Mentor Application

Protege Application

Complete form & upload applicable documents.
IMPORTANT - This form must be completed in one-sitting. You cannot save progress as you go along.

Please review the entire form BEFORE starting your application to determine what documents/information you need to have on-hand.
Business Name*
DBA (if applicable)
Supplier Number*
This number can be found in your iSupplier profile.
Eligibility

Answer the following questions about your business. Additional documentation may be requested at the discretion of the business development officer.
Does your business have a significant presence in Nashville-Davidson County or the surrounding region? *
Has your business operated continuously for the most recent three (3) years? *
Has your business had less than $2,000,000 in gross receipts for each of the most recent three (3) years? *
Annual Business Tax Returns*

Upload your annual business tax returns for each of the most recent three (3) years.
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Has your business had fewer than 30 full-time employees, excluding independent contractors and/or temporary agency workers, for each of the most recent three (3) years? *
Has your business performed satisfactorily as a subcontractor on at least three (3) Metro projects during the most recent five (5) years?*
If the answer is 'yes,' please complete table 1.0
Quarterly Business Tax Returns (Form 941)*

Upload your quarterly business tax returns for each of the most recent four (4) quarters.
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Table 1.0*

	Contract Number	Date Complete	Prime Contractor	Prime Contact
Project #1
Project #2
Project #3

Executive Letter of Commitment

Provide the following information demonstrating commitment at the executive level of your business to the mentor protege program.
Executive Level Contact*

First NameLast Name
Title*
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
By affixing my signature below, I attest that the executive named above is committed to our business's participation as a protege and will make both themself and company resources available to the assigned mentor firm for not less than 24-months.
Signature*

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Name of Individual Signing for Executive*

First NameLast Name
Designation of Company Representative

Provide the following information for the individual who will serve as the point of contact on all matters related to the mentor protege program.
Point of Contact*

First NameLast Name
Title*
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
By affixing my signature below, I attest that the individual named above will serve as the company representative and point of contact for all things related to our business's participation in the mentor protege program and will make both themself and company resources available for not less than 24-months.
Signature*

Clear
Name of Individual Signing for Company Representative*

First NameLast Name
Vendor Readiness Assessment

Provide the following information about your business. This information is confidential and will only be utilized by Metro to help identify the most advantageous mentor firm.
What percentage of your business is currently with public sector entities?*
Check all areas where your business would like assistance from the mentor protege program:

Accounting & Financial PlanningBonding & InsuranceBusiness Plan DevelopmentContract DevelopmentCost EstimationDispute ResolutionHuman ResourcesMarket AnalysisMarketing & CommunicationsNegotiationsPayrollPermittingProject Management & SchedulingPrompt Payment ProceduresQuickBooksRecords ManagementRFP/RFQ Response WritingTechnologyOther
If there are other areas where your firm needs assistance, provide details below:*
What are the top three (3) things your business does well? *
What are the top three (3) things your business needs to improve? *
Provide three (3) goals you would like your business to accomplish through the mentor protege program.*

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Fill in the matrix below relative to the number of individuals your business currently has working in each category. *

	Full Time	Part Time	Temporary or Contract
Management
Administrative/Support
Accounting/Finance
Business Development
Legal/Compliance
Marketing/Communications

Is your business's accounting system automated or manual?*

AutomatedManualDo not have accounting system.
Does your business's accounting system provide you with the aging of accounts receivable and accounts payable?*

YesNoDo not have accounting system.
Do your business have a chart of accounts?*

AutomatedManualDo not have accounting system.
Upload chart of accounts (if applicable).

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Does your business have an accountant in-house or on contract?*

In-houseOn-contractDo not have an accountant
Does your business have an audited financial statement?*

YesNo
Upload your business's most recent audited financial statement (if applicable).

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Does your business have a cost system?*

YesNo
Has your business ever obtained any of the following insurance coverages? Check all that apply.*

General LiabilityProfessional LiabilityProduct LiabilityCyber LiabilityTechnological Errors & OmissionsAutomobile LiabilityAbuse & Molestation InsuranceWorker's Compensation InsuranceNone of the above.
Does your business have an estimator on staff or on contract?*

On-staffOn-contractDo not have an estimator.
Briefly describe your business's method for preparing an estimate.*

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Does your business prepare detailed schedules for projects?*

YesNoSometimes
Which method of project scheduling is most commonly utilized by your business?*
Does your business appoint a management team for each project?*

YesNoSometimes
Does your business maintain a project file for each project?*

YesNoSometimes
Does your business prepare periodic progress reports for each project?*

YesNoSometimes
If yes, what does your business include in the progress reports?

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What are three (3) things your business does at the start of a project? *

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What are three (3) things your business does at the close of a project? *

0/300
As a subcontractor, who in your business reviews the contract between your firm and the prime contractor prior to signing? *
Ex. - lawyer, accountant, estimator, etc.
You must click "SUBMIT" to complete your application.
Should be Empty:

Protege Application

Eligibility

Executive Letter of Commitment

Designation of Company Representative

Vendor Readiness Assessment