270: Small Businesses Are REQUIRED for Government Contracts – Here’s Why

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In this episode, I’m on-site at the City of Miami Procurement Event talking with Alejandro Irizarry from AtkinsRéalis, a global engineering and program management firm doing billion-dollar work across local, state, federal, and even international projects. Alejandro breaks down how small businesses can plug into massive public infrastructure opportunities—from capital improvement and ARPA-funded projects in Miami to managing futuristic developments like The Line in Saudi Arabia. If you’re a small business ready to provide niche services like public engagement, inspections, surveying, or design work, this episode will open your eyes to just how valuable your piece of the puzzle is.

Alejandro shares how AtkinsRéalis actively partners with small businesses to meet compliance requirements and boost project delivery. We discuss how firms can register as vendors, get pre-positioned, and align with city budgets and capital plans. Whether you're in Miami-Dade or anywhere in the U.S., there are ways to join their team and serve as consultants on everything from seawall redesigns to transit system upgrades. Bottom line: if you want in on real work that’s transforming cities and nations, this episode’s for you.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandro-g-irizarry-velez-pe-pmp-84b48998/ 

Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/atkins/ 

AtkinsRéalis Vendor Registration Page
To partner with AtkinsRéalis as a small business or consultant:
https://www.atkinsrealis.com → Look for "Register as a Vendor"

City of Miami Vendor Registration
Local small businesses must also be registered with the city and/or county to be eligible to work on local projects.
https://www.miamigov.com/Services/Procurement/Vendor-Registration