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 [email protected]
