Items Tagged with 'DBE'

Chicago transit projects could halt within days as a $2.1-B federal funding freeze forces contractors toward demobilization. Compliance with department of transportation policy guidance on MWBE programs triggered the dispute.

But ruling does not change minority, women or disadvantaged business participation requirements for federal projects.

Executive discusses launch of MBDI University and how he is empowering small firms with education and access to capital.

Classes and consultations aim to transform small business owners into strong construction executives through a comprehensive curriculum.

Interim final rule issued this month eliminates sex- and race-based presumptions for firms to qualify as disadvantaged business enterprises.

The sudden change in DBE contracting rules has created uncertainty for both small firms and prime contractors that subcontract with them.

Dept. of Transportation officials indicated the money would be frozen pending a review of DBE practices, which will be delayed by the government shutdown.

The U.S. Dept. of Transportation is asking a judge to prevent it from using contract goals with race- or sex-based eligibility requirements.

The heads of six state DOTs have signed on to the Equity in Infrastructure Project's pledge to increase the share of prime contracts that go to disadvantaged businesses.