The Portland Building
1120 SW 5th Ave, Room 206
Come join Procurement Services for Bonding and Technical Assistance Program (BTAP) Trainings. These trainings will provide an opportunity for the small business community to directly engage with the City of Portland’s procurement professionals, learn how to do business with the City, and receive support navigating the procurement process.
We are offering both in-person and virtual participation options through a partnership between the City of Portland, the National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) – Oregon and Professional Business Development Group (PBDG).
Advance registration is required, whether joining in-person or virtually. If you plan to join virtually, the participation link will be emailed to you.
The agenda for training on March 25, 2025:
8:30 – 9:00 a.m. Networking
9:00 – 9:50 a.m. Prime Contractor Development Program
10:00 – 10:50 a.m. Social Equity Contracting Programs Low Bid Projects with SEP & Workforce Requirements
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Preparing for Subcontract Opportunities: Fortis
12:00 – 12:55 p.m. Break
Choose from one of two 1:00 p.m. sessions:
- 1:00 – 1:50 p.m. Clean Air Construction (CAC) - Portland Building Room 206 or virtual
- 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Urban Forestry Project #132097 (Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting) - Portland Building Room 210 or virtual
Choose from one of two 2:00 p.m. sessions:
- 2:00 – 2:40 p.m. City Contract Award Process - Portland Building Room 206 or virtual
- 2:10 – 3:00 p.m. BuySpeed Electronic Submittal Process - Portland Building Room 210 or virtual
There are multiple transit and parking options near the Portland Building. Public transit information can be found at TriMet.org, street parking may be available and some nearby parking garage options include:
- Standard Center Garage - 920 SW 4th Ave.
- Smart Park Garage - 818 SW 4th Ave.
- Smart Park Garage - 615 SW Main St.
City of Portland Procurement Services is providing additional training opportunities March 18, 2025.
Download a shareable flyer with information about these trainings and opportunities for training with community partner agencies.
Bonding and Technical Assistance Trainings and Workshop Registration Flyer