USDOT - Diversity Matters 2 US

United States Department of Transportation:

Useful USDOT Links:

USDOT DBE Rule 49 CFR Part 26 Participation by DBEs in DOT Financial Assistance Programs
DBE Appeal Decisions
Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) Office of Civil Rights
FAA dbE-Connect System
Federal Highway Administration (“FHWA”) DBE Rule 49 CFR Part 21 Nondiscrimination in Federally-Assisted Program of the DOT
FHWA Office of Civil Rights Overview

DM2US comments to USDOT’s 2012 NPRM on DBE Program Implementation Modifications Comments

OIG’s report on the USDOT’s administration of its DBE Program “Weaknesses in the Department’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Limit Achievement of Its Objectives” Comments

Training Feedback

I had no idea about Buy America and didn’t know all about DBE either. The meeting was very knowledgeable and I thought very well organized as far as how you went into details and made it very easy to listen too. Most informational meetings that I’ve attended lack the personal touch that you incorporated.

Sue B.Projects

Many thanks for the presentation. It was a complicated subject, simply given and I enjoyed it. I particularly liked the enthusiasm and passion with which it was given.

Ian M.

Nice job on presentation, even with my experience in both subjects, I found the presentation interesting and even learned something new. Thanks!

William F.

I honestly felt that you did a very good job today and kept the attention of the group you certainly know your job andI learned many things today.

Dave W.

Nice job. While I had some familiarity with both BAA and DBE/WBE/MBE, I learned a lot. Gotta agree with you. Your approach, providing candid insight, is a welcomed change. Thanks for taking the time to enlighten us and keep us in synch with the business needs.

David B.Material Availability Improvement Team

It was a pleasure to attend this training. I commend you on a job well done. You are a natural presenter and the message was clear and very informative. I took a LOT away from the class. Thank you very much for the opportunity to attend.

Kelly B.Project Scheduling

I feel that you did an excellent job in your presentation. It was well thought out, very well presented and contained very valuable and useful information. Thanks for the info!

Rich H.

I enjoyed the presentation this a.m. very much. You have a great command of the facts and a broad knowledge of the subject. The pace and timing was right on target. Well done.

Carl H.

I appreciate the invitation to attend today’s DBE & Buy America Training Session. I felt it was very beneficial to me and well worth my time. You did a great job with your presentation.

Keith B.Buyer

I thought the training was very useful. I have only been here since the 1st week in August but I have heard Naomi and Deb talk about Buy America. The more the entire organization knows about the process the better chance of positive results.

Paul C.Finance