Delaware River Port Authority/ Port Authority Transit Corporation of Pennsylvania & New Jersey 2004 Year End Summary Report Summary of Awards to Minority-Owned, Women-Owned & Disadvantaged Vendors, Contractors and Consultants Clockwise from top left, Benjamin Franklin Bridge, Commodore Barry Bridge, Betsy Ross Bridge, PATCO High Speed Line, and Walt Whitman Bridge “We Value Diversity” Office of Business Development & Equal Opportunity DELAWARE RIVER PORT AUTHORITY OF PENNSYLVANIA & NEW JERSEY One Port Center Office of Business Development & Equal Opportunity 2 Riverside Drive Camden NJ March 2005 Dear Commissioners, Staff, Members of the Business Community, and Colleagues: Once again, it is with great pride that we publish our Year End Report. The report summarizes all awards made to certified disadvantaged, minority and women-owned businesses in 2004, and reports on the actual dollars paid to these businesses. This year, for the first time, we have also made this report available to the public via CD-Rom. The report is also on our website at www.drpa.org/obdeo. In 2004, the Delaware River Port Authority spent $77.3 million, and paid $20.9 million or 27% to certified D/M/WBEs. While the Authority spent considerably less in 2004, our commitment to leveling the playing field for all businesses desiring to compete for contract opportunities remained firm. Since 1994, the year our Board approved our non-discrimination programs, the Delaware River Port Authority and the Port Authority Transit Corporation, collectively “the Authority,” have paid more than $170.5 million to disadvantaged, minority and women-owned businesses interested in competing for contract opportunities. We remain committed to taking affirmative steps to “level the playing field” for all businesses. Strong Board support, firm commitment from our CEO, and focused and aggressive outreach efforts continue to be the cornerstones of our success. The Office of Business Development & Equal Opportunity (OBD&EO) has an exciting roster of in-kind training sessions planned, and we hope that you will plan to attend as many as possible. In addition, we encourage you to continue reading our monthly newsletter, News Alert, and to visit our website for a list of upcoming contract opportunities. As always, we welcome your feedback and suggestions for program enhancements. If we can assist you in your efforts to do business with the Authority, please call OBD&EO staff at (856) 968-2270 or (215) 218-3750, extension 2270. At the Authority, “We Value Diversity!” Sincerely, Toni P. Brown Deputy Chief, Business Development, EEO & Personnel DRPA is an equal opportunity employer Mailing Address: PO Box 1949 Camden New Jersey 08101-1949 Telephone: 856.968.2270 Fax: 856.968.2272 215.218.3750 Office of Business Development & Equal Opportunity (OBD&EO) Program Highlights Year 2004 Delaware River Port Authority/ Port Authority Transit Corporation of Pennsylvania & New Jersey Office of Business Development & Equal Opportunity (OBD&EO) Program Highlights Year 2004 Special Recognition • April 14, 2004 - The Women’s Business Development Center of Philadelphia honored the Delaware River Port Authority with the “Done Deals Award” in “grateful appreciation” for our “commitment to women business enterprises.” • October 27, 2004 - Toni P. Brown, Deputy Chief, Business Development, EEO & Personnel, was asked to speak at “The National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP), Region II Conference.” Ms. Brown spoke about making the business case for vendor diversity, and “best practices” for successfully incorporating a program vendor program into a company.The conference was held at the Stadium Holiday Inn in Philadelphia, PA. Conferences and Business Expos • March 9, 2004 - Staff from OBD&EO and the Authority’s Purchasing Department participated in the annual Alliance Mid-Atlantic Opportunities for Small Business Conference & Trade Show, held at the Adam’s Mark Hotel in Philadelphia, PA. • April 14, 2004 - Staff from OBD&EO and the Authority’s Purchasing Department represented the Authority at the Women’s Business Development Center’s Annual Conference “Navigating the Corporate & Government Marketplace.” The conference took place at the The Union League of Philadelphia, in Philadelphia, PA. • May 21, 2004 - OBD&EO and Purchasing staff participated in the National Association of Women Business Owners Third Annual Tri-State “Meet the Decision Makers” breakfast program, which took place at the Hilton Philadelphia Hotel, in Philadelphia, PA. • May 25, 2004 - OBD&EO hosted a statewide meeting of the New Jersey Affirmative Action Officers’ Council. The Council is a statewide organization that provides affirmative action and equal employment opportunity guidance to the Governor of New Jersey and to the Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Personnel. • August 17 - 18, 2004 - Staff from Contract Administration and DRPA/PATCO Purchasing Departments were invited to participate in the joint partnership between the U.S. Small Business Administration and HP on “Business Matchmaking.” The event was held at the Adam’s Mark Hotel in Philadelphia, PA. 1 External Educational Efforts • February 26 and March 11, 2004 - In collaboration with the Minority Supplier Development Council, the Office of Business Development & Equal Opportunity (OBD&EO) hosted its annual “how to” do business with DRPA & PATCO. Representatives from the various departments within the Authority presented helpful information on the types of commodities we purchase and professional services that we solicit. • May 27, 2004 - OBD&EO offered “Computer Systems Security” to interested business representives. The workshop was presented by Gail Holden and Craig Parrish of Software Services of Delaware. • June 2, 2004 - OBD&EO offered “It’s Better to Be Safe and Secure, Than to be Sorry,” a workshop geared at ensuring an OSHA-compliant and safe workplace. The workshop was presented by Calvin C. Williams, Sr., Ph.D of Professional Safety Training Services (PSTS), Inc., a firm located in Cherry Hill, NJ. • June 17, 2004 - Software Services of Delaware presented “Disaster Response and Recovery Planning - How to Get Started.” • June 18, 2004 - Mary Ann McBride of Occupational Safety Services, Inc. OBD&EO presented “Managing an Effective Safety Program.” Internal Training Efforts • July 6 - November 30, 2004 - OBD&EO delivered EEO training to all Authority (DRPA and PATCO) employees. The training included instruction on Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (Title VII), the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA), and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (the ADEA). The training was mandatory for all Authoritty employees (management and non-management). • September 15, 2004 - Staff from OBD&EO and the Purchasing and Contract Administration Departments participated at the Delaware Procurement Expo sponsored by the Small Business Development Center at the DuPont Country Club in Wilmington, DE. • September 21, 2004 - Staff from OBD&EO, and DRPA/PATCO Purchasing Departments set up an informational booth at the Minority Supplier Development Council of PA-NJ- DE’s Annual Expo “Gold Rush for Success.” The Expo took place at the Tropicana Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, NJ. 2 Year 2004 Delaware River Port Authority Summary of Progress Delaware River Port Authority/ Port Authority Transit Corporation of Pennsylvania & New Jersey DELAWARE RIVER PORT AUTHORITY SUMMARY OF PROGRESS FROM 1989 - DECEMBER 31, 2004 Year Total Dollars Total Dollars Paid to Total Percentage of Spent MBEs/WBEs/DBEs Dollars Paid to MBEs/WBEs/DBEs 2004 $77,388,230.76 $20,949,071.94 27% 2003 $104,171,369.04 $23,487,591.93 23% 2002 $100,970,340.21 $23,627,810.96 23% 2001 $60,199,758.99 $17,190,915.14 29% 2000 $68,674,570.38 $14,206,438.52 21% 1999 $81,808,037.44 $15,012,964.04 18% 1998 $62,568,228.55 $8,578,537.01 14% 1997 $66,683,890.55 $10,264,426.64 15% 1996* $70,961,254.75 $19,647,340.37 28% 1995 $52,335,318.88 $6,014,950.29 12% 1994 $25,010,405.86 $4,648,402.69 19% 1989 - 1993 $88,535,530.83 $2,811,993.77 3.18% Note: Each year, the Delaware River Port Authority strives to award, on a competitive basis, at least 10% (MBE - 7% / WBE - 3%) of its contracts and purchases to disadvantaged, minority and women-owned businesses (D/M/WBEs). 5 Year 2004 Summary of Construction & Engineering-Related Awards to Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Businesses Delaware River Port Authority/ Port Authority Transit Corporation of Pennsylvania & New Jersey List of M/W/DBE Contractors, Consultants, and Suppliers Paid in 2004 for Work Performed on Construction and Engineering Related-Projects for the Delaware River Port Authority Project: Contract No. BR-07-2003, Betsy Ross Bridge Administration Building HVAC Upgrade Prime Contractor: A.A. Duckett, Inc. 134 Maple Leaf Court Glassboro, NJ 08028 Contract Value: $617,300.00 Date of Award: 08/19/03 Subcontractors: E. Carroll Gross, Inc. (WBE) Scope of Work: insulation 330 Barbara Drive Value of Subcontract: $51,135.00 Clarksboro, NJ 08020 Amount Paid in 2004: $69,860.69 Tel: (856) 423-6980 ADA Electric (WBE) Scope of Work: electrical 223 Woodbury-Turnersville Road Value of Subcontract: $48,500.00 Grenloch, NJ 08032 Amount Paid in 2004: $39,537.00 Tel: (856) 228-3597 Contact: Andrea J.M.S. Visual Communications Scope of Work: photographs (WBE) Value of Subcontract: $3,100.00 P.O. Box 2326 Amount Paid in 2004: $727.50 Vincentown, NJ 08088 Tel: (609) 859-8400 Contact: Stacey Smith Project: Contract No. BR-06-2002, Betsy Ross Bridge Toll Plaza Rehabilitation and ADA Improvements Prime Contractor: Agate Construction Co., Inc. P.O. Box 107 Ocean View, NJ 08230 Contract Value: $1,577,554.00 Date of Award: 06/18/03 Subcontractors: Berto Construction Co. (MBE) Scope of Work: concrete installation 625 Leesville Avenue Value of Subcontract: $198,028.90 Rahway, NJ 07065 Amount Paid in 2004: $151,749.66 Tel: (732) 396-0099 Contract: Don Widish 9 DeSilvio & Co., Inc.