Frequently Asked Questions about Procurement 1. Does LAWA buy what I sell? LAWA procures over $200 million a year of goods, materials, and services to maintain efficient operation of its network of airports at Los Angeles (LAX), Ontario (ONT), Van Nuys (VNY), and Palmdale (PMD). For a representative list of the major categories of goods, materials, and services LAWA purchases, see What LAWA Buys or call Purchasing Division at (310) 646-7391. 2. Which divisions buy what I sell? Which division you should contact depends on the kinds of products and/or services you sell: Purchasing Division purchases materials, supplies, equipment, construction services and non-professional services. Project Management Division manages the procurement for major construction projects. Concessions Management Division administers the food/beverage, specialty-retail, car rental, and other passenger services concession programs. Other divisions purchase professional/technical and personal services. 3. How do I learn about current bids? LAWA advertises its request for bids and proposals through the following sources: Automated Fax Bid Retrieval System at (310) 646-7737 City of Los Angeles, Business Assistance Virtual Network: http://www.labavn.org/ LAWA Small Business and Job Opportunities Center at (310) 417-6490. Purchasing Office Bulletin at 7303 World Way West, Los Angeles, CA 90045 (310) 646-7390 National and local publications such as: F.W. Dodge Daily Construction News Inland Valley Daily (Ontario) Antelope Valley Press (Palmdale) Inglewood Today African Connection Newspaper Metropolitan News San Bernardino Sun Los Angeles Times Los Angeles Sentinel Daily News Daily Journal Watts Times LA Opinion L.A. Crenshaw 4. Are there forms to fill out? Yes. Which form(s) to complete depends on the amount and type of bid. Information on which form(s) to complete will be specified on the RFB or RFP document. 5. How do I get my name on the list for future business opportunities? Purchasing Division: Persons desiring to be placed on Purchasing Division's bidder list should submit a business card along with a one-page general description of the business and type of goods and services they are interested in providing. Direct all mail to Los Angeles World Airports, Purchasing Office, 7303 World Way West, Los Angeles, CA 90045, Attn: Buyer or visit the Purchasing Office on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (no appointment necessary).Product demonstrations are allowed by making an appointment with the buyer on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Concessions: Persons interested in submitting new business concepts to Concessions Management Division should submit a letter describing the business concept to Los Angeles World Airport, Concessions Management Division, 7301 World Way West, 2nd Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90045-5828, Attn: Concessions Manager. Small Business and Job Opportunities Center: You may register by calling the SBJOD at 310.417.6490 and submitting basic information and a general description of your business. 6. Can I be present when the bids are opened? Yes. Bids valued between $10,000 - $25,000 do not have formal public openings but do have stated opening dates and times, usually on Fridays, 2:00 p.m. at the Purchasing Office. Bids valued at greater than $25,000 have a formal public opening and have stated opening dates and times. 7. How do I learn about bid results? Bid results of all bids can be obtained through the Automated Bid Retrieval System. Bid tabulation sheets are also available for public inspection at the Purchasing Office 8. May I inspect the bids? After an award of contract is made, bid recap sheets of informal awards (less than $25,000) are available to the public for inspection at the Purchasing Office, formal bids (over $25,000), may be reviewed on request. Register at the City's on-line Business Assistance Virtual Network where you can view and download bid opportunities offered by the City of Los Angeles. For information on business opportunities at LAWA, access the Los Angeles City-wide website:  "Los Angeles Business Assistance Virtual Network" www.labavn.org. Please call the Small Business and Job Opportunities Center at (310) 417-6490 and ask to speak to a Small Business Opportunities Program representative for further assistance. For an overview of the procurement process at LAWA, you are welcome to attend our monthly seminar Doing Business with LAWA. We look forward to doing business with you! Copyright © 2001 Los Angeles World Airports. All rights reserved. Terms of Use