Disabled vet/American Indian Tree Company Owner?

redle144 · 07-09-2010, 07:03 PM

I am disabled vet and card carrying american indian tree company Owner.
I own a small licensed and Insured tree company with a bucket truck, stump truck, chipper and all the other small stuff (3 employees). Would I have a better chance at getting any gov't contracts because of this? If so, how would I go about it?

tree md · 07-09-2010, 07:10 PM

Indian card ain't gonna help you. Maybe on tribal lands but it has never done anything for me in that regard on Govt bids. Disabled vet might do something but like anything else, It's who you know a lot of times. I haven't dealt with federal bids though, just state and local Govt.

ASD · 07-09-2010, 07:46 PM

Here in CA the Disabled vet will get you work They call it DVBE. take a look http://www.dvbe.com/

fireemt799 · 07-10-2010, 08:27 AM

yep both will definitely help you on federal bids. Federal contracts are set aside for American Indian, Disabled Veteran, Minority Owned, Women Owned, Small Disadvantaged, Hub Zone, Total small business and 8a businesses. Those that are open bid contracts you will have a 20% higher chance and bid allowance then someone who isnt any of the above. If you know your NAICS codes get on fbo.gov and look for contracts if you aint set up to do federal yet look up www.sba.gov they have alot of information on what you need to do to get set up for contracting with the government it takes a while to get all set up and will probably take a couple of bids to get a contract depending on your situation. I started 2 years ago getting set up for doing this and last month i got a 60 acre project on my second attempt at bidding so good luck if you have any questions let me know

Buckettruckbabe · 07-27-2010, 10:21 AM

Fireemt is exactly right, and the particular Federal Contracts (also State) you want to look at are set-asides. That means a certain percentage of the contract is set aside for disadvantaged or minority businesses.

I used to work for a General Contractor, and in these instances it was a scramble to find qualified DBE's that would bid on the job. You may find that if you pursue the Government projects, you could have a great niche because of your Veteran/Indian status.

You'll need to certify, and every State has their own certification process. You can also certify Federally. (CCR)

It's a lot of form filling but well worth it. Once you are certified, you can bid on any applicable projects. Plus, it wouldn't hurt to cozy up to some General Contractor's in your area.

DBE Certification (State)

Central Contractor's Registration (Feds)
https://www.bpn.gov/ccr/

Best of Luck!

07-09-2010, 07:03 PM	#1
redle144 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 5	Disabled vet/American Indian Tree Company Owner? I am disabled vet and card carrying american indian tree company Owner. I own a small licensed and Insured tree company with a bucket truck, stump truck, chipper and all the other small stuff (3 employees). Would I have a better chance at getting any gov't contracts because of this? If so, how would I go about it?

07-09-2010, 07:46 PM	#3
ASD Arboristsite MVP Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: BURLINGAME / WINTERS CA. Posts: 1,105	Here in CA the Disabled vet will get you work They call it DVBE. take a look http://www.dvbe.com/ __________________ BANDIT 2680 BEAST GRINDER BANDIT 1890 ON TRACKS HOOK LIFT TRUCKS + LOTS MORE TOYS+

07-27-2010, 10:21 AM	#5
Buckettruckbabe Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 44	Fireemt is exactly right, and the particular Federal Contracts (also State) you want to look at are set-asides. That means a certain percentage of the contract is set aside for disadvantaged or minority businesses. I used to work for a General Contractor, and in these instances it was a scramble to find qualified DBE's that would bid on the job. You may find that if you pursue the Government projects, you could have a great niche because of your Veteran/Indian status. You'll need to certify, and every State has their own certification process. You can also certify Federally. (CCR) It's a lot of form filling but well worth it. Once you are certified, you can bid on any applicable projects. Plus, it wouldn't hurt to cozy up to some General Contractor's in your area. DBE Certification (State) Central Contractor's Registration (Feds) https://www.bpn.gov/ccr/ Best of Luck! __________________

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07-09-2010, 07:10 PM	#2
tree md Arboristsite MVP Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 4,764	Indian card ain't gonna help you. Maybe on tribal lands but it has never done anything for me in that regard on Govt bids. Disabled vet might do something but like anything else, It's who you know a lot of times. I haven't dealt with federal bids though, just state and local Govt.

07-10-2010, 08:27 AM	#4
fireemt799 Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: caliente nevada Posts: 21	yep both will definitely help you on federal bids. Federal contracts are set aside for American Indian, Disabled Veteran, Minority Owned, Women Owned, Small Disadvantaged, Hub Zone, Total small business and 8a businesses. Those that are open bid contracts you will have a 20% higher chance and bid allowance then someone who isnt any of the above. If you know your NAICS codes get on fbo.gov and look for contracts if you aint set up to do federal yet look up www.sba.gov they have alot of information on what you need to do to get set up for contracting with the government it takes a while to get all set up and will probably take a couple of bids to get a contract depending on your situation. I started 2 years ago getting set up for doing this and last month i got a 60 acre project on my second attempt at bidding so good luck if you have any questions let me know

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