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Supplier Diversity / Workforce Development
Supplier Diversity / Workforce Development
SUPPLIER DIVERSITY MAKES HISTORY IN WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP
Thanks to the support of the locally elected Washington Township School Board, the District’s leadership was able to implement a successful Supplier Diversity Program during the extensive construction season that has touched every building in the District, built two new Elementary schools, one new Middle school, an Early Learning Center, and the Paul Loggan Fieldhouse.
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The members of the School Board and leadership of the District are committed to making every effort to ensure that diverse suppliers are utilized on the projects that were approved by voters of the District in 2016 and 2020. This page is designed to provide a transparent view of those efforts and their results.
Following the passage of the first referendum in 2016 and an additional referendum in 2020, the School Board passed a resolution highlighting and reinforcing the District’s commitment to supplier diversity.
To meet the expectations laid out in this resolution, the District then retained the services of the Winston/Terrell Group. The Winston/Terrell Group offers considerable experience in vendor relations and coordination, public outreach supplier diversity and workforce development to assist in that effort.
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Your District leadership understands that fostering a diverse supplier community requires intentional action and ongoing effort. Since the passage of the first referendum in 2016, several initiatives have been developed to achieve this goal. Here are some examples of these activities.
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The work began with the establishment of the MSDWT Vendor Portal, an online location where potential suppliers can easily submit their information, including any minority business certifications, experience with relevant projects, and history of meeting or exceeding projections on prior projects. -
In 2017, the District launched the Open Mic program. Utilizing audio and video conferencing technology, this program offers direct access to District leaders by potential vendors. This provides an opportunity for vendors to get immediate answers to questions, and allows leaders to address concerns that might prevent a diverse supplier from participating in district projects. -
Access and transparency are key components to any successful supplier diversity program. With that in mind, the District has employed open Supplier Diversity Meetings, where suppliers and the public can seek answers to questions and voice any concerns regarding the process. -
Building on the success of our supplier diversity initiatives, the District recently launched an innovative workforce development program with the professional partners involved in our referenda projects. This program provides valuable on the job experience to our students, while simultaneously increasing awareness of the partnership opportunities in our District. -
Washington Township students to intern at construction, architecture firms for workforce development program
Student To Intern With Skillman
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Our efforts are yielding positive results. The District has selected partners with a demonstrated record of developing relationships with diverse suppliers who reflect the professionalism needed to make these projects a success. In addition, this work has already resulted in significant savings to the taxpayers of the District.
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America’s Office Source (MBE) HCO (MBE) Anthony Anderson (WBE) James Babcock Inc (MBE/WBE)
Atlas Excavating Inc. (WBE) Jessie J. Wilkerson and Associates (MBE)
Banta Electric Co. (MBE) J. M. Rowland Construction (WBE)
Bill Lawrence (WBE) JPS (MBE) Blasdell Solutions (WBE) JQOL (MBE) BrainSpaces (WBE) KBSO (WBE) CadVantage (MBE) Limited Engineering (MBE)
C-CAT (WBE) Midwest Concrete (MBE)
Commercial Air (MBE/VBE) M.J. Schuetz (WBE) Context Design (WBE) MonaVation (WBE) CorGroup (MBE) Moore Restoration (MBE)
Cornerstone (MBE) Mr. Davids Flooring (MBE)
Davis & Associates (MBE) Paul I Cripe (MBE) Design 27 (WBE) Performance Contracting (MBE)
Delta Services (MBE/WBE) Powers & Sons (MBE) Difiniti Group (MBE) Putnam Industries Inc. (MBE)
Diverse Industries (MBE) Repro Graphix Inc. (WBE)
Don Purdy Masonry (MBE) R & M Electric (WBE) Eastern Engineering (MBE) RM Consulting (MBE) Essential Architectural Signs (WBE) Robert Haines (MBE) F.A. Wilhelm Construction (MBE) Ryan Fire Protection (MBE)
Fox Contractors (MBE) Shrewsberry (MBE/DBE)
Geiger Peters (WBE) Specialty Contracting (MBE/WBE)
Georgia Direct (VBE) Thor Construction (VBE)
Gibraltar Construction (MBE/WBE) Tri-Ax Inc. (WBE) Gibson Lewis (MBE) Team Cruiser Supply (MBE)
Grunau Company of Indianapolis (MBE)
These suppliers account for a significant portion of the expenditures on the projects funded by our referenda. Each month, the District reviews the total diversity commitments on these projects, and we will continue to share the latest numbers with you here.
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- We encourage you and others to participate in this innovative effort to recruit and utilize diverse and qualified suppliers. If you know of a firm that should participate, please encourage their representatives to go to Vendor Registration Form
- If you have any additional questions, please contact Supplier Diversity Coordinator Robin Winston robin@winstonterrell.com
PARTNERSHIPS THAT WORK
Professional Partners for our Referendum Construction Projects Include:
Alfie Hernandez: Master Facility Planning Consultant
MBM Construction Services: Marvin Murdock Capital Projects Consultant
Vision Construction Group: Jeff Schroeder Capital Projects Consultant with Monavation LaTisha Pirtle
Winston/Terrell Group: Supplier Diversity Coordinator
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Architect: Schmidt Associates with CadVantage (MBE), Cripe (WBE), Design 27 (WBE), JQOL (MBE), Repro Graphix (WBE)
Construction Manager: Smoot Construction with The Carpenter’s Son (MBE) -
Architect: CSO Architects with BrainSpaces (WBE), Context Design (WBE), Cornerstone Engineering (MBE), Design 27 (WBE), Infrastructure Engineering (MBE)
Construction Manager: Smoot Construction (MBE) -
Architect: CSO Architects with BrainSpaces (WBE), Context Design (WBE), Design 27 (WBE), Infrastructure Engineering (MBE), JPS Consulting Engineers (MBE)
Construction Manager: Smoot Construction (MBE) with The Carpenter’s Son (MBE) -
Architect: CSO Architects with BrainSpaces (WBE), Context Design (WBE), Cornerstone Engineering (MBE), Design 27 (WBE), Infrastructure Engineering (MBE)
Construction Manager: Smoot Construction (MBE) -
Architect: CSO Architects with BrainSpaces (WBE), Context Design (WBE), Design 27 (WBE), Infrastructure Engineering (MBE), JPS Consulting Engineers (MBE)
Construction Manager: Smoot Construction (MBE) with The Carpenter’s Son (MBE) -
Architect: CSO Architects with BrainSpaces (WBE), Context Design (WBE), Cornerstone Engineering (MBE), Design 27 (WBE), Infrastructure Engineering (MBE)
Construction Manager: Smoot Construction (MBE) -
Architect: CSO Architects with BrainSpaces (WBE), Context Design (WBE), Design 27 (WBE), Infrastructure Engineering (MBE), JPS Consulting Engineers (MBE)
Construction Manager: Smoot Construction (MBE) with the Carpenter’s Son (MBE) -
Architect: CSO Architects with BrainSpaces (WBE), Context Design (WBE), Cornerstone Engineering (MBE), Design 27 (WBE), Infrastructure Engineering (MBE), JPS Consulting Engineers (MBE), KBSO (WBE)
Construction Manager: Shiel Sexton Construction with Harmon Construction (MBE) and Zurbach Consulting (WBE) -
Architect: CSO Architects with BrainSpaces (WBE), Context Design (WBE), Cornerstone Engineering (MBE), Design 27 (WBE), Infrastructure Engineering (MBE), JPS Consulting Engineers (MBE), KBSO (WBE)
Construction Manager: Shiel Sexton Construction with Harmon Construction (MBE) and Zurbach Consulting (WBE) -
Architect: CSO Architects with BrainSpaces (WBE), Context Design (WBE), Cornerstone Engineering (MBE), Design 27 (WBE), Infrastructure Engineering (MBE), JPS Consulting Engineers (MBE), KBSO (WBE)
Construction Manager: Shiel Sexton Construction with Harmon Construction (MBE) and Zurbach Consulting (WBE) -
Architect: Schmidt Associates with Design 27 (WBE), KBSO (WBE), Schneider Engineering (WBE), Shrewsberry (MBE/DBE), Team Cruiser Supply/Precision Point (MBE)
Construction Manager: Hagerman Construction with Powers & Sons Construction (MBE) and CorGroup (MBE) -
Architect: Schmidt Associates with CadVantage (MBE), Cripe (WBE), Design 27 (WBE), JQOL (MBE), KBSO (WBE), Repro Graphix (WBE)
Construction Manager: Powers & Sons Construction (MBE) with CorGroup (MBE) -
Architect: Schmidt Associates with Design 27 (WBE), KBSO (WBE), Schneider Engineering (WBE), Shrewsberry (MBE/DBE), Team Cruiser Supply/Precision Point (MBE)
Construction Manager: Hagerman Construction with Powers & Sons Construction (MBE) and CorGroup (MBE) -
Architect: Schmidt Associates with CadVantage (MBE), Cripe (WBE), Design 27 (WBE), JQOL (MBE), KBSO (WBE), Repro Graphix (WBE)
Construction Manager: Hagerman Construction with CorGroup (MBE -
Architect: Schmidt Associates with CadVantage (MBE), Cripe (WBE), Design 27 (WBE), JQOL (MBE), KBSO (WBE), Reprographix (WBE)
Construction Manager: Powers and Sons Construction (MBE) and Messer Construction -
Architect: Schmidt Associates with CadVantage (MBE), Cripe (WBE), Design 27 (WBE), JQOL (MBE), KBSO (WBE), Repro Graphix (WBE)
Construction Manager: The Skillman Corporation with Davis & Associates (MBE) -
Architect: CSO Architects with BrainSpaces (WBE), Context Design (WBE), Cornerstone Engineering (MBE), Design 27 (WBE), Infrastructure Engineering (MBE), Jesse J Wilkerson & Associates (MBE), JPS Consulting Engineers (MBE), KBSO (WBE)
Construction Manager: Smoot Construction (MBE) -
Architect: CSO Architects with BrainSpaces (WBE), Context Design (WBE), Cornerstone Engineering (MBE), Design 27 (WBE), Infrastructure Engineering (MBE), Jesse J Wilkerson & Associates (MBE), JPS Consulting Engineers (MBE), KBSO (WBE)
Construction Manager: The Skillman Corporation