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

Very good presentation. Clear, precise, to the point.

Pat V.

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

Was it worth my time? Absolutely. I have heard of DBE and Buy America, but have not really been given any training on how complex the subjects are. The training was extremely helpful to me for making decisions as an IE can directly affect DBE and possibly Buy America. The training has given me another tool that I can reference to make smart decisions.

Andrew M.

I found the training session very informative. I have been with this organization for almost 5 years and only lately have I heard of “Buy America.” I was quite surprised to hear that we’ve been doing it for as long as we have. I think it was very beneficial for my staff and me to hear what it is and the details surrounding the importance of compliance and all that goes into the process. Thank you for including us in your training.

Patty M.Accounts Payable Supervisor

I thought the presentation was well worth my time. I understand much better what the BAA and DBE forms are actually used for now.

Jessica S.

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 thought that you did a great job with your presentation. You made good time with all the information that you gave. It is good that you give this to all departments along the Supply Chain, for it makes everyone understand the importance and justify why we do what we do.

Greg R.Materials

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

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 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.