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Bureau of Small Business Enterprises
The Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) Bureau of Small Business Enterprises, under the purview of the Office of Business and Workforce Diversity, supports a diverse workforce and business community by ensuring equity and inclusion within our projects and programs.
The Bureau of Small Business Enterprises champions an environment where diverse individuals contribute to the shared success of our state and our neighborhoods by focusing on three key pillars: diverse vendors, thriving businesses and an empowered workforce.
We believe IDOT’s vendor network should reflect the diverse communities we serve. We have programs designated to certify minority- and woman-owned businesses and other eligible firms specializing in Construction and Professional Services, so that they can bid on our work.
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Our resources equip small and diverse businesses to build new capabilities, efficient operations, and lasting partnerships.
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We actively confront inequity by removing barriers and providing diverse individuals with career training and resources to build a foundation for success.
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In accordance with 49 Code of Federal Regulations 26.45, the Illinois Department of Transportation will submit its triennial Overall DBE Goal-Setting Methodology to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The methodology calls for an overall DBE goal of 20.27 percent for federal fiscal years 2025-2027. IDOT expects to meet 16.83% of this goal through race-conscious means and 3.44% of this goal through race-neutral means.
The Overall DBE Goal-Setting Methodology Report is included for public inspection below and public comments are welcome. The availability analysis (“Exhibit A”) referenced in the report is also available for review.
Public comments pertaining to this goal recommendation can be emailed to DOT.DBEPublicComment@illinois.gov no later than close of business on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. IDOT will also host two Public Information Hearings via Webex to discuss the goal setting methodology and allow attendees to comment on it.
The first public meeting will be held via Webex on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, from 1:00pm-3:00pm. To join this meeting, the link is:
https://illinois.webex.com/illinois/j.php?MTID=ma46b4c28bec55a62113fd54390b88571
From a mobile device, the number and access code to the July 17 meeting are:
(312) 535-8110, code # 2632 577 0859
The second public meeting will be held via Webex on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, from 4:00pm-6:00pm. To join this meeting, the link is:
https://illinois.webex.com/illinois/j.php?MTID=mbe621d4aea5fe104b4bfbcf2cb110579
From a mobile device, the number and access code to the July 23 meeting are:
(312) 535-8110, code # 2630 844 7702