The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District will host an industry forum July 14 to present information to contractors and subcontractors on a flood reduction project contract in Cincinnati, Ohio, worth from $5 million to $10 million.

The industry forum will be held at the Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati, 1081 Woodrow Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. Check in begins at 9 a.m. EDT with the forum running from 10 a.m. to noon.

Online registration has closed for this event. Registration was limited to 60 attendees with up to two representatives per organization or company. For information on the industry forum contact Carol Labashosky.

The Duck Creek Local Flood Protection Project Phase 4B – Part 2 construction contract will involve construction of floodwall, earthen levee, channel improvements, stormwater lines and other miscellaneous features in the reach of Duck Creek between Madison and Duck Creek roads.

Industry forums can help businesses learn processes to work with the government. Large and small business owners can learn ways to obtain government contracts by finding out the best ways to frame their bid and estimate costs.

It is in the best interest of the government to maximize competition. With a competitive pool of bidders, the government can get the best quality of work at the best value.

Small businesses can benefit from Industry Forums by networking with prime vendors. The forum provides a venue for Corps representatives and business owners to meet face to face. Business representatives may ask questions and parties can have a chance to interact beyond the written word and formalities typical of contract work.