FHWA DBE Goal Methodology 2024-2026 Public Comment Period/Meeting
The Civil Rights Office (CRO) with the State of Alaska, Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) invites public comment on our Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Goal Methodology for Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2024-2026. The purpose of this public comment is to give an opportunity for all Alaskans and those in the transportation and construction industries a chance to give feedback on this goal methodology.
As a recipient of FHWA funding the State of Alaska and the Civil Rights Office are required to submit a DBE goal methodology triennially. This goal methodology has been prepared according to the criteria set forth in 49 CFR Part 26.45, and it is based on demonstrable evidence of the availability of all DBE firms that are ready, willing, and able to perform work on FHWA-assisted contracts relative to all businesses that are ready, willing and able to participate on FHWA-assisted contracts.
For FFY 2024-2026, DOT&PF has established an overall DBE goal of 9.39% to be accomplished entirely through the use of race-neutral means.
You will find a draft copy of this Goal Methodology online at State of Alaska, DOT&PF, Civil Rights Home Page: https://dot.alaska.gov/cvlrts/index.shtml
Join us for the public comment meeting on Tuesday, July 11 at 11:00 AM AKST to hear more information on the FHWA DBE Goal Methodology 2024-2026. During this meeting you are able to make comments and ask questions. Register for the meeting HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vcuGprD0sGN1z23iE4EfqEL_QzQ8ST29n
Can’t join us but still want to submit a comment? Here are some options:
Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities
ATTN: Civil Rights Office
P.O. Box 196900, Anchorage, AK 99519-6900
All public comments are due by July 28th at 5:00 PM AKST.
Questions? Please contact the State of Alaska DOT&PF Civil Rights Office at:
Live audio transcription will be provided via Zoom during the meeting but if you require further interpretation services, please reach out to us at dbegoalmethodology@alaska.gov five days prior to the meeting.
The State of Alaska, DOT&PF Civil Rights Office vision is to ensure transportation services are provided in a non-discriminatory manner. The DOT&PF operates Federal Programs without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Full Title VI Nondiscrimination Policy: dot.alaska.gov/tvi_statement.shtml. To file a complaint, go to: dot.alaska.gov/cvlrts/titlevi.shtml