Civil Rights

Upcoming DBE Events

Contact Mary Zimmerman, DBE Support Services Program Manager, with any DBE questions:
maryz@iastate.edu | 515-450-1278

January — February 2023

Jan. 12

DOING BUSINESS WITH IDOT CONTRACTS & SPECIFICATIONS BUREAU WEBINAR

This 1-hour webinar provides an overview of the requirements needed to register, bid, and be awarded bids by the IDOT Contracts and Specifications Bureau.

Jason Miller, IDOT Prequalification Analyst, will present on:
  • Prequalification and becoming a Prime or Subcontractor
  • Qualification and becoming a Qualified Contractor (how this differs from Prequalification)
  • Small Business Development Contracts and how to become a Certified Small Business Contractor
  • Bid Bonds
  • The Letting process
  • Additional information and online resources

Jan. 19

DBES DOING IDOT BUSINESS WITH EXCELLENCE - AMES EDIR BUILDING

This event, prepared by Iowa DOT auditors and trainers and presented by Wes Musgrove, Director of Construction and Materials Bureau, is a great way for DBE companies to get the "inside scoop" direct from the source!

Participants will learn how to confidently pursue and successfully perform Iowa DOT projects. They will be given a holistic approach to what the DOT considers a successful contractor. This includes the process for bids, administration requirements, subcontracts/contracts, communication, and basic expectations on projects from the Contracts & Specifications Bureau within the Iowa DOT.

This is a perfect opportunity for participants to ask direct questions and build relationships with the DOT personnel.

Jan – Feb (Construction Diversity Accelerator)

Turner Construction 5-week cohort session: Jan – Feb 2023

  1. Preconstruction and Procurement – Estimating, plan reading, bidding, vendor prequalification, contracts, insurance
  2. Engineering – RFIs, submittals, change management; Payment Applications – schedule of values, lien waivers, sworn statements, Textura, APP
  3. Scheduling – pull planning, manpower, sequencing, trade coordination
  4. Safety/Lean – logistics, Building LIFE, 5S, PTP, JHA
  5. Business Development/Graduation/Panel with Key Leaders – networking, pursuits, upcoming opportunities, UBE certification

Events are at no charge. Attendees need to register.

All these and other government contracting events can be found at: bit.ly/3Mpuh8j


Iowa DOT ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other nondiscrimination statutes. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Iowa DOT Civil Rights at 515-239-1111 or by email at civil.rights@iowadot.us.

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