Minority Contractors Involvement Program

Minority Contractors Involvement Program c/o Milwaukee Urban League 2800 W. Wright St. Milwaukee, WI 53210 414-374-5850

 

About the Milwaukee Urban League

Established in 1919, the Milwaukee Urban League is dedicated to providing services, research and advocacy for African-Americans and other minorities to build socially and economically equal communities.

With strong roots in the Milwaukee community, the Urban League operates eight programs dealing with issues related to employment, youth, family services and economic development.

What is MCIP?

The Minority Contractors Involvement Project is coordinated by the Milwaukee Urban League and offers an exciting range of opportunities for new and experienced construction contractors. From learning how to read blueprints to improving your bidding and negotiation skills, the project provides a variety of technical and management assistance.

How can I participate in the program?

To participate, call the Milwaukee Urban League. Our counselors will set up an appointment and determine how we can best help you advance your goals. Call today.

How much does it cost to use MCIP?

There is no cost to participate in the program or to use the services offered through it. The project is funded, in part, by the city of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County Community Development Block Grant Program and the Wisconsin Department of Commerce.

What services are provided?

By participating in the project, you can improve your existing business skills or get started in the construction industry. Assistance is delivered mainly through training, seminars and one-on-one coaching with industry experts.

Services include:

• Business planning. Now that you've decided to start the business, we'll provide you with an outline for a business plan to help you set your goals and focus your priorities.
• Contract procurement. We provide technical assistance in bidding, estimating and pricing to construction contractors. This service helps you build the management infrastructure needed to be competitive by teaching you how to successfully bid and perform government or private-sector projects.
• Plans and specification. When you're ready, we make available the plans and specifications for construction and rehab jobs from city, county and state government; Milwaukee Public Schools; other municipalities; and some private-sector projects.

What's covered in the seminars and training sessions?

The project provides useful information and practical tools to help strengthen your business and knowledge of the construction industry.

Here are a few of the topics covered and seminars scheduled:

• Negotiation - "Beware of Hidden Contract Clauses," "How to Negotiate Equal Terms" and "Avoid Giving Away Your Rights"
• Bidding - "Finding the Right Strategy for Your Situation" and "Techniques to Make Your Bid Stand Out"
• Estimating and pricing - "Discover What Your Labor Rates Really Are" and "How to Analyze Your Production Rates"
• Take-offs - "Producing Accurate Quantity Take-offs" and "How to Analyze Your Production Rates"
• Bookkeeping - "Simple Principles and Procedures that Work" and "How to Organize Your Company and Jobs"
• Bonding - "What are Bonds and Their Function?," "Where Do I Go to Get Bonded?" and "What Surety Companies Look For"

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