M/WBE | SBE | DBE 2020 DOTI Professional Services On-Call
M/WBE | SBE | DBE We strive to continue developing ways in which we can better serve our clients. This for us includes obtaining certifications such as the M/WBE, SBE with the City and County of Denver.
How does this benefit your team? We are ready to give your company the leading edge to win a contract with the City and County of Denver for their 2020 DOTI Professional Services On-Call.
How will we do that? By fulfilling the M/WBE goals the City and County of Denver require for the 2020 DOTI Professional Services On-Call contract while also providing high-quality planning and design services. In addition to Category 10: Green Infrastructure and Landscape Architecture, landscape architecture services are also included in the scope for both Category 4: Multimodal Design and Category 12: Wastewater Planning and Design.
“Our success is not merely our own, it is shared and made possible by our incredible teams and partnerships we’ve formed over the years.” - Carol Henry President, Design Concepts
Certifications M/WBE (Minority Women-Owned Business Enterprise)
The M/WBE certification we hold allows us to bring our expertise, innovation and creativity to government contracts within the City and County of Denver. When your firm hires on an M/WBE sub consultant, not only are you supporting a diverse market, but you in return become eligible for federal and state tax breaks. Please consult your tax advisor for more information.
SBE (Small Business Enterprise)
We are certified as an SBE through the City and County of Denver who reserves a portion of their construction and professional design projects to be bid exclusively to those who hold this specific certification. We also hold an SBE Certification through RTD. The RTD SBE Certification program is a Federally funded program and was established to create an equal opportunity for all Small Businesses in the State of Colorado.
DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise)
We can assist in obtaining your next CDOT project that may require a mandatory percentage be completed by a DBE certified subconsultant. Prime contractors utilizing a DBE sub can take advantage of financial incentives while working on upcoming projects. DBE subs can also increase your consultant contract by up to four points as well. Take a look at the vast experience we have working in the City and County of Denver and our diverse selection of services outlined in the next few pages.
Let us know how we can help create a partnership for success.
Denver Project Experience Below is a select group of projects we have worked on in the City and County of Denver. Our breadth of experience has led to a solid understanding of Denver’s values, processes, and goals.
• Bear Creek Park Playground • Bear Valley Tennis and Pickleball Courts • Ben Bezoff Park Playground Renovation • Buffalo Bill Museum Expansion Master Plan • City-Wide Recreation Center & Pool Signage Inventory • DeBoer Park Playground Renovation • Denver Animal Shelter Site • Denver Parks Athletic Master Plan • Denver Recreation Center Assessment • Genesee Park Patrick House Trailhead Expansion Planning • Hampden Heights Park Playground • Observatory Park Playground Renovation • Park Asset Management Plan • Pulaski Park Playground Renovation • Sanderson Gulch Park Playground Renovation • Swansea Park Renovations
Innovative Design Recreation Design
Education Design
Community Identity
Master Planning
Creative Solutions
Recreation design
that builds community
Decades of Experience Buildable, maintainable spaces Great designs for every budget Protected and resilient environments
Commitment to Design Places and activities that inspire Spaces tailored for each community Connections between people and nature
“Their attention to detail and ability to coordinate from design through construction is invaluable. They listen well and respond, and their expertise in design and material selection has resulted in a quality product for our guests.� Julie Watkins Julie President/CEO YMCA of the Rockies, Granby, Colorado
Community design that connects
We create exciting outdoor experiences for students, teachers, parents, administrators, and neighborhoods.
We are trusted time and again as valued members for leading educational teams.
We have master planned hundreds of schools, campuses, and athletic facilities.
Master planning
that puts everything in order
Master Plans for Sustainable Progress Have confidence that you’re taking the right steps in the right order to get the best outcome.
Community Engagement for Consensus and Equity Give your community the excitement of a shared vision that builds a bright, inclusive future.
Identity designs
that define communities
Signage Wayfinding Streetscapes
A Word From Our Principals We are humbled and excited by the opportunities our M/WBE, SBE, and DBE certifications bring us. We’ve worked alongside some of you for years, others we’ve just met. No matter the circumstance, we’re thrilled to provide your firm with the added benefits these certifications bring. Deep in our roots is a desire to inspire, collaborate and connect communities through parks, school campuses, trails and open space projects. Public projects serve us well in collaborating with other firms looking to partner on M/WBE, SBE and DBE projects. We truly believe our partnerships with other firms reinforce our collaborative spirit. We hope you’ll join us in creating a partnership for success.
Carol Henry, President
Shanen Weber, Principal
Erik Spring, Principal