Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), as a recipient of federal aid, has developed and implemented a DBE program that conforms to the standards and objectives of Title 49 CFR 26 and to those required under the Wisconsin Statutes sections 84.072, 84.075 and 84.076. To streamline the existing operation and to ensure a more robust DBE program, the Department is interested in a study to examine its DBE project award process and contractor outreach efforts that can further develop and expand DBE firms capacity to fulfill subcontract opportunities on federally assisted WisDOT contracts. This study will lead to the development of a set of recommendations to maximize DBE participation and success rate. It will also set directions for developing and implementing a unique and robust DBE pilot training program to help address and remove the barriers faced by DBEs in Wisconsin.
Project Documents
- Research Brief (coming soon)
- Final Report (coming soon)
Project Details
Status
Ongoing
Start Date
January 1, 2022
End Date
June 30, 2023
Focus Areas
Data Analytics, Modeling and Simulation
Economy and Policy
Sponsors
US Dept Of Transportation
Wi Dept Of Transportation
Research Centers
Institute for Physical Infrastructure and Transportation (IPIT)
Principal Investigator
Ghorbanpoor, Al
Professor Emeritus, Civil and Environmental Engineering University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Co-Principal Investigator
Qin, Xiao
Director, Institute for Physical Infrastructure and Transportation (IPIT)
Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee