Affirmative Market Program Services
The AMP Help Desk provides prompt assistance to all AMP constituents including departments, municipalities, contractors, and Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs).
Help Desk Business Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Call 617-720-3359 or email amp@state.ma.us.
We offer Information, Guidance, and Support as you seek to:
- Develop AMP Partnerships for AMP Plans
- Research M/WBE Availability by Industry
- Identify AMP Department Coordinators
- Expand Marketing Strategies
- Meet AMP Contractual Objectives
- Advisory Board Mentoring Program
The AMP Business Advisory Board is responsible for creating and supporting initiatives that represent the interests of the SOMWBA certified vendor community.
Please be advised of our Snow Cancellation Policy: Training and workshops will be cancelled if Boston Public Schools are closed. Your name will be added to the next scheduled workshop and confirmations will be sent out within five business days from the date of cancellation.
AMP Advanced RFR Workshop
“Contracting With State Entities”
If you are a SOMWBA Certified Business who is ready to respond to an RFR but needs help with the technicalities you should attend this workshop. The sessions will be presented by the Members of the AMP Business Advisory Board, successful SOMWBA Certified Businesses who have already contracted with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and know how to do it. Presentations will focus on:
“Navigating the State Procurement System”
”Bidding on Commodities and Services Contracts”
“Bidding on IT Contracts”
“Bidding on Construction Contracts”
“Subcontracting in Construction and Design Contracts”
“Getting your Business Finances in Order”
and “Marketing to State Entities”
Date: This training is only offered once a year.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 9:30 am to 1:00 pm*
Location: 1 Beacon Street, 29th Floor Conference Room (at MassHousing) Boston.
Cost: There will be a $25.00 offset fee to attend this workshop. Please make checks payable to “AMP/STAR” and mail them to AMP/STAR, One Ashburton Place, R. 1017, Boston, MA 02108, Attn: Donna Fleser.
*In the event of a snow emergency, i.e. the cancellation of Boston Public Schools the event will take place on Wednesday, February, 3rd.
AMP Workshop for Departments
This workshop is a three hour training that will assist all procurement officers, contract managers and program coordinators gain better understanding and increase their tools for developing AMP approaches in the procurement process. This course will cover AMP Requirements and Policies, Strategic Research and Planning for M/WBE Vendor Pool Availability, AMP Plan Approaches for Success, Managing AMP Commitments for Increased Outcomes, AMP Steps for Effective Contract Management and Maximizing AMP Plan Opportunities and Evaluation Options. Case studies will be part of the curriculum. Feel free to bring your examples and case studies for discussion.
November 17, 2009 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
January 20, 2010 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Register today. Space is limited to 25 participants per session. Location is the Operational Services Division, 1 Ashburton Place, Room 1017, Boston. Please register for AMP trainings through PACE (Performance and Career Enhancement) a Web-based LMS (Learning Management System) that will be available to staff in the Executive Branch of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. If you do not see your agency listed on the PACE login page, please register through the HRD PACE link.
If you need assistance with PACE, please visit PACE Job Aids.
AMP Introduction & Overview of Benefits, Services and Resources for MWBEs
The AMP invites all Minority and Women-Owned Businesses who are interested in learning how to maximize their certification status, find opportunities for AMP partnerships and market as an AMP participant to state entities to this training. All M/WBE vendors in goods, services, health and human services, construction and design are welcome to join us.
Dates:
November 12, 2009 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
December 8, 2009 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Location: The McCormack Building, One Ashburton Place, 10th Floor, Boston, MA. 02108 directions
Registration: To register for this training, first time users will need to create an account. For instructions on creating an account please download the PACE Job Aids and follow the step by step directions to register through the PACE (Performance and Career Enhancement) Learning Management System.
If you have questions regarding this training, please send an email to amp@state.ma.us.
AMP How to Effectively Navigate Comm-PASS
AMP & OSD is offering this workshop to both Minority and Women Business Entrepreneurs (M/WBEs) who are interested in effectively navigating Comm-PASS.
This two (2) hour training will cover both free access tools to: find bidding opportunities; find sub-contracting opportunities; find warm leads among buyer communities and Market to potential bidding partners who seek SOMWBA-Certified businesses. And Fee-based SMARTBID tools to: Submit bids for Statewide Contracts (SWC’s) online ~ no more paper, copying, collating and delivery expenses; market to potential buyers even without a contract award and market goods and services beyond your Contract award(s). Get ready for Quick Quote.
Dates:
November 12, 2009 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
December 8, 2009 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Location: The McCormack Building, One Ashburton Place, 10th Floor, Boston, MA. 02108 directions
Registration: To register for this training, first time users will need to create an account. For instructions on creating an account please download the PACE Job Aids and follow the step by step directions to register through the PACE (Performance and Career Enhancement) Learning Management System.
If you have questions regarding this training, please send an email to amp@state.ma.us
AMP How to Submit an Effective AMP Plan Training
The AMP Plan form is a requirement for all large procurements and Statewide Contracts. AMP is offering this workshop to both Certified and Non-certified Bidders who are interested in learning how to submit effective AMP Plans. The training is designed to provide all Bidders with the necessary information, resources, tools and skills to complete an AMP Plan for all types of solicitations.
Dates:
November 18, 2009 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
November 24, 2009 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: The McCormack Building, One Ashburton Place, 10th Floor, Boston, MA. 02108 directions
Registration: To register for this training, first time users will need to create an account. For instructions on creating an account please download the PACE Job Aids and follow the step by step directions to register through the PACE (Performance and Career Enhancement) Learning Management System.
If you have questions regarding this training, please send an email to amp@state.ma.us
Questions? For further information contact the AMP Program Website at www.mass.gov/amp and click on the news and updates page or Email us at amp@state.ma.us or call our Help Desk at 617-720-3359 and ask to speak with Gladymar Parziale, Maria Gonzalez or Donna Fleser.
