WSDOT Disparity Study Informational Meetings

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is conducting a Disadvantaged Business  Enterprise (DBE) Disparity Study. The Study will examine:

• The utilization and availability of DBE
• Race- and gender-based barriers to full and fair opportunities to compete for WSDOT’s prime contracts and subcontracts
• The experiences of all types of firms with WSDOT’s DBE program and overall contracting policies

WSDOT will be hosting  a series of Study informational meetings to ensure opportunity for interested people across  the state to participate in the Study. These meetings will:

• Provide an introduction to the Study team
• Explain the legal and regulatory standards applicable to studies and the DBE program
• Describe the Study process and timeline for completion
• Include information on how to provide further input

QUESTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION
Consultant conducting the study: Colette Holt & Associates wsdot_study@mwbelaw.com
WSDOT’s study manager: Jackie  Bayne, Policy & Reporting Liaison, WSDOT Office of Equal Opportunity, 360-705-7084, BayneJ@wsdot.wa.gov

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