WSDOT seeks input on I-5 bridge DBE goals
(From WSDOT) The Washington State Department of Transportation and Oregon Department of Transportation have created the overall Disadvantaged Business Enterprise project goal for the I-5 Bridge Replacement Program, General Engineering Consulting Agreement. This Architectural & Engineering project has a proposed overall DBE goal of 15 percent of the total contract payment amount. For more information about this goal, please click here.
We want to hear from you about what types of information and any other consideration we should make as we establish this joint state project DBE goal. We are accepting public comments on the project DBE goal until 5:00 pm Monday, June 1. For individuals and firms:
- Based in Washington, please email your comments to Jackie Bayne, WSDOT Office of Equal Opportunity at BayneJ@wsdot.wa.gov.
- Based in Oregon, please email your comments to Kenny Gunn, ODOT Office of Civil Rights, kenneth.j.gunn@odot.state.or.us.
We would appreciate your participation and input throughout this process. To learn more about the goal and how to provide feedback, you are welcome to participate in one of the following public meetings:
When: Tuesday, May 26, 2020 – 1:00 – 2:30 pm
How: Microsoft Teams (Computer or phone with Microsoft Teams software installed is required.)
When: Wednesday, May 27, 2020 – 2:00 to 3:30 pm
How: Teleconference (Call in only. No computer or software necessary.)
Advance registration is required. Please register with Michael Carpenter at Carpenm@wsdot.wa.gov or 360.522.0848 to indicate the meeting you will be attending. Detailed instructions on how to participate will be sent.