October 2016 Newsletter

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October 2016


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EOD now has its own Facebook page, which will be used to enhance our communication efforts with our DBE community and INDOT stakeholders.  Our Facebook page can be accessed with the following link:  http://bit.ly/1Sx2pwH


Newly Certified DBEs

1st AEROW Valuation Group, LLC,

7Gen Construction

A+ Student Staffing, Inc.

ALG Trucking

Barclay Sebree, LLC

Bootmakers, LLC

Buckeye Bituminous Transport, LLC

Centrex Electrical Supply Corp.

Choice Trucking

Christopher J Obudho

CNC Safety, LLC

Compass Solutions, LLC

Conrey Towing, LLC

Cromedy Construction Corp.

DES Wholesale, LLC

E.I.B. Communications

Educators 4 Education, LLC

G4 Tool & Technology, Inc.

Global Marketing Solutions, LLC

HLA Trucking

Information Systems Consultant

INVO Cleaning Services

Lynch & Associates Engineering Consultants

Marmolejo Contractors, Inc.

Professional Information Systems, Inc.

RCR Technology Corporation

RM Chin & Associates, Inc.

Sebree Consulting, LLC

TCR Rail Systems, LLC

Tecma Associates, Inc.

The Etica Group

VEI Solutions, Inc. 


Contact Us

Economic Opportunity
Division

100 N Senate Avenue, N750

Indianapolis, IN  46204-2249

Fax: 317-233-0891

Website: www.in.gov/indot

Email: DBECertification@indot.IN.gov

Documents

It's Here!

New Electronic DBE/ACDBE Process

The new portal for DBE/ACDBE Certification is up and running! One of the most important things to keep in mind as you go this process is: DON'T PANIC!

A quick reference guide is provided to assist you through each step.

Helpful Tips for Existing DBEs:

  • THIS IS NOT A NEW APPLICATION for Existing DBEs!  You are simply filling in gaps which occurred due to one of our databases being paper.
  • You DO NOT have to upload any documents except when you complete the “No Change” portion of the process. Read more

No Change Instructions


EDI

INDOT Training for Indiana Certified DBEs

It was my first year and it was something that I will never forget. I have become a better businessman and leader in my company. Ryan Potter, Reap Construction Group

The presenters were extremely knowledgeable and engaging to all participants. Title VII Compliance, Inc., Claudia Douglas-Smith

The facilitators were very experienced and did a wonderful job keeping the presentations flowing with lots of audience participation. Margaret Conway, Innovative Energy Solutions

The information that was shared has been applied to my business and has been very effective. James Elzy, Kingdom Steel, LLC Read more


Ruels

DBE Transportation Rules

This article is intended to provide instructional guidance and reinforces the current rules and regulations that apply whenever a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (“DBE”) firm is utilized for transportation services on an INDOT federal-aid contract. Failure to comply with the following provisions may affect how DBE participation is counted and credited on a covered project. Read more


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INDY AIRPORT AWARDS MILLIONS IN SUPPLIER DIVERSITY CONTRACTS

Indianapolis International Airport on Track to Hit Diversity Supplier Goals for 2016

INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 31, 2016) – When it comes to giving certified disadvantaged-, minority-, women- and veteran-owned business enterprises a fair opportunity at contractual work, the Indianapolis Airport Authority has the numbers to prove its walking the talk. In the first six months of 2016, the IAA has awarded 24 percent of its supplier contractual work to disadvantaged-, minority-, women- and veteran-owned businesses. Read more 


PTC

Indiana Procurement Technical Assistance Center

Workshop How to Do Business With Crane NSWC, Greencastle 10/4

Marketing to Federal Government 10/12

Introduction to Government Contracting and Marketing 10/26 

Read more


City

 Events

Certification Workshop Oct 11, 2016

CDC Match Maker Event Oct 19, 2016

Certification Workshop Nov 15, 2016


Contracts

Contracts and Construction

Are you interested in participating on the heavy highway constructions jobs at INDOT, but you don't know where to find the opportunities? Just click below and find the construction opportunities coming up within the next 18 months. 

18 Month Letting Reports

18-Month Construction Letting List (All Projects)


Procurement

INDOT Bid Opportunities

Did you know that INDOT has bid opportunities separately from the Indiana Department of Administration (IDOA)? INDOT has a need for items that are unique and exclusive to INDOT; we are proud to be able to list these items separate from the IDOA listing. To see INDOT's, listing please visit INDOT's Procurement webpage. Good luck in finding new opportunities for your business.

If you have any questions or comments, contact: Diana Poturalski  


Webpage Changes

The “Certification Resources” section of webpage, http://www.in.gov/indot/2748.htm, is changing as a result of the NEW Electronic Application process. The changes will include; the deactivation of the link to request a Business/Bidder Registration Number, the removal of forms such as the application for DBE/ACDBE certification, Additional Documentation Checklist, No Change Affidavit and Personal Net Worth Statement.

These items have been integrated into the Electronic Application. A User Guide will provide instructions to access the Indiana Technical Application Pathway (ITAP) for the DBE/ACDBE Application and its tools. The user guide will be available on EOD’s website.

Please note: DBE related materials will no longer accepted through the DBE Certification Mailbox. 


Make Sure You Are In Compliance

The following information must be conspicuously posted at all federal-aid project sites by the prime contractor and its subcontractors for employees to view. Copies of these posters can be found at the following link:  http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/programadmin/contracts/poster.cfm