To provide business development services to DBE firms to increase their participation as primes or sub-contractors on fhwa projects

The Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration awarded a $309,984.58 Project Grant to the Connecticut Department of Transportation to provide business development services to Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) firms. The goal is to increase DBE firm participation as prime contractors or subcontractors on FHWA highway projects in Connecticut. Funded activities under the September 22, 2022 award will be carried out through October 31, 2024 as part of the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205). This program aims to assist states in constructing, preserving, and improving highways. By helping DBE firms gain qualifications and win more transportation contracts as primes or subs, this award supports the program's objective of developing an equitable and inclusive transportation infrastructure system.

Project description

Statewide - ctdot's BDP (business development program) is to provide business development services to DBE firms to increase their participation as primes or sub-contractors on fhwa projects, per the fhwa approved statement of work. Project term ends 10/31/2024 (PE).