CALTRANS Proposes 2014-2016 DBE Goals

Comment Period is open.

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking public input for proposed three year Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goals for the period covering Federal Fiscal 2014 through 2016. As the recipient of funding from the Federal Transportation Administration (FTA), Caltrans is required to establish goals for the inclusion of DBEs. Caltrans has proposed a goal of 4 percent achieved exclusively through race-neutral means. This means that Caltrans expects to meet the goal without the use of DBE participation goals on individual projects. In the past, Caltrans has used various methods to achieve DBE goals. This includes business outreach to existing DBEs, technical assistance and training, improving the contract process, and data collection, monitoring, and reporting of DBEs. In addition to continuing to use the methods outlined above, Caltrans plans to: Expand the web site for easier access to information needed by SB and DBE firms and links to other supportive services, local agencies, and technical assistance; Establishing relationships with financial institutions, surety companies and insurance companies to market Caltrans opportunities in conjunction with SB and DBEs; Look for opportunities to package smaller contracts; Increase the number of certified DBE firms; The comment period is currently open. All comments should be e-mailed to michael.lange@dot.ca.gov or mailed to: Michael LangePO Box 942874 M.S. 39 Sacramento, CA 94274-0001 To read the methodology for the Triennial DBE Goal click here...