Proposed DEB plan and goals - Public


Notice for Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2012

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) announces the FFY 2012 proposed Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program Annual Participation goals for the contractible opportunities administered through WisDOT and funded by the US Department of Transportation (USDOT).

The DBE Annual Program Goals are effective for 3 consecutive years. The goals is reviewed annually; any shortfall will require review of the goals appropriateness and a corrective action plan to the USDOT operating administration. The inclusive dates for these proposed goals are October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012.

The USDOT modes with WisDOT established goals are Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Each mode's federal funding level, DBE goal, and expiration date differ. See chart below:

	FAA (Block Grant Funding)	FTA (Vehicles & Fuel)	FHWA (Road Construction)
DBE Program Annual Goal	11.12%	5.25%	12.51%
Anticipated Federal Funding	$36 million	$6 million	$770 million
Expiration Date of DBE Goal	30 September 2013	30 September 2013	30 September 2014

WisDOT has filed information regarding the methodology used in the establishment of the Annual Program Goal for FAA, FHWA and FTA. This information is available for review, inspection and comment until July 22, 2011 at the following address:

Wisconsin Department of Transportation
DBE Program Chief
4802 Sheboygan Avenue, Room 451
Madison, WI 53707-7965

Comments about the plan or goals can be sent to Suki Han by email at suki.han@dot.state.wi.us or by phone at 608-267-3849. She can also refer you to the nearest public participation meeting addressing the Annual DBE Program goals. The complete FFY 2012 DBE Program Annual Goal Plan will be submitted to the appropriate federal agency by September 1, 2011. The approved plans will be posted on WisDOT's web site at http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/business/engrser/dbe-plans.htm after October 1, 2011.

Link to DBE Public Participation Meeting Notice dates and locations.