Section 1: Overview
Prior to letting a construction project, a DBE project goal will be set by TxDOT. For projects with a specified percentage DBE goal, prime contractors make a commitment to meet the goal by signing the proposal and submitting a bid.
Pre-Estimate Actions
It is recommended the DBE take the following pre-estimate
actions:
- Review contracting resources beginning with the TxDOT web site for Notices to Contractors.
- Thoroughly review plans and specifications prior to submitting a quote.
- Promptly respond to prime contractor solicitation expressing your intention/interest in quoting or not.
- Seek appropriate assistance and ask questions of prime contractors in a timely manner.
- Consistent with effective business practices, submit quotes clearly noting which items of work your firm is certified to perform.
- If a prime contractor rejects a bid, consider negotiating to do a smaller portion of work quoted.