Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program public meeting in Shoreline

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program disparity study now online; WSDOT to host public meetings

OLYMPIA – A study to determine whether the Washington State Department of Transportation’s contracting activities are fair and equitable for all is now available for review. The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program disparity study analyzed information about local marketplace conditions for minority-owned and women-owned businesses and the degree to which WSDOT utilizes these businesses.

The study in its entirety and an executive summary are available online.

As a next step, WSDOT will hold a series of public meetings to discuss the results of the study and receive comments on the overall DBE goal options contained within the study. The Shoreline meeting will be held from 5:30 to 8:30pm:

Tuesday, June 18 – North Seattle

WSDOT NW Region Headquarters

Cafeteria Conference Room

15700 Dayton Ave. N

Shoreline, WA 98133

During these meetings, WSDOT will also talk about the new Small Business Enterprise Program and its benefits, eligibility and prime contractor requirements. Persons wanting to attend a meeting should reserve a spot by calling 888-259-9143 or emailing.

A webinar has been scheduled for June 24 from 1:30 to 4:30pm for individuals who are unable to attend a meeting. Registration for this webinar.

Comments on the overall DBE goal options may also be submitted in writing and emailed or mailed to:

Disparity Study

Washington State Department of Transportation

PO Box 47314

Olympia, WA  98504-7314

For more information, email or call 888-259-9173.