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BOWEN PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION <br />4e) Explain how Provider intends to comply with the City Ordinance 14.5 related to <br />utilization of minority or women owned businesses. <br />' Diverse and Local Participation Initiatives <br />Nearly 50 company representatives attending a Bowen / American Water Project Outreach Event for a Previous Project <br />Bowen supports City of South Bend's mission to positively engage diverse and minority and women owned <br />subcontractors and suppliers to grow the communities we live and work in every day. We regularly work <br />with private water and energy clients and municipalities nationwide to reach diversity participation goals. <br />We will do the same on your project. <br />Project Results. <br />When appropriate, Bowen hosts a Project Outreach Event to inform M/WBE suppliers about project bid <br />opportunities. At these events Bowen's team discusses project scope and answers attendee questions. <br />Bowen advertises projects in a variety of ways, including: <br />• Direct Reach Out <br />• Local and National Diversity Councils <br />• Subcontractor Associations <br />• Via E-mail lists from National, State and City agencies <br />• Promoting and participating in any diversity -focused events and initiatives of your organization <br />Industry Advancement. Bowen believes empowering Minority and Women Owned Businesses does not <br />end with a signed contract on a project. To further their success in the industry, Bowen takes on a mentor <br />relationship with many of these companies to share our knowledge and resources we've attained over 50+ <br />years in business. This includes meeting frequently to: <br />• align business goals <br />• share bid opportunities <br />• understand their company growth strategies <br />• provide guidance in gaining access to bonding, insurance, and other resources that some large prime <br />contractors can easily take for granted <br />Example Partner Certifying Entities <br />• �MSDC <br />W B E N C <br />National Minority Supplier <br />����*� <br />I ■ i V\ <br />WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISE <br />oeeeiopme�i coo�ai <br />� <br />NATIONALCOUNCIL <br />U.S. Department <br />VA Veterans <br />(Bowen is MSMSDC Member) <br />ioi..oa<ps. spccaap rocprxpa. <br />of Affairs <br />