Postponed: Public Meeting – Proposed 2023-2025 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Triennial Goal Methodology for Federal Highway Administration Projects
Virtual public meeting dates and times listed below
| Public comment deadline | Comment deadline will be updated once new meeting dates are determined. |
| Virtual details | This set of meetings have been postponed until further notice -The interactive public meetings will be held remotely and can be accessed by registering at the links below.
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| Purpose | The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is conducting public consultation meetings for its Triennial Goal Submission of its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program goal for Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) funded contracts for Federal Fiscal Years 2023-2025. TxDOT seeks public input regarding its proposed DBE goal. TxDOT will conduct five virtual meetings to provide the opportunity for public consultation with minority, women, and general contractor advocacy groups, community organizations, public officials, and all other interested stakeholders. Participants will be able to contribute meaningful information concerning the availability of disadvantaged and non-disadvantaged businesses, the effects of discrimination on opportunities for DBEs, and TxDOT’s efforts to establish a level playing field for the participation of DBEs. Visit the Goal Methodology webpage for more information and review the FAQ’s about the TxDOT Disparity Study. |
| Description | TxDOT's proposed DBE triennial goal methodology for 2023-2025 supports an overall goal of 18.94%. TxDOT plans to satisfy this goal on its FHWA funded contracts with a 10.51% race-conscious component and an 8.43% race-neutral component. The goal methodology was established using information from the disparity study conducted by Colette Holt & Associates. TxDOT encourages any interested persons to provide comments regarding the proposed DBE goal methodology during the comment period. The email address to submit comments is CivilRights@txdot.gov. |
| Accessibility | These events will be conducted in English. If English is not your primary language and you have difficulty communicating effectively in English, you may need an interpreter or document translator; one will be provided to you upon request. If you have a disability and need assistance, special arrangements can be made to accommodate most needs. Please contact the TxDOT Civil Rights Division at 737-224-1414 or CivilRights@txdot.gov, attn. Goals Methodology, no later than one week before the event date that you wish to attend. Please be aware that advance notice is requested as some accommodations may require time for the TxDOT to arrange. |
Posted: August 14, 2024