Morgan Construction Services, Inc. became registered as a legal corporation in the State of Maryland on 7/25/2002. Ms. Hattie L. Morgan, the minority applicant is the president and sole owner of the company. At the time the firm was formed Ms. Morgan contributed personal funds in the stated amount ($13,500.00) that were used as a down payment on the purchase of a 1999 Sterling Dump Truck and to purchase permits, license plates, and vehicle inspections. Copies of deposit ticket receipt of the bank have been submitted as proof of Ms. Morgan's initial contribution.

Morgan Construction Services, Inc. is in the city of Baltimore. The location also serves as the applicant's home; however, the company does not lease the office space. This is where the office equipment is kept with the basic office amenities such as a computer and fax machine. In addition to the office equipment, the company has one dump truck which as the company's name on the passenger and driver doors. A copy of the vehicle title has been submitted.

Morgan Construction Services, Inc. provides both hauling along with snow removal services. More specifically the company hauls dirt, debris, sand, and asphalt from construction sites. The company also is currently working at the BWI Airport, through a sub-contract agreement with P. Flanigan & Sons, Inc., for snow removal. Several copies of the firm's invoices have been submitted.

Morgan Construction Services, Inc. has one permanent employee: The applicant's son, a minority. Ms. Morgan is also an employee and is compensated by occasional owner draws.

Ms. Morgan is not a driver of the truck only because of a disibility that prohibits her from obtaining a Commercial Driver's License (C.D.L.) but she considers herself to be the most important employee of the company. Ms. Morgan is responsible for the hiring and firing, marketing, contract negotiations, dispatching, administrative and accounting functionsfor the company. Ms. Morgan has learned the industry of operating a trucking company from her past history of working for trucking companies.

Morgan Construction Services, Inc. has a business account with M&T Bank where Ms. Morgan maintains sole signature authority. A copy of the bank's signature care has been submitted.

Ms. Morgan and her son have submitted a copy of their State of Maryland Driver's License as proof of their identity and minority status.