Small Contractors - Industry Obstacles Prohibiting Companies From Winning Public Works Contracts

Executive Summary

Working with Small Contractors, we at CPM are always striving towards improvement while creating value for our fellow Small Businesses. We are currently targeting industry educational, relevant opportunities for SB/DBE/DVBE companies that are interested in betting their companies through industry best practices. Please take a few minutes to complete the following short survey.

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* 1. Are you a Public Works contractor?

Yes

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* 2. What is the single most challenging issue that you face as a Small Contractor?

Bonding/Insurance/Financing - Do you qualify for these?

Estimating Assistance - Are your prices competitive?

Prompt Payment - Is your company getting paid in a reasonable amount of time (i.e. - less than 60 days)?

Agency & Prime Responsiveness - Are they calling you back with answers to your questions?

Other (See Question 2)

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* 3. What is the single most challenging issue that you face as a Small Contractor? Respond here if your answer was not included in Question 2.

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* 4. Does your company currently have a business plan?

Yes

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* 5. How much time do you spend researching and responding to bids?

1 hour

4 hours

8 hours

More than 8 hours

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* 6. What workshop educational topic would you take time out of your day to attend?

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* 7. Would you pay to attend workshops that are hosted by Subject Matter Experts (estimating, bidding, business planning, etc.)?

Yes

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* 8. Are you currently a member of any construction membership organization?

Yes

Small Contractors - Industry Obstacles Prohibiting Companies From Winning Public Works Contracts

Executive Summary

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* 1. Are you a Public Works contractor?

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* 2. What is the single most challenging issue that you face as a Small Contractor?

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* 3. What is the single most challenging issue that you face as a Small Contractor? Respond here if your answer was not included in Question 2.

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* 4. Does your company currently have a business plan?

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* 5. How much time do you spend researching and responding to bids?

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* 6. What workshop educational topic would you take time out of your day to attend?

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* 7. Would you pay to attend workshops that are hosted by Subject Matter Experts (estimating, bidding, business planning, etc.)?

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* 8. Are you currently a member of any construction membership organization?

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* 9. Which construction membership organization(s) are you affiliated with?

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* 10. What are areas of improvement for the construction industry?

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* 11. Any final comments?