Caltrans Conducts Availability & Disparity Study Public hearings scheduled statewide.

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is conducting an Availability and Disparity Study that will assist Caltrans and local governments in implementing their Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) programs in accordance with 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 26. The Study includes an analysis of the experiences of vendors and contractors with Caltrans and local agencies in connection with implementation of their DBE Program and whether or not there is evidence of discrimination. You are invited to participate in public hearings that will be held statewide at each Caltrans District. District 12's (Orange County) hearing will be held at their offices in Irvine on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 between 4 pm - 6 pm.  The District Office is located at: 3347 Michelson Dr., Irvine, CA 92612. Parking is available at a cost of $5 per hour, with a daily maximum of $20. Please RSVP via telephone 949-724-2021 or e-mail to Elizabeth_Philippon@dot.ca.gov if you plan to attend at the Irvine location. Public hearing meetings will be held in each Caltrans district in the month of May. You may attend a meeting at any District that is convenient to you. Click on the chart below for a listing of dates and meeting locations.