B2G FairSource provides Prime Contractors with a simplified solution for certified small, local, and diverse sourcing. It accelerates compliance with the sourcing, tracking, reporting, and GFE documentation functions for Prime and General Contractors seeking to hire certified Disadvantaged, Small, Minority, Woman, or Veteran-Owned (DSMWVBE) suppliers, and subcontractors.
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B2Gnow
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B2G FairSource is a vendor sourcing and compliance solution designed to streamline the identification, engagement, and documentation of certified small, local, and diverse businesses for public infrastructure projects. Tailored for prime and general contractors, the platform automates sourcing, outreach, and Good Faith Effort (GFE) documentation, helping organizations meet diversity goals and regulatory requirements. It integrates with over 200 public certification directories and provides access to over 500,000 certified vendors in real time.
Features
- Opportunity-Based Sourcing: Break down bid opportunities into work categories to organize sourcing and track participation.
- Certified Vendor Access: Search over 500,000 certified vendors from 200+ public directories, many hosted directly on B2Gnow.
- Smart Directory Filtering: Automatically selects relevant certification directories based on project owner requirements.
- Advanced Vendor Search: Filter by location, industry codes, descriptions, and certification types.
- Integrated Outreach System: Automate email campaigns, track engagement, and log all communications.
- Manual Communication Tracking: Record phone calls and offline discussions directly in vendor records.
- Compliance Reporting: Automatically generate GFE reports and utilization plans from recorded outreach and search data.
- Real-Time Visibility: Monitor all sourcing and engagement efforts in a single, centralized system.
Benefits
- Accelerated Sourcing: Eliminate bottlenecks and enable faster bidding with streamlined vendor discovery.
- Expanded Vendor Pool: Engage a broader, more diverse supplier base to reduce risk and increase opportunity.
- Improved Compliance: Simplify documentation of Good Faith Efforts and meet public contract requirements.
- Operational Efficiency: Automate repetitive tasks and reduce manual data entry.
- Enhanced Transparency: Gain full visibility into outreach efforts and vendor engagement.
- Stronger Community Impact: Support small, minority, woman, veteran, and disadvantaged businesses in public contracting.
- Seamless Integration: Works with other B2Gnow modules and external systems for a unified compliance ecosystem.