QUALIFIED SMALL BUSINESSES

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For more Info on SB Classification:SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA):http://www.sba.gov/

OFFICE OF SMALL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS UTILIZATION: http://www.osdbu.gov

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB):http://www.sba.gov/content/women-owned-small-business-federal-contract-program

VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (VOSB):http://www.sba.gov/about-offices-content/1/2985

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (SDVOSB):http://www.sba.gov/content/service-disabled-veteran-owned-small-business-concerns-sdvosbc

HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESS ZONE (HUBZONE):http://www.sba.gov/content/understanding-hubzone-program

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“RQ EXCEEDED ALL SMALL BUSINESS AND SUBSET GOALS, WHILE GREATLY EXCEEDING THREE OF THE FIVE CATEGORIES. SMALL DISADVANTAGED WAS EXCEEDED AT 37.5% WITH A 5.0% GOAL; VETERAN-OWNED WAS EXCEEDED AT 20.8% WITH A 5% GOAL AND SERVICE DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED WAS GREATLY EXCEEDED AT 18.9% WITH A 5% GOAL.”

LARRY GRAHAM, NAVFAC CMSEABEE MUSEUM FINAL CCASS

For Questions about Small Business:Christie Dunckel

Small Business Program ManagerE. Cdunckel@rqconstruction.com

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To Contact The Estimating Department:E. Estimating1@rqconstruction.com

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The contacts below are available to answer any questions regarding how you can qualify to participate in RQ future bids.RQ maximizes small business subcontractor participation

on all of our contracts. In the past five years alone, RQ has issued over $337 million in contracts to qualified SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, VOSB, and SDVOSB firms.

To participate in RQ’s small business program, each company must meet the criteria outlined by the SBA and the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR 121 – Small Business Regulations). Visit SBA.gov for more information.

RQ wants to assist small businesses by providing information on how to register your business so you can participate and bid on future RQ opportunities. To register, please visit our website at rqconstruction.com and fill out our prequalification form.

“RQ HOSTED A SMALL BUSINESS OUTREACH EVENT AT PORT HUENEME. SB CONTRACTORS WERE INVITED TO SHARE THEIR CAPABILITIES AND TO LEARN ABOUT HOW THEY MAY BENEFIT THE PROJECT.”

LARRY GRAHAM, NAVFAC CMSEABEE MUSEUM FINAL CCASS

ELECTRICAL SAFETY CLASS

LET RQ KNOW YOUR STATUS:We request that all companies verify their small business status by completing and signing a Small Business Certification form before being awarded contracts with RQ. Please note that a Small Business Signature Certification will be required prior to contract.

RQ recommends – but does not require – that your firm register on System of Award Management at sam.gov. SAM registration is a key step forward toward securing Government contract opportunities.

RQ’s dedication to Small Business development was recognized in the following awards:

2013 Dedication to Small Business Utilization Award from

URS Corporation

2011 Mentor Commitment Award from Kisaq LLC

2008 Mentor Commitment Award from Richard Brady &

Associates

2007 Mentoring Award from Richard Brady & Associates

2007 Annual Partnering Award for MOUT Phase I from

Ecolite

2007 DoD Western Regional Council for Small Business

Education & Advocacy

CRITERIA FOR CLASSIFICATION:The Small Business Administration (SBA.gov) defines a small business as organized for profit, has a place of business in the U.S., makes a significant contribution to the economy by paying taxes or using American products, materials, or labor, and, does not exceed the numerical size standard for its industry (samples below).

RQ SUPPORTS SMALL BUSINESS: INDUSTRY GROUP & TYPICAL SIZE STANDARDManufacturing

Wholesale Trade

General & Heavy Construction

Specialty Trade Contractors

Architectural Services

Engineering Services

500 employees

100 employees

$33.5 million

$14.0 million

$7.0 million

$14.0 million