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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONSTRUCTION NEWS BULLETIN

MAY PRESIDENT’S LETTER

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S.A.M.E. update

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Military news

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FEATURE STORY

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Small business notes

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Member benefits

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NEWSLINE

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OUTSTANDING IN THE FIELD

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PRESIDENT James Martinez Guam Contractors’ Association

Guam Contractor’s Association (GCA) in conjunction with Adztech and Public Relations, Inc. publishes the Construction News Bulletin (CNB) monthly.

Reproduction of materials appearing in this publication is strictly forbidden without written permission by GCA.

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While we always strive for accuracy, we will from time to time overlook mistakes. In order to help us improve the quality and accuracy of this publication, we ask that you take the time to look at the information provided and notify GCA or Adztech of any corrections as needed. Opinions and editorial content of this publication may not necessarily be those of the publisher, production team, staff, GCA members, GCA Board of Directors and advertisers.

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PRODUCTION TEAM LEAD: Geri Leon Guerrero AD SALES: Jaceth Duenas PRODUCTION: Jason Davis Geri Leon Guerrero Christopher “Taco” Rowland EDITOR: Adztech CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Al Sampson R.D. Gibson Pete Diaz Rebecca Gale Francis Lowe GCA STAFF: Desiree Lizama Elaine Gogue Francine Taitague Trevor Cruz COVER: With the ease on the COVID-19 Lockdown people are starting to slowly go back to work. This has increased the amount of traffic seen back on our roads.

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Hafa Adai GCA Members: On May 10, 2020, the Governor declared Pandemic Condition of Readiness 2 (PCOR2) which means some restrictions have been lifted and some businesses can open, like retail stores, real estate and automotive sales, malls and shopping centers, nail, and beauty salons etc. Others are under review and need to submit a plan on how they will meet the requirements on social distancing and other requirements such as PPE’s. These businesses include dine-in restaurants, gyms, spas, outdoor recreational and sport activities like golf, tennis, swimming etc. Group and tour events are also subject to review in PCOR2. As the island slowly begins to open for business, bear in mind that things will be a little different than normal. I like to call this the “new normal”. Face masks will most likely be required if you’re entering an establishment, retail and office spaces will be marked to remind us of six feet social distancing and some businesses will only allow a certain number of people at a time to enter their stores or offices.

Just before some businesses got the green light to open, GCA had published and distributed a Checklist in Preparation of Re-Opening Your Office/Business, you can download a copy from our website at www.guamcontractors.org. This is a great resource to help prepare your office or business for opening.

The GCA office is now back to regular operating business hours, but like most businesses, we have established a new normal by requiring that face masks be worn before coming into the office. We have also marked areas outside and inside the office to remind our members and visitors of social distancing requirement. We are constantly wiping down and disinfecting high use areas like doorknobs and chairs to ensure the health and safety of our employees and visitors. We have also made it more convenient to make your membership dues payment without visiting our office. We have created an online payment option through PayPal on our website. Now members can make payments online through PayPal which accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discovery, American Express and other credit, and debit cards. We will be incorporating using this online payment option for other products and services like CQM and EM385 training, registrations for luncheons and GCA events in the near future.

Another “new normal” for GCA is how we hold our board and committee meetings. Because we cannot hold functions and meetings of more than ten people in a room, we are now using Zoom conference platform to conduct our meetings. Technology amazes me sometimes! We can hold meetings without having to be in conference room and the participants can attend these meeting from the comfort of their own offices or at home. We have held a couple board meetings and committee meetings already using Zoom and we are still experimenting with this platform. Again, a new normal on how we conduct our meetings. We are investigating ways to hold some of our training via this platform, but as in the CQM and EM385 courses, it requires a written test that needs to be proctored. We are exploring ways to deliver this product electronically and still keep the integrity of the tests. The new normal is allowing us to try different things and it seems that this trend is not going to end anytime soon. Please continue our social distancing and safety practices to prevent further spread of this deadly virus.

Sincerely, James A. Martinez President Guam Contractors Association

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SAVE THE DATE 9 MAY 2020; TBD POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19 Charlie Corn Scholarship Golf Tournament Starts Guam Golf Resort, Dededo 21 MAY 2020 SAME Guam Post VIRTUAL General Membership Meeting Video Conference Call 1130 - 1300 14 - 29 MAY 2020 SAME National Virtual Joint Engineer Training Conference (VJETC), Video Conference Calls 13 JUN 2020 CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 STEM Camp UOG, SBPA, Mangilao 0730 - 1700 Registration to be delayed. Date subject to change.

15 - 17 SEPT 2020 Pacific Industry Forum Honolulu Post Honolulu, HI Upcoming May Virtual Meeting

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Adapting for Today, and Tomorrow

COVID-19 is impacting almost every aspect of daily life. For many organizations, agencies, and business, we may feel the impacts long after the public health emergency has ended. But supporting national security never stops.

As the world faces these challenging times, it's now more important than ever to stay positive, stay connected, and stay focused on the mission ahead.

EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME (EDT) THUR, MAY 14 Pre-Conference Session: Virtual Interview 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Skills/ Tips & Tricks FRI, MAY 15 Speaker Training & Orientation Session 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM for VJETC MON, MAY 18 Speaker Training & Orientation Session 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM for VJETC Attendee Training & Orientation Session 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM for VJETC TUE, MAY 19

In an effort to adapt to the new reality, SAME is taking its Joint Engineering Training Conference (JETC) VIRTUAL! Going virtual has the potential to reach more members and non-members alike.

It affords more people the opportunity to experience this great conference and stay up to speed with all that is happening in the federal A/E/C sector.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

JETC will showcase government decision-makers and industry leaders and get a detailed look at how our profession is pivoting to tackle the infrastructure-related national security challenges we are all facing in this unprecedented environment.

TUE, MAY 26 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The program highlights will include: SAME National President Transition Engineering Service Chiefs Panel Senior Government & Industry Leader Forums Virtual Exhibits Featuring Leading A/E/C Companies 8 Education & Training Blocks Featuring Over 35 sessions

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JETC will include a Pre-Conference and training sessions from May 14-22, 2020.

The formal JETC will be May 26-29, 2020.

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WED, MAY 20 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM THUR, MAY 21 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM FRI, MAY 22 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Pre-Conference Session: What's Important to Employers in a Remote Workforce Speaker Training & Orientation Session for VJETC Attendee Training & Orientation Session for VJETC Pre-Conference Session: Reality of Remote Work & Work-Life Balance Speaker Training & Orientation Session for VJETC Foundation Board Meeting SAME National Board of Direction Virtual Meeting

WED, MAY 27 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM THUR, MAY 28 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Opening General Session featuring Engineering Chiefs - Sponsored by AECOM Concurrent Education Sessions Energizing Break Activity – Sponsored by APTIM Concurrent Education Sessions Concurrent Education Sessions General Session featuring Mike Rowe Concurrent Education Sessions & Group Forums Energizing Break Activity – Sponsored by APTIM Concurrent Education Sessions Concurrent Education Sessions & Group Forums

FRI, MAY 29

General Session featuring Gen. Stan McChrystal, USA (Ret.) Concurrent Education Sessions & 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Group Forums Energizing Break Activity – 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM Sponsored by APTIM Concurrent Education Sessions & 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Group Forums Closing General Session featuring 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Vice Adm. Jerome Adams, USPHS

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MILITARY NEWS

SMALL BIZ NOTES NAVFAC Marianas awarded about $182.1M in contracts from October 2019 through April 2020 on which Small Business (SB) concerns may participate as prime or subcontractors.

Of that amount, about $126.9M was awarded to SB concerns to provide a variety of products and services on Guam.

Socio-economic breakdown of the SB awards are: - $105.4M - Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) - $96.1M - HUBZone Small Business (HZSB) - $11.8M - Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) - $9.6M - Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) The sum of the figures above exceed the overall SB awards of $126.9M because some SB concerns qualify for multiple socio-economic categories.

Significant SB awards in April: • Serrano Construction And Development Corp. was • Galaide Professional Services Inc. was awarded about $706K to provide pest control services on Naval Base Guam. awarded about $1.4M for roofing repairs at Andersen Air Force Base.

• Defense Base Services, Inc. was awarded about $7.5M to provide housing operations and maintenance services on • Landscape Management Systems, Inc. was awarded Naval Base Guam and Andersen Air Force Base. about $1.9M to provide environmental services for hazardous waste, hazardous material, other regulated waste, and spill response at Joint Region Marianas, Guam Source: Federal Procurement Data System – Next Generation (FPDS-NG)

RUNNING A SUCCESSFUL VIRTUAL MEETING Many companies have employees working from home because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Business leaders find themselves participating in and leading virtual meetings.

Virtual meetings are not only inexpensive ways to get people together, but they are great opportunities to build teamwork and trust among teams.

Here are some tips to run a great virtual meeting: Plan ahead: Virtual meetings require more preparation than in-person meetings because the facilitator can’t just walk into a conference room and provide handouts. Send out the agenda and read-ahead materials early so participants have a chance to review what will be discussed. Share information with the participants such as technology requirements, links, call-in numbers, passcodes, and other instructions. Encourage participants to submit ideas for the agenda or any questions on the topic before the meeting. Plan to give each person time to provide their thoughts/suggestions about the discussion.

Know the technology and application: Understand the mechanics of your company’s conferencing system as well as the application you will be using, (Skype, Zoom, MS Teams, etc.). Understanding what your system can and cannot do will give you flexibility to present material in a way that best fits the purpose of the meeting.

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Set up ground rules: Respect and civility should be standard. Call in and set up early. Remind participants to avoid multitasking during the meeting (checking emails, messages, etc). Make sure everyone’s video is switched on to make the team feel more connected.

Stay focused: Avoid trying to cram in too many topics into a single meeting. If you have a long agenda, give everyone a break (restroom, stretch, get a drink). Keep each segment of the meeting short — no longer than 30-45 minutes.

Foster cooperative problem-solving: Bring up key issues/problems related to business challenges and encourage team members to work together to find new solutions and ideas.

Wrap it up with a virtual “water cooler” talk: Encourage team members to share their thoughts, positive or negative, about the meeting. Summarize key points of the meeting for all participants.

Virtual meetings may not completely replace the need for team members to gather in person, but if conducted in a professional manner, virtual meetings can achieve great benefits.

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Our island community cannot equate the damage of COVID-19 to that of any typhoon or other natural disaster. It is a time in our lifetime where uncertainty is at an all-time high; obviously making it difficult to determine any kind of return to what once was.

Earlier this month, Governor Lourdes Leon Guerrero released her Recovery Plan - Chålan Para Hinemlo. In it were details of how the island would progress out of different levels of Pandemic Condition of Readiness.

However, throughout the United States, we’re seeing record numbers of unemployment, and some have alluded to that of greater numbers as that of the Great Depression.

According to an economic news release from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the US saw 20.5 million unemployed; raising the unemployment rate to 14.7-percent, a 10.3-percent increase. This includes temporary lay-offs (18.1 million) and permanent lay-offs (2.0 million). According to the report, 975,000 people lost their jobs in construction alone - and that’s just state-side.

So, in the midst of all of these numbers, and the need to put food on the table, and reopening the economy, and divvying out stimulus checks, and getting people back to work, what does this mean? In essence, it could mean the need to rebuild yet again and finding work.

The construction industry promotes foundational growth, resilience, and resourcefulness. It takes this industrial attitude to move forward in recovery. Landscape Management Systems, Inc. (LMS) continues on their award winning track record in their innovation and working with federal and local partners.

According to their website, LMS “is one of Guam’s most highly recognized landscaping companies providing full-scale services, including landscape design, installation, grounds maintenance, and tree trimming services, for various governmental, commercial, and residential customers.” Their basic services include, ground maintenance, design and construction of irrigation systems, landscape installation, maintenance, and renovation, Ground maintenance, and installation of drainage systems. “LMS developed a sound long-term strategy and invested in additional resources to meet and exceed the standards set forthinthe (sic) Guam’s leading contracting industry. LMS strives to continuously innovate across multiple lines of business.”

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In early April - almost a month into quarantine - it was announced LMS was awarded an up-to $25 million dollar federal indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract.

According to an article on Naval-technology.com, the task order is up in April 2021, and the contract is not to exceed beyond April 2025. LMS’ responsibilities include, “collecting, consolidating, characterizing, minimizing and in some cases, disposing of Hazardous Material and Hazardous Waste within both Naval Base Guam and Andersen Air Force Base.” Further, LMS will be on-call “24/7 to assist with emergency spill response and clean up.”

For Bob Salas, Owner, Director, and General Manager of LMS, this project gives “another opportunity for growth for LMS.” If you visit their website, and as we’ve written before, their portfolio is expansive and spans both local and federal contracts alike; further promoting their growth as a small business in the industry. “Through the expertise, partnerships and growth attained through this contract, [we are] poised to explore innovative avenues of Hazardous Material and Hazardous Waste abatement and remediation.”

Additionally, Salas pointed to LMS’ desire to promote sustainability and environmental issues through this project as well. “Our involvement in this project gives us the opportunity to make a positive environmental impact here Guam in multiple ways; including the reduction of transporting of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Material on island,” stated Salas. He added, “We are actively investing in minimizing Hazardous Waste generation and Hazardous Material use.”

Part of growth is learning how to adapt to changes and test flexibility of operations. Salas stated how their regular routines with regard to normal operations is switched up considering part of the contract requires LMS to perform emergency response spill cleanup, which is completely dependent on the customer’s waste output.

As they’re currently planning how to address these incidences, Salas stated how excited they are to meet the challenge.

Working in the time of COVID-19 sounds like an epic novel waiting to be written or a TV show waiting to be piloted, but truly it is real life for a lot of businesses and industries. For many entities, it’s a time to reevaluate and figure out how to take care of employees, maintain productivity, and sustain themselves, all while remaining as safe and healthy as possible. LMS is no different.

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Salas emphasized his company’s work in putting in place the proper safety protocols to ensure safety and health of his staff. “We are fortunate to have dedicated employees that are eager to continue working to provide our clients the products and services they expect,” he stated. Admittedly, some of the necessary extra safety measures could cause some delays, but Salas stated that LMS is ensuring that essential work remains unaffected.

As with almost all other businesses, safety is paramount. Now, more than ever, businesses are taking the time and energy to make sure the virus does not spread in the wake of slowly opening up the economy. “At no point in time during COVID-19 did we shut down or even slow operations,” stated Salas. Safety remained one of the highest priorities in providing employees with masks, gloves, hand sanitizers, among others to keep a safe and sanitary work place. “ In fact, we added additional safety training and continued to ramp up operations in the safest manner for our employees.” He assured that the same goes for this upcoming project.

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Salas expressed, “As always, we as a company are looking for growth.” He added, “Growth as a company, growth in our managers, growth in our field workers, growth in our admin, and growth in our relationships."

Salas continued on about the doors this contract will open for - the opportunities - his employees to obtain more certifications and potential advancement in the industry.

Looking at the effects of COVID-19 on the construction industry, it is imperative to look at the ways the industry conducts business. Safety is always a goal in this industry, but its definition has evolved and expanded in these unprecedented, uncertain times. Now we are seeing businesses work digitally - teleconferencing, consistent sanitation, limited person-to-person interaction; things we wrote about in the last issue. However, all of this demonstrates the adaptability and flexibility of the industry to get the job done and move forward; its growth.

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GUAM PTAC FREE Live Webinars Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE)

05/21 2020

Do you have a DOD contract and need to get paid? The Guam PTAC will explain DOD invoicing procedures using the Wide-Area Workflow (WAWF) module in the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) system.

Cybersecurity: Federal Contractor Responsibilities

05/26 2020

Cybersecurity is a national security issue. We will discuss what Federal contractors can do to make sure they are complying with DOD requirements with respect to keeping data protected.

DOD's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) will be discussed.

The Guam Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) is offering FREE webinars to the public for May 2020.

Webinars run from 10am-11am and will be conducted via Zoom. Links to the live webinar and the webinar evaluation will be emailed to all registered attendees 15 minutes before the start of the webinar.

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Teaming and Joint Ventures What are they and which is right for your business? The Guam PTAC will discuss the Federal regulations related to these arrangements and discuss ways to use these arrangements effectively.

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If you aren’t wearing a 8am-5pm ChST. Non-urgent 8am-5pm ChST. Non-urgent current state of preparedness for mask or if your temperature is over inquiries should be sent to us at inquiries should be sent to us at COVID-19, TakeCare’s highest priority 100oF, you will not be allowed to enter customerservice@takecareasia.com. customerservice@takecareasia.com. is to ensure the health and safety of our members, staff, families, and the office. Please note that masks will You must bringor your 4. Forcommunity medical referral or prior to servenot be4.provided.

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screening, we ask that you arrive at least 10 minutes prior to yourBy appointed Office1.Visits Available Appointment Office Visits Available Appointment TakeCare willBy continue to time. To maintain social distancing, you Only operate at a limited capacity at our Only administrative offices on Guam and may also be asked to wait outside until we canEffective service you.

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Pay Online Service Available Members may visit our website on www.takecareasia.com to make payments on Medical and/or Dental Premiums Temporary Benefit Enhancements To increase access to consultation services under the governor’s emergency declaration relating to COVID-19, we’ve updated our TakeCare coverage policy to cover the following services from March 16, 2020 to May 31, 2020, or until further notified of any changes: • Coverage for the COVID-19 test and associated visit under the preventive care benefit, at no cost to members, provided these tests and visits are not covered by the Public Health System • Allowing for early medication refills at in-network retail pharmacies for an additional 30 days for members who meet criteria • TakeCare is expanding its Telehealth benefit coverage to include audio and video services using a computer, tablet or smartphone in addition to phone

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Novel members Coronavirus (COVID-19) andservices to members to use telehealth services to to use telehealth will adapt operating procedures limit potential limitour potential exposure in physician Drop Boxexposure Availablein physician accordingly. the related latest updates, offices. When related to COVID-19 offices.For When to COVID-19 visit our website follow us visit, closely testing visit, applicable testing andor associated applicable A and dropassociated box for documents and media. member share (copay, coinsurance, member share (copay, coinsurance, payments is available at TakeCare’s on social deductible) is waived.

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For provider relations, our contracting For provider relations, our contracting Premiums team will continue to work remotely team will continue to work remotely to provide limited services. Providers to provide limited services. Providers should continue to send Enhancements their claims Temporary Benefit should continue to send their claims electronically (EDI or secured email) electronically (EDI or secured email) and allToclaim payments from TakeCare and all claim payments from TakeCare increase access to consultation will beservices mailed out. will be mailed out. under the governor’s emergency declaration relating to For inquiries, TakeCare’s contracting For inquiries, TakeCare’s contracting COVID-19, we’ve updated our TakeCare team can be reached team can be reached through the coverage policythrough to coverthe the following following e-mails: following e-mails: services from March 16, 2020 to May 31, 2020, or until further notified of any Primary e-mail: Primary e-mail: changes: TC.Provider@takecareasia.com TC.Provider@takecareasia.com • Coverage for the COVID-19 test and Genesis Dela Rosa associated visit under the preventive Genesis Dela Rosa Contracting and Credentialing care benefit, at no cost to members, Contracting and Credentialing Specialist provided these tests and visits are not Specialist Genesis.DelaRosa@takecareasia.com covered by the Public Health System Genesis.DelaRosa@takecareasia.com Donabel A. Little,for MPH, CDM, refills • Allowing earlyNDTR, medication CFPP,at ACE-CHC in-network retail pharmacies for an Clinical Quality, Wellness and additional 30 days for members who Contracting Manager meet criteria Donabel.Little@takecareasia.com Mobile• TakeCare (671) 686-3678 is expanding its Telehealth benefit coverage to include audio and We arevideo continuing tousing monitor the news,tablet services a computer, updates, and guidance DPHSS, or smartphone in from addition to phone

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NEWSLINE Additional Funding for PPP Loans Set to Pass in the U.S. House and Be Signed Into Law On April 21, the U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan agreement that will provide $321 billion in additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program.

House members have been advised to return to Washington, D.C., for an April 23 vote on the interim coronavirus relief package, and the president has stated he will sign the bill into law once passed.

The $484 billion deal also includes $60 billion for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program, $75 billion for the nation’s hospitals, $25 billion

for COVID-19 testing and $11 billion in PPP administrative costs. Of that testing money, $11 billion will go to states.

Read the bill, a section-by-section explanation of the small business provisions and the hospital and testing provisions.

The concern now is how long these new funds will last. With the original $349 billion expended in just 14 days, lawmakers and economic experts believe that these new funds could

expire even faster—as early as next week—due to implementation of a swifter approval process since the rollout, more approved lenders and thousands of applications at the ready. While not all small businesses are in need of assistance at this time, the country has approximately 30 million small businesses. The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved only 1.6 million PPP loans, and it is unclear how many businesses have applied.

Bipartisan Senators Urge the Inclusion of 501(c)(6) Organizations in the Paycheck Protection Program On April 27, a bipartisan group of 18 U.S. senators urged expanding eligibility for the Paycheck Protection Program to include 501(c)(6) organizations in the next coronavirus relief package. If your senator supported this effort, please take the time to thank them through ABC’s Action Alert.

In a letter to Senate leaders and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Joe Manchin III (D-W. Va.) wrote, “Unfortunately, local trade and professional associations organized under § 501(c)(6) of

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the Internal Revenue Code are ineligible for assistance through the lending programs included in this legislation. Given the crucial role these organizations play in sustaining the Main Street economy, and the severe financial difficulties they are confronting, we strongly support their inclusion in the next round of federal aid for coronavirus relief.”

The letter was also signed by John Boozman (R-Ark.), Richard Burr (R-N.C.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Doug Jones (D-Ala.), Angus King Jr. (I-Maine), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Martha

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McSally (R-Ariz.), Robert Menendez (D-N.J.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.), Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.).

ABC has continued to advocate for expansion of the PPP, as the CARES Act allows for some nonprofits to apply for the PPP, but excludes 501(c)(6) organizations, such as national, state and local associations, from accessing these loans. The inclusion of 501(c)(6) organizations in the program means ABC chapters can benefit from PPP loans.

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DOL Issues COVID-19 Relief and Guidance for Employee Benefit Plans On April 30, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration published a rule extending deadlines under Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code for group health plans, disability and other welfare plans, pension plans and participants and beneficiaries of these plans during the COVID-19 national emergency.

According to a DOL news release, the rule, jointly issued with the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service, extends certain time frames to ensure plan participants, beneficiaries and employers have additional time to make critical health coverage and

other decisions affecting benefits from March 1, 2020 until 60 days after the COVID-19 national emergency ends.

Additionally, the rule states laid-off plan participants and their beneficiaries will have until 60 days after the national emergency ends to secure alternative coverage through special enrollment in another group health plan, such as COBRA, the Health Insurance Marketplace, Medicaid or CHIP. This rule provides additional time for participants and beneficiaries to make claims for benefits and appeal denied claims.

Along with the joint rule, the DOL issued EBSA Disaster Relief Notice

2020-01, which announced an extension of deadlines for furnishing other required notices or disclosures to plan participants, beneficiaries and other people, so plan fiduciaries and plan sponsors have additional time to meet their obligations under Title I of ERISA during the COVID-19 outbreak.

For more information, the DOL released a set of frequently asked questions on the rule and other health benefit and retirement benefit issues.

ABC will continue to provide updates on this rule and other agency actions in Newsline.

OFCCP Publishes Directives on Contractor Compliance Evaluations On April 17, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs issued guidance to increase accountability and efficiency in its enforcement and to maximize the effectiveness of compliance assistance resources to assist contractors in meeting their responsibilities.

According to a DOL news release, the agency released the following directives: • Efficiency in Compliance Evaluations: Directive 2020-02 outlines the steps OFCCP will take to expeditiously resolve compliance evaluations and quickly remedy violations to benefit the workers OFCCP protects and the regulated community. Efficient compliance evaluations help ensure the collection of relevant evidence in a timely manner.

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• Pre-referral Mediation Program: Directive 2020-03 establishes a mediation program to resolve matters before spending significant time and resources in the enforcement process. OFCCP will offer this program to federal contractors and subcontractors to resolve findings of discrimination after the Show Cause Notice has been issued but prior to referrals to the Office of the Solicitor for enforcement. This mediation is not a substitute for the conciliation period between a Notice of Violation and Show Cause Notice.

• Ombuds Service Supplement and Protocol: Directive 2020-04 supplements Directive 2018-09 with additional details outlined in an Ombuds Service Protocol, which explains the principles of the Ombuds Service. While some stakeholders appear reluctant to contact OFCCP directly, the www.guamcontractors.org

agency is committed to engaging in transparent communications, and created the Ombuds Service as an independent mechanism to allow stakeholders to share their concerns with OFCCP or provide general feedback and recommendations to improve agency administration.

More information on these directives can be found on the DOL website and in an analysis published by ABC general counsel Littler Mendelson P.C. Additionally, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, OFCCP issued a temporary exemption from certain federal contracting requirements through June 17, 2020.

ABC will continue to provide updates on OFCCP’s COVID-19 response in Newsline.

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