At DCMS, We Steer Clients Away From Reactive Pitfalls of Diversity Compliance.

Discover our proactive approach to diversity compliance
for a future of confidence and success.

Welcome to Diversity Compliance & Monitoring Services (DCMS).

We are your premier consulting partner.

Our specialty is aiding:

- public agencies
- prime contractors
- and developers

We help them integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives into their projects seamlessly. This is done under Minority, Women, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (MWDBE) contract requirements.

At DCMS, we are committed to driving meaningful change by empowering organizations to embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion as core pillars of their operations. Partner with us today to navigate the complexities of MWDBE compliance with confidence and integrity.

Services

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Contract Implementation and Monitoring

We meticulously oversee contract deliverables in alignment with MWDBE program requirements mandated by local, state, and federal agencies.

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Outreach and Engagement

Engaging with local businesses, we actively disseminate information about prevailing contract opportunities, fostering a more inclusive and diverse vendor pool.

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Monthly Compliance Reporting

We prepare detailed monthly reports, offering transparent insights into the compliance status of contract participation by minority and women-owned businesses.

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Business Recruitment and Referral

Through strategic networking and outreach efforts, we identify and attract qualified minority and women-owned businesses, facilitating referrals to contractors to fulfill State MWBE goals effectively.

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Good Faith Effort (GFE) Review

We conduct thorough assessments of good faith efforts before and after contract awards, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and fostering transparency in procurement processes.

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Commercially Useful Function (CUF) Vetting

Our expert team rigorously evaluates MWBE firms to ascertain their commercial viability and operational effectiveness and ensure their alignment with MWDBE goals and objectives.

Services for minorities, women, and veteran business owners:

- - advise on business development and marketing ideas
  - advise on government contract opportunities
  - advise on procurement process with government entities.
  - advise on the certification process for M/WBE & SDVOB.

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About Us

Robyn Odita

Mrs. Odita’s background includes over thirty years of experience in minority business development. Her focus is on business development and coaching small minority & women-owned businesses.

Since joining Tishman Construction in 2006, her primary responsibilities have included the management and implementation of the M/WBE programs for various clients such as Port Authority NY & NJ; Goldman Sachs and State of NY Thruway Authority, which encompasses the development, communication, and implementation of policies, strategies, and initiatives, related to supporting a diverse contractor base.

Before joining Tishman Construction, Mrs. Odita was Program Director of Contract Compliance for the Regional Alliance for Small Contractors, where she implemented and managed M/WBE programs for various clients, such as NJ School Construction, JetBlue, and the State of Connecticut.

In addition, she has developed state-of-the-art contractor training programs that provided courses enabling experienced S/M/W/DBE owners and employees to learn how to operate their businesses effectively and how to do business with state agencies such as the State of NJ, Port Authority of NY, and NJ and NJ Schools Construction Corporation program.

Mrs. Odita spent her earlier years with Ebasco Constructors managing the Affirmative Action Outreach program for the $5 Billion Monorail Project at Newark Liberty International Airport. Upon project completion, she continued with the Port Authority, managing the day-to-day, on-site Affirmative Action activities for Port Authority construction projects and tenant construction projects at Newark Liberty International Airport.

Clients/Projects

During my tenure, I had the opportunity to participate in many projects, including signature construction projects. Working under the direction of project executives and clients who understood the importance of diversity and inclusion created the most successful projects that met and, in many cases, exceeded the M/WBE goals as stipulated. Below is a list of some of the successful signature projects: