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Receiving ready mix from Associated at the Hollywood Park COSM project


Sankofa Company performs a 
Commerical Useful Function

At Sankofa Company, we understand that being recognized as a DBE/MBE goes beyond mere certification. It's about actively contributing to the construction supply chain and fulfilling a Commercial Useful Function. In essence, a Commercial Useful Function refers to the genuine and significant contribution to the execution of a contract, going beyond a passive role in the procurement process.

Our CUF Process

Compliance

  1. Assist clients with project compliance documentation 
  2. Participate in compliance reporting to prime contractors
  3. Collaboration and Subcontracting with other suppliers



Procurement

  1. Identify Needs
  2. Define Requirements to suppliers
  3. Vendor Identification through RFQs
  4. Vendor negotiations
  5. Contract Management
  6. Issuance of Invoices, Purchase Orders, Sales Orders, Change Orders, Payment Applications, etc...                   

Logistics

  1. Order Processing, verifying specifications and quantities, 
  2. Inventory Management,
  3. transportation Planning,
  4. Supplier Coordination
  5. Documentation - maintaining packing lists, bills of lading, shipping labels
  6. Receiving
  7. Quality Control
  8. Picking Materials and supplies for delivery
  9. Delivery to jobsite

CUF in Action

Delivering Real Work, Real Value — Demonstrating Our Role as a Certified Materials Supplier and Contractor on Every Job

Scope: Electrical
Client:Rosendin Meadows

Received and inventoried a shipment of lighting fixtures at our storage facility. Specific units have been selected based on the project’s current phase requirements and prepared for delivery to the Harbor UCLA Medical Center job site. This ensures seamless coordination with the installation schedule and supports just-in-time delivery for efficient on-site execution.

Scope: Fire Protection
Client: Wolverine Fire Protection

Our team conducted a site survey of the Quick Decks installed by BrandSafway, which provide a suspended work platform throughout the Intuit Dome. This setup enables Wolverine Fire Protection to safely and efficiently install fire protection systems across multiple elevations within the structure.

Scope: Pools and Saunas
​Client: Condor Pools

Completed an on-site pallet count at Daltile before we delivered to Condor Pools Headquarters, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in the supply chain process.

Scope: Mechanical
​Client: Southland Industries

Our team conducted quality control checks at the fabricator’s yard on fans and air handling units. All inspections were performed in accordance with approved submittals to ensure compliance with project specifications for the Intuit Dome.

Scope: Plumbing
​Client: ACCO Engineered Systems

Our team is conducted a detailed inspection of plumbing installations within the restrooms at the Hollywood Burbank Airport project. This quality assurance step ensures all systems meet project specifications, code compliance, and are ready for the next phase.

Scope: Site Services
​Client: Brandsafway

We are actively managing site services at the Hollywood-Burbank Airport project, which includes site clean-up, materials handling, and equipment spotting. Our team is also ensuring safety through flagging to direct equipment movement and maintain a secure work environment for all personnel.

Receiving Electrical units for Rosendin Meadows for the Harbor UCLA Medical Center

Receiving HVAC equipment for Southland at the Intuit Dome

Receiving Ready Mix for Conco at Hollywood Park COSM

Receiving glass for Helou Construction at the Intuit Dome