B-8-0 Approve Subcontractors and Suppliers in B2GNow (B2GNow)

The B-8-0 Approve Subcontractors and Suppliers flowchart and process guides listed below outlines the responsibilities of the Prime Contractor, Project Engineer/Project Manager, and Region Civil Rights Office for the approval of subcontractors and suppliers in B2GNow.
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Flowchart B-8-0 Approve Subcontractors and Suppliers in B2GNow outlines the roles of the Prime Contractor, Project Engineer/Project Manager, and Region Civil Rights Office for entering and approving subcontractors and suppliers in B2GNow. Details and information provided in this flowchart is outlined below.


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Flowchart B-8-0: Approve Subcontractors and Suppliers in B2GNow

  1. Start: The prime contractor identifies companies to bring on the contract (subcontractors or supplier).
  2. The prime contractor confirms the account creation for both the prime and subcontractors in B2GNow (Figure 8-1).
  3. The prime contractor determines if the firm will be performing as a subcontractor using the Sublet Permit Application, CDOT Form 205, or supplier using the Supplier List, CDOT Form 1425, (Figure 8-2).
  4. The prime contractor completes the CDOT Form 205 or CDOT Form 1425 and submits the form in B2GNow (Figure 8-3).
  5. The CDOT Project Engineer/Project Manager (PE/PM) personalizes the B2GNow dashboard (Figure 8-4A).
  6. The CDOT PE/PM reviews Form 205 and 1425 to recommend approval or denial of the subcontractor and supplier in B2GNow (Figure 8-4).
  7. The CDOT Region Civil Rights Office reviews Form 205 and 1425 to approve or deny the subcontractor and supplier in B2GNow (Figure 8-5).
  8. Decision Item: Was the Form 205 or 1425 approved, returned for update or denied?
    • If approved, the subcontractor or supplier is now added to B2GNow. The process has ended.
    • If returned for update, go back to step 4.
    • If denied, the prime contractor will be required to enter a new application request in B2GNow and follow step 4.
  9. The process ends.

Process Guides

Graphic representation of a hard hat Contractors

Graphic representation of a work vest CDOT Project Oversight

Graphic representation of a briefcase CDOT Region Civil Rights Office

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