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Examining the disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) program.

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  • Corporate Creators:
    University of Michigan
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  • Publication/ Report Number:
    RC-1582
  • Resource Type:
    Tech Report
  • Geographical Coverage:
    Michigan
  • Corporate Publisher:
    Michigan. Dept. of Transportation
  • NTL Classification:
    NTL-PLANNING AND POLICY-PLANNING AND POLICY ; NTL-ECONOMICS AND FINANCE-ECONOMICS AND FINANCE
  • Abstract:
    U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program

    regulations require recipients of US DOT financial assistance, namely, state and local transportation

    agencies, to establish goals for the participation of disadvantaged entrepreneurs and certify the

    eligibility of DBE firms to participate in their US DOT-assisted contracts.

    The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has established a DBE program in accordance with

    regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation at 49 CFR Part 26. MDOT has received federal

    financial assistance from US DOT, and, as a condition of receiving this assistance, MDOT has signed an

    assurance that it will comply with 49 CFR Part 26.

    A recent audit by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) with MDOT field engineers and other

    staff identified a need for improved communications with respect to the MDOT DBE program.

    Specifically, after interviewing four Resident and Project Engineers, it was evident that their level of

    engagement in the DBE program did not meet the minimum expectations, and the MDOT Construction

    Manual contained little or no references to the DBE requirements.

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    2010-0296
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