The RiSE program is designed to help connect Nevada’s small and diverse businesses to all RTC-funded transportation contracting opportunities.
In that effort, the RTC’s goal is to award 8% of construction and 2% of professional services contracts to local small business (LSB) and/or local diverse business (LDB) firms on all RTC-funded projects.
RiSE will
- Help promote economic opportunities for LSBs and LDBs
- Help LSBs and LDBs become more competitive in the bidding process
- Provide technical assistance to all certified firms
- Publicize certified firms through the online directory
Frequently Asked Questions
To be regarded as economically disadvantaged, an individual must have a personal net worth that does not exceed $1.32 million. To be seen as a small business, a firm must meet SBA size criteria and have average annual gross receipts not to exceed $26.29 Million.
A published list of certified companies will be shared with contractors and jurisdictions, making it easier for them to locate RISE certified companies ready, willing and able to work on Southern Nevada infrastructure projects. Additionally, RISE certified firms will receive notifications of education, outreach and networking opportunities as part of this program.
A contractor’s license and/or local jurisdiction business license with a Clark County, NV address.
Re-certification is required every three years.
The RTC and its community partners will help connect certified businesses with contractors and jurisdictions through solicitation meetings and networking events.
Updates on the RISE business participation goal will be reported bi-annually to keep the community, jurisdictions, board members and contractors current on program progress.
Contractors are strongly encouraged to u se the RiSE certified businesses. The participation goal for professional services is 2 percent, and 8 percent for construction projects. The goals apply to RTC funded projects.
Yes! Call 702-676-1507 or email RISE@rtcsnv.com and we are happy to walk you through the process.
Once the application is submitted, it will take approximately 30 days to review and process the certificate. If all required documents are not submitted at the time the application is reviewed, the applicant will have 10 business day to respond to an Request for Information (RFI).
Once certified your company will receive a RISE certificate. The firms will be listed in the RISE database accessible to contractors and jurisdictions.
Yes. A database of certified firms will be accessible on-line.
Yes, all LSB’s and DBE’s are required to submit an application for certification.
Small Business Top 10 Tips
- Get RiSE Certified
- Register on Nevada Government eMarketplace (NGEM ngemnv.com)
- Be prepared with a capabilities statement
- Find your niche or specialty and pursue that work
- Research your industry, know your customer and look for partnering
opportunities - Familiarize yourself with the solicitation documents, scope of
work/services and specifications to ensure you can meet the
requirements - Maintain active certifications, insurance, contractor’s and business
licenses - Take advantage of pre-solicitation meetings
- Know your capacity – stay in your lane
- Network, Network, Network
FOR MORE INFORMATION, email us at RISE@rtcsnv.com
Certification Application
- Fill out our online certification application.
