Hearing: Utilization of Small Contractors in the Infrastructure Plan

Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure (Committee on Small Business)

Thursday, June 10, 2021 (1:00 PM)

Zoom Select one
Washington, D.C.
The Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure will hold a remote hearing titled: “Utilization of Small Contractors in the Infrastructure Plan.” The hearing is scheduled to begin at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 10, 2021 via the Zoom platform (information to be provided). The hearing will focus on the importance of infrastructure investment and how it will promote contracting opportunities for small businesses, who will play a central role in upgrading the nation’s infrastructure. The hearing will provide Committee Members the opportunity to learn more where contractual opportunities lie as well as the resources small businesses need to undertake infrastructure projects.

Witnesses

Ms. Sheila Ohrenberg
National President, Women Construction Owners and Executives (WCOE) and President, Sorella Group, Kansas City, KS

  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 06/10/2021 at 02:51 PM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 06/10/2021 at 02:51 PM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 06/10/2021 at 02:51 PM

Mr. Ralph Thomas III
Executive Director Emeritus, National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) and Attorney, Law Offices of Ralph C. Thomas III PLLC, Washington, DC

  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 06/10/2021 at 02:51 PM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 06/10/2021 at 02:51 PM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 06/10/2021 at 02:51 PM

Mr. Josh Bone
Executive Director, ELECTRI International, Washington, DC, on behalf of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA)

  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 06/10/2021 at 02:51 PM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 06/10/2021 at 02:51 PM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 06/10/2021 at 02:51 PM

Dr. Annie Mecias-Murphy
Co-Owner & President, JA&M Developing Corp., Pembroke Pines, FL, on behalf of the Associated Builders and Contractors in her role as the Treasurer and Board Member of the Florida First Coast Chapter

Added 06/07/2021 at 09:49 AM
  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 06/10/2021 at 02:51 PM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 06/10/2021 at 02:51 PM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 06/10/2021 at 02:51 PM

Hearing Record

  • Hearing Notice [PDF]
  • Hearing: Witness List [PDF]

First Published: June 3, 2021 at 12:15 PM
Last Updated: June 10, 2021 at 02:51 PM