The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is conducting a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Disparity Study. The study will examine:
- The utilization and availability of DBE
- Race- and gender-based barriers to full and fair opportunities to compete for WSDOT’s prime contracts and subcontracts
- The experiences of all types of firms with WSDOT’s DBE program and overall contracting policies
WSDOT will be hosting a series of study informational meetings to ensure opportunity for interested people across the state to participate in the study. These meetings will:
- Provide an introduction to the Study team
- Explain the legal and regulatory standards applicable to studies and the DBE program
- Describe the study process and timeline for completion
- Include information on how to provide further input
MEETING LOCATIONS:
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
5:30 to 7:30 PM
WSDOT NW Region Headquarters, Cafeteria Conference Room
15700 Dayton Avenue North, Shoreline
Register Here
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
5:30 to 7:30 PM
WSDOT SW Region Headquarters
11018 NE 51st Circle, Vancouver
Register Here
Thursday, May 12, 2016
5:30 to 7:30 PM
South Seattle Community College, Georgetown Campus, C122
6737 Corson Avenue South, Seattle
Register Here
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
5:30 to 7:30 PM
WSDOT Pasco Maintainance Facility
1812 North 4th Avenue, Pasco
Register Here
Thursday, June 2, 2016
5:30 to 7:30 PM
WSDOT Eastern Region Headquarters
Spokane County Conference Room
2714 North Mayfair Street, Spokane
Register Here
For more information, contact Jackie Bayne, the study manager, at (360) 705-7084 or baynej@wsdot.wa.gov.
