Washington Department of Transportation (“WSDOT”) Disparity Study - Examining DBE Program
Colette Holt & Associates, Inc (855) 692-3529
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Government Contracting
The Washington State Department of Transportation (“WSDOT”) is conducting a Disparity Study to examine its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (“DBE”) Program for construction and construction-related contracts. WSDOT is conducting this research to ensure that DBEs have equal access to contracting opportunities and that its current program remains legally defensible and administratively successful.
We invite you to participate in the study through a virtual small group interview of business owners. These important sessions will provide an opportunity to relate your experiences with doing business with WSDOT as a prime or subcontractor on WSDOT contracts and projects, or your attempts to do so, any barriers that you have encountered and the operations of the DBE program. Your insights and experiences will help identify potential improvements in our DBE program and encourage increased collaboration while promoting economic growth for all segments of our community.
Virtual Meetings will be held: March 8, 2023.
Please click here to register for a virtual small group interview. You will be taken to a short three-question survey to allow us to direct you to the appropriate session.
All persons requiring special accommodations, including language assistance, should directly contact Colette Holt & Associates, the firm facilitating the sessions, no later than one week prior to the selected session.
Colette Holt & Associates, Inc
(855) 692-3529
The Washington Department of Transportation (“WSDOT”) is conducting a disparity study to examine its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (“DBE”) Program. WSDOT is conducting this research to ensure that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (“DBEs”) have equal access to contracting opportunities and that its current program remains legally defensible and administratively successful.
Colette Holt & Associates will be conducting virtual small group business owner interview sessions for the Study. We would like to enlist your help in reaching out to your members to encourage their participation in these important interviews. A copy of the invitation with a live registration link to share with your members can be found at the end of this email.
These interviews are an opportunity for your members to share information about their experiences in doing business or trying to do business with WSDOT that is essential to understanding the impact of WSDOT’s DBE program.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact us at wsdot-study@mwbelaw.com 855-692-3529 or visit the Study website at wsdot.disparity-study.com.