ADOT

Construction Services Task Force Meeting

adot — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:10:04 +0000

For more meeting information, please contact the Civil Rights Office at 602-712-7761.

Mission Statement:

The mission of the ADOT DBE Construction Services Task Force is to serve as a catalyst for business development by identifying barriers to entry for DBE construction services firms. The Task Force will work with ADOT and transportation industry leadership to find solutions to barriers to entry and serve as a voice for the Arizona DBE community

Goals:

Work with ADOT Leadership and Transportation Industry Stakeholders to:

Identify barriers to entry for the DBE community
Work cooperatively to identify solutions to barriers to entry
Disseminate information regarding solutions to the larger Arizona DBE community
Help foster an environment that contributes to the Arizona economy through utilization of women and minority owned businesses on ADOT projects

Southern SDBE Conference – Tentative Date

adot — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:46:23 +0000

Northern SDBE Conference – Tentative Date

adot — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:28:17 +0000

Central SDBE Conference – Tentative Date

adot — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:26:21 +0000

Construction Services Task Force

adot — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:12:33 +0000

Mission Statement:

Goals:

Work with ADOT Leadership and Transportation Industry Stakeholders to:

Identify barriers to entry for the DBE community
Work cooperatively to identify solutions to barriers to entry
Disseminate information regarding solutions to the larger Arizona DBE community
Help foster an environment that contributes to the Arizona economy through utilization of women and minority owned businesses on ADOT projects

DBE Trailblazer: Kuniklo

adot — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 22:54:02 +0000

Kuniklo provides strategy and technical support to contractors and agencies tangled in a web of federal, state, and local regulations; our strength is economic development. For less than the cost of hiring a staff person, Kuniklo provides their clients with solutions for small business utilization, local hiring programs, and prevailing wage compliance on publicly-funded construction projects. Kuniklo strategies are measurable and can be implemented immediately.

Kuniklo customers are government agencies, private developers, and contractors who receive federal funds, directly or indirectly, which require measurable economic impact during construction projects.

Through professional consulting services, Kuniklo interprets government regulations into action plans and communicate them to project stakeholders. They offer electronic tools to monitor progress and provide real-time status. They provide on-site or project-specific staff to monitor for compliance and deliver on reporting requirements. They also provide technical assistance to project subcontractors so that understanding and implementation is achieved at all levels.

Consultant Champion: Parsons Brinckerhoff

adot — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 22:13:25 +0000

Contributing to the success of our clients is one of the guiding values of Parsons Brinckerhoff. The firm is a leader in the development and operation of infrastructure to meet the current and future needs of communities. The firm provides strategic consulting, planning, and engineering as well as program and construction management services. Our history of success – 126 years nationally and 30 years in Arizona – is attributable to our staff’s strong capabilities and focus on client success. Notable Arizona projects include General Consultant for the METRO Light Rail System, Management Consulting to the Arizona Department of Transportation for the improvements to the I-17 and Loop 303 Freeway Corridors, and numerous freeway, major traffic interchange, and transportation planning projects for municipalities, counties, and agencies throughout the State. We are proud to have numerous DBE firms as integral team members that assisted in the delivery of these beneficial infrastructure projects throughout Arizona.

Construction Champion: Arizona Chapter of the Associated General Contractors

adot — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 22:09:46 +0000

The Arizona Chapter Associated General Contractors supports the Arizona Department of Transportation recent revisions to the DBE program and endorses the ADOT Supportive Services group in their endeavors to create subcontracting opportunities for small contractors and service suppliers performing transportation related services.

The Arizona Chapter, Associated General Contractors (AZAGC), chartered in 1934, is a not-for-profit association of general contractors, subcontractors, and other construction industry affiliated firms engaged in highway, heavy, industrial and municipal-utility construction.

Since our inception, AZAGC has been instrumental in bringing about economic and key infrastructure in Arizona through involvement in legislative affairs, specification reviews, labor matters, highway budgeting and appropriations, education and training, and many other subjects of importance to AGC members statewide.

Issues surrounding the construction industry today are very demanding. The AZAGC provides contractors with a forum through which they can join together as an organized and cooperative effort to truly protect their interests and better shape the future of their industry.

Vision

To be the voice of the construction industry and continuously improve the quality of life for our employees, their families and our community.

Mission

The Arizona Chapter Associated General Contractors represents its members and serves the community by building and supporting a strong, sustainable, safe and responsible construction industry.

Professional Services Task Force Meeting

admin — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:00:50 +0000

ADOT Transportation Board Room
207 S 17th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85007

DBE Professional Services Task Force Mission Statement:
The mission of the ADOT DBE Professional Services Task Force is to serve as a catalyst for business development by identifying barriers to entry for DBE professional services firms. The Task Force will work with ADOT and transportation industry leadership to find solutions to barriers to entry and serve as a voice for the Arizona DBE community.

Goals:
Work with ADOT Leadership and Transportation Industry Stakeholders to:

Identify barriers to entry for the DBE community
Work cooperatively to identify solutions to barriers to entry
Disseminate information regarding solutions to the larger Arizona DBE community
Help foster an environment that contributes to the Arizona economy through utilization of women and minority owned businesses on ADOT projects

ADOT Open House & SDBE Expo

adot — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:28:04 +0000

DBE Supportive Services hosted the ADOT Open House & SDBE Expo at the Glendale Civic Center, on November 16, 2011. Small and Disadvantaged Businesses Enterprises (SDBE) from all over the state of Arizona showcased their companies to prime contractors and consultants. This year’s Expo also provided an excellent opportunity for Small and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises to network and promote their businesses to key industry stakeholders including FHWA and ADOT executive leadership.

ADOT Director John S. Halikowski, Chief Operating Officer John Bogert, and State Engineer Jennifer Toth participated in a panel discussion and honored guest Warren Whitlock, the newly appointed FHWA Headquarters Associate Administrator for Civil Rights, presented the challenges he plans to tackle in his new role. Mr. Whitlock was truly impressed by the diverse audience and the high level of participation from SDBEs, prime contractors, consultants and the agency. Mr. Whitlock was joined by his Special Assistant, Darren Brown, who expressed his approval for ADOT DBE Program by stating that “the ADOT DBE Program has far exceeded (my) expectations”.

DBE Supportive Services recognizes that the success of the Arizona DBE Program depends on the efforts of DBEs, contractors, and consultants. At the Open House SDBE Expo, ADOT recognized a DBE Trailblazer, a Construction Champion, and a Consultant Champion for their outstanding performance and partnering efforts that has contributed to the DBE Program.

DBE Supportive Services would like to take this opportunity to congratulate once again this quarter’s honorees:

Kuniklo Corporation, DBE Trailblazer

Arizona Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America
ADOT Construction Champion

Parsons Brinckerhoff Inc., ADOT Consultant Champion