2022 Transporter Newsletter Quarter 2

Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities sent this bulletin at 03/31/2022 09:00 AM AKDT

Please join us in welcoming Jennifer Rackliff (she/her) to the State of Alaska, DOT&PF Civil Rights Office as the Research Analyst 2. She was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska, and graduated from Robert Service High School. Prior to joining the CRO, Jennifer has worked for the State of Alaska in several departments including Fish & Game, the Alaska Oil & Gas Conservation Commission, and Transportation & Public Facilities in administrative and statistical technician roles. She also has experience as a revenue cycle specialist and billing specialist with Hope Community Resources.

Jennifer is a great addition to the team, and she looks forward to continuing the mission of the Department of Transportation to Keep Alaska Moving, and specifically to ensure equal access and opportunity for all Alaskans.

We're excited to welcome our new DBE Firms!

Kuna Engineering, LLC

Synergy Development Limited

Teya Enterprises, LLC

RNT Professional Services, LLC

Sushi On The Fly

AKS Insurance Services, Inc

C.J. Contractors, Inc

19th Annual DBE Conference

Thank you so much to those who joined us at this year's virtual DBE Conference. We had around 25 presenters, including Commissioner Ryan Anderson, Mayor Dave Bronson, Dr. Ralph Townsend, Bill Popp and Ryan Wilson with FHWA. You can find all webinars and presentations on our Civil Rights website:

• Day 1 Presentations and Audio
• Day 2 Presentations and Audio
• Day 3 Presentations and Audio

We look forward to seeing you next year!

Did you attend the 2022 DBE Conference?

Take a moment to fill out our post-conference survey!

Update on DBE Program Size Standards

Effective March 1, 2022 the business size standard for applicant and certified DBEs seeking to participate in FHWA and FTA-assisted contracts is now $28.48 million (adjusted from $26.29 million). This adjustment does not apply to the Airport Concession DBE (ACDBE) program under 49 CFR part 23.

Applicant and certified firms must still meet the size standard appropriate to the type of work the firm seeks to perform on DOT-assisted contracts. Business size standards vary by industry according to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code(s) defined by the Small Business Administration (SBA).

The $28.48 million business size standard does not apply to FAA-assisted projects. DBE firms participating in FAA-assisted projects must meet the size standard appropriate to the type of work, based solely on the applicable NAICS code size standard for that work. Unified Certification Program (UCP) directories must clearly indicate which firms are only eligible for counting on FAA-assisted work.

Find out more information via U.S. DOT Website.

Bidder Registration Update

All firms are required to submit a Bidder’s Registration form before an Alaska DOT&PF project can be awarded.

New email: DOT.CRO.FORMS@ALASKA.GOV

The Bidder Registration form must be submitted to the CRO on an annual basis by January 1 and is valid thru December 31.

Interested in promoting diversity in the Alaska construction workforce?

Check out the latest Women in Construction video produced by We Build Alaska and Associated General Contractors of Alaska.

Women In The Trades

The Women in the Trades program gives hands-on training to help women transition into a well-paid construction career and offers the same training opportunities in a female-only learning environment.

Upcoming Classes for Women in the Trades

What: Construction Truck Driver Training
When: June 6-17
Cost: Free
Link: Register at AlaskaWorks.org

Average Starting Pay: $20.72/hour

Highlighting Alaska's Construction History and women's contribution!

Florine Walker was the first known black woman hired to work on the Trans Alaska Pipeline. Walker earned a living as a culinary worker and food server in the camps along the construction route. Their contribution to the pipeline was a pivotal role in the civil rights era, women's and Alaskan History. Resource: Black History in the Last Frontier

About Alaska DOT&PF

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities oversees 237 airports, 10 ferries serving 35 communities, more than 5,600 miles of highway and 776 public facilities throughout the state of Alaska. The mission of the department is to "Keep Alaska Moving through service and infrastructure."

The DOT&PF operates Federal Programs without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Full Title VI Nondiscrimination Policy: dot.alaska.gov/tvi_statement.shtml. To file a complaint go to: dot.alaska.gov/cvlrts/titlevi.shtml

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