The External Civil Rights Division is responsible for administration of all programs related to non-discrimination, affirmative action, and equal opportunity, related to MoDOT contracting activities using federal funds. The primary programs include the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Contract Compliance, On the Job Training, Title VI Non-discrimination and Commercially Useful Function Programs.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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MoDOT's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Overall DBE Goal Public Notice
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MoDOT's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Overall DBE Goal Public Notice
MoDOT FAA & FTA Overall DBE Goal Public Meetings
In accordance with requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation as set forth in 49 CFR Part 26, as amended, the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), External Civil Rights Division, hereby notifies the public that it is updating the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal for the Aviation Section and Transit Section for applicable professional services, construction and procurement contracts for federal fiscal years 2025 – 2027 (October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2027).
MoDOT is requesting the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) consideration for the approval of the proposed overall DBE goal of 9.71% for the next 3-year period of FFY 2025 – 2027.
MoDOT is requesting the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) consideration for the approval of the proposed overall DBE goal of 0.71% for the next 3-year period of FFY 2025 – 2027.
A virtual public teleconference meeting will be held to discuss MoDOT’s FAA’s and FTA’s overall DBE goal. Below is the schedule and links to register for the virtual meetings. Please register for the virtual meeting you’re interested in attending. If interested in attending both, you must register for each separately.
- MoDOT’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) overall DBE goal - July 31, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. (central time):
- MoDOT’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) overall DBE goal - July 31, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. (central time):
If you have any questions or require special accommodations, please contact MoDOT’s External Civil Rights Division at 573-526-2978.
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Lunch & Learn: DBE Application Process
- Please join MoDOT’s External Civil Rights (ECR) team as we review the new US DOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Uniform Certification Application, the Personal Net Worth Statement, the application process, which documents will need to be submitted with the application, and the new USDOT forms. Please join us for this informational webinar and take advantage of the opportunity to ask questions of ECR staff regarding the application and required documents.
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DATE: Thursday, August 1, 2024
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TIME: 12:00 p.m. (noon) - 1:00 p.m. CST
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Click here to register
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Please feel free to click on these links to review the DBE Application and the Personal Net Worth Statement.
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- Please join MoDOT’s External Civil Rights (ECR) team as we review the new US DOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Uniform Certification Application, the Personal Net Worth Statement, the application process, which documents will need to be submitted with the application, and the new USDOT forms. Please join us for this informational webinar and take advantage of the opportunity to ask questions of ECR staff regarding the application and required documents.
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Click here for the 2024 Lunch & Learn Webinar Series Schedule
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MoDOT's External Civil Rights Division offers Business Development Training in St. Louis and Kansas City areas (for information see Supportive Services)
OPPORTUNITIES:
Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact the External Civil Rights Office (ECR) at (573) 526-2978. Persons who are Deaf or Hard of hearing may contact ECR through Relay Missouri Services at (800) 735-2966 or 7-1-1 (Toll Free – TTY) at least 3 working days in advance.