Steve
11-04-2007, 08:35 AM
Have you ever bid on a government contract? If so, what did you think of the experience and do you have any advice about the process?
It seems like some local governments are making an attempt at helping small business owners get contracts.
Help for Small Businesses (http://www.walb.com/Global/story.asp?S=7305366) - "Pick up the debris, come in and cut the grass and keep the shrubbery trim and basically keep the park clean."
He owns E&H Lawn Care. Almost two years ago he got his biggest project, maintaining the landscape of a city park. He says it was a difficult process.
"I just thank God my bid is one that they accepted."
The Office of Small and Disadvantaged Businesses works with people like Houston to ensure small business owners get a chance at the millions of dollars available from city and county contracts.
It seems like some local governments are making an attempt at helping small business owners get contracts.
Help for Small Businesses (http://www.walb.com/Global/story.asp?S=7305366) - "Pick up the debris, come in and cut the grass and keep the shrubbery trim and basically keep the park clean."
He owns E&H Lawn Care. Almost two years ago he got his biggest project, maintaining the landscape of a city park. He says it was a difficult process.
"I just thank God my bid is one that they accepted."
The Office of Small and Disadvantaged Businesses works with people like Houston to ensure small business owners get a chance at the millions of dollars available from city and county contracts.