Statewide; ctdot's prequalification project will provide training and technical assistance to DBE contractors throughout the prequalification process

The Department of Transportation Connecticut (CTDOT) received a $134,507.79 Project Grant award from the Federal Highway Administration (CFDA 20.205 - Highway Planning and Construction) on August 27, 2024. The grant will fund CTDOT's Prequalification Project, which will provide training and technical assistance to Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) contractors throughout the prequalification process to increase their participation as prime contractors on FHWA projects. The project will be conducted statewide and have a performance period ending on September 30, 2026. This federal grant supports CTDOT's efforts to enhance the capacity of DBE contractors and promote their greater involvement in federally-funded transportation infrastructure projects across Connecticut.

Project description

Statewide; ctdot's prequalification project will provide training and technical assistance to DBE contractors throughout the prequalification process to increase their participation as prime contractors on fhwa projects. Project term end date 09/30/2026. (OT)