Electronic DBE/ACDBE Process
Enroll NOW!
Nearly six months ago, the DBE application process went
totally electronic. For existing DBEs, this is your portal for submitting your
annual No Change affidavits and requesting additions to your certification. The
most important tip as DBEs become familiar with this new process is DON’T
PANIC. EOD certification staff is available to provide assistance. Read more
A quick reference guide is provided to assist you
through each step.
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 Changes to Apprentice Ratios
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has recently notified INDOT that the journey worker-to-apprentice ratio for laborers has been changed. Instead of the 4:1 ratio, the ratio is now 1:1 for the first laborer apprentice and 3:1 thereafter. Translated, this means that the first apprentice brought onto a job site must have one journey level worker tied to it. For every apprentice thereafter, there must be at least three journey workers. Read more
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 Entrepreneurial Development Institute 2017
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) and
the Federal Highway Association (FHWA) are providing the INDOT Entrepreneurial
Development Institute (EDI) for Indiana-certified DBEs with the ability and the
desire to bid on Indiana heavy highway construction contracts.
The theme for this year’s training is “Little by Little, Purpose, Process and
Progress,” and will be presented in three modules. The first module will
take place Jan. 12-14. The second module will be held Feb. 22-25, and the final
module will be presented March 16-18. All training sessions will be held at the Homewood Suites, 11355 N. Meridian Street, Carmel, Indiana. Read more
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 Ways to Make Your Business Stand Out Among the Crowd
Over the years I have come in contact with hundreds of businesses. A few were unique but more often than not, one business was just like the other! Some I remember, others not so much. Of the ones I remember what made them stick out? Why did they leave me with a lasting impressions?
I did a little research and the following is what I found to be the most common response. Read more
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 Construction Connection
The Southwest Indiana Chamber’s
Diverse Business Alliance is having their second annual Construction Connection
on February 22nd from 3-6pm at the Southern Indiana Career Technical
Center. This is a great event for construction subcontractors and
suppliers to mix and mingle with prime contractors while also learning about up
and coming regional projects and any necessary diverse spend goals associated
with them. Find out if your company could fit the needs of various
projects in the Southwest Indiana Region. Project sponsors include, City
of Evansville, Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation, Ivy Tech, as well as
Regional Cities Initiatives such as the Evansville Regional Airport Terminal
Renovation, and many more.
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 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 Construction Letting List (All Projects)
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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
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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 here. |
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