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Implementing Race-Neutral Measures in State DBE Programs

This document provides insights on implementing race-neutral strategies in State Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Programs. It offers a synthesis of successful race-neutral measures used by various Departments of Transportation (DOTs) and strategies to overcome challenges in administering DBE programs. The study evaluates the severity of challenges faced by respondents and highlights the most effective strategies rated by them. States employing 100% race-neutral measures demonstrated consistency in their approaches, emphasizing the importance of communication between DBEs and prime contractors. For further information on Race-Neutral Measures, contact GCAP Services, Inc.

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Implementing Race-Neutral Measures in State DBE Programs

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  1. Summary Prepared By: Implementing Race-Neutral Measures in State DBE Programs April 2019 • Patrick Casey and Andrea Thomas with CTC & Associates LLC; and James S. Thiel, Attorney at Law • Implementing Race-Neutral Measures in State Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Programs (2011) 1

  2. Contents 2

  3. NCHRP Project 20-05: Synthesis of Highway Practice • Authorized by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials • Funded through the National Cooperative Highway Research Program • Compiles and documents race-neutral strategies used successfully by state Departments of Transportation (DOTs) • Synthesize and identify remedies used to overcome problems involving race-neutral efforts faced by state DOTs when administering DBE programs 3

  4. Background 4

  5. Methods 5

  6. Significant Challenges Respondents were asked to rate the severity of 19 challenges and their impact on achieving DBE goals. 6

  7. Challenges Cont. 7

  8. Most Effective Strategies 8

  9. Top 10 Rated Strategies 9

  10. Supportive Services as Solutions 10

  11. Transitioning to 100% Race-Neutral Measures States using 100% race-neutral measures were similar in their responses for strategies and challenges; however, they did fall within 20 percentage points in their ratings compared to other states. There were no strategies that were commonly used but rated ineffective. All states responded with additional information emphasizing the importance of communication between DBEs and prime contractors. Additional recommendations include: 11

  12. Additional Information To access this study, visit http://nap.edu/14505 12

  13. For more information about Race-Neutral Measures, contact GCAP Services, Inc. Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Address: 3525 Hyland Avenue, Suite 260, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Website: www.gcapservices.com Email: bizdev@gcapservices.com Phone: 714-800-1795 Fax: 714-242-1823 13

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