Our transportation department receives federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Federal Highway Administration, the Federal Transit Administration, and the Federal Aviation Administration. In accordance with Title 49, Part 26 of the Code of Federal Regulations, recipients of these funds are required to set an overall triennial goal for participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in their Department of Transportation assisted contracts. The triennial goal is established to ensure that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises have reasonable opportunity to participate in Department of Transportation assisted contracts.

We have reviewed data collected on Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in the region and determined that the current Disadvantaged Business Enterprises goal of 25% remains appropriate for the 2023-2025 fiscal years. As part of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprises triennial goal process, the transportation department program held a Disadvantaged Business Enterprises workshop and public meeting for feedback.  A 30-day public comment period was conducted from June 13, 2022 to July 13, 2022. The schedule for the Disadvantaged Business Enterprises triennial goal process is shown in the chart below.

Request approval of the updated fiscal years 2023-2025 Triennial Disadvantaged Business Enterprises percentage for contracts receiving U.S. Department of Transportation funding. (Staff Contact: Craig Raborn)