bridges to federal dot contracting opportunities

US DOT Grantee serving small businesses in the transportation industry in Colorado, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah

and Wyoming.

US DOT SBTRC

STATE/LOCAL DOT AGENCIES

PARTNERS IN INCREASING THE NUMBER OF SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ARE WILLING AND

ABLE TO BID ON DOT FUNDED PROJECTS

HOW WE DO THAT

Disseminate informationPerform one-on-one counseling

Provide technical assistancePromote/administer US DOT programs

Targeted Transportation Businesses

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE),SBA 8(a),

HUB-zone,Woman-Owned Business,

Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Business, that provide services that are procured by

US DOT and US DOT funded agencies.

Current US DOT Programs

• Women & Girls Internship Program

• Short Term Lending Program

• Bonding Education Program

Women & Girls Internship Program

Encourage women to select transportation as a career choice.

Be a provider for an intern – hourly wage or possibly a US DOT stipend

Refer students and colleges to us – SBTRC will match applicants with providers

Encourage colleges to offer academic credit

Short Term Lending Program

• Companies that currently have contract with DOT or DOT funded project

• Lines of Credit, managed by DOT through cooperative agreements between DOT and Participating Lenders

• $150 application fee• Paid to Lender through two-party check

www.osdbu.dot.gov

Bonding Education Program

• 10 week commitment• Access to surety bonding agents• Work on creating your company as bondable

or to expand your bond level

May 26 – July 28, 2011 - - Denver, COThursdays, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Other Technical Assistance

• Networking with Primes• Connection to Local Resources • Procurement Opportunities with DOT Federal

Agencies• Regional Meeting for agencies and businesses• Business consulting

West Central SBTRC would like to assist you in growing your business.

1445 Market Street, Denver, CO 80202Contact: Lavonna Stathes 303-620-8021Lavonna.stathes@denverchamber.org