”) programs designed to enhance DBE and SBE participation in federally and locally funded contracts and procurements. The intent of the DBE and SBE program is to provide full and fair opportunities for equal participation by all disadvantaged and small businesses to compete for CapMetro prime contracts and associated subcontracts.
WHEREAS The University, under its IC2 Institute, offers a Readiness Training Program (RTP) for small businesses that include intermediate to advanced business concepts, techniques, and information aimed at business growth and in doing business with the public sector.
WHEREAS CapMetro will partner with the University to provide business development training services through the University’s IC2 Institute’s RTP to DBEs and SBEs that may compete for CapMetro contract and procurement opportunities
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors that the President & CEO, or her designee, is authorized to finalize and execute an Interlocal Agreement with the University of Texas at Austin, for participation in the University’s IC2 Institute Readiness Training Program (RTP) for an amount not to exceed $120,000 for a term of two years beginning November 1, 2024, thru October 31, 2025 (“Initial Term”), with a one-year option term.
____________________ Date: ____________________
Secretary of the Board
Becki Ross