DBE Supportive Services Consulting

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) DOT51825-1 is a competitive selection contract focused on providing comprehensive Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Supportive Services Consulting. The contract enables the procurement of targeted business development services for minority business enterprises in the transportation sector. Specific services include needs assessments, technical skills development, business management support, financial guidance, and networking assistance for DBE companies. The consulting services cover critical areas such as estimating, bidding, accounting, bonding, business planning, and marketing strategies to help DBE firms increase their participation in Federal-Aid highway contracts.

CEI of America LLC has been awarded this contract, which will run from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, with a total contract value of $344,000. The competitive selection contract covers the state of Ohio and is designed to support at least 25 DBE companies through a comprehensive consulting approach. The contract will be executed by a team of eight staff members, including a project manager, project administrator, DBE advisors, and support specialists, with hourly rates ranging from $65 to $125. The IDV is structured to provide both remote and in-person consulting services, with the primary goal of enhancing the capacity and competitiveness of minority-owned businesses in the transportation contracting landscape.