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APPENDIX E
Details of Ohio MentorProtégé Website
From Ohio Department of Transportation website together to adopt a growth and development strategy that will
(http://www.dot.state.oh.us) define the steps the DBE firm should take to compete more
effectively in the construction market.
MENTORPROTÉGÉ PROGRAM As part of the strategy, the mentor will assist the DBE firm
What Is the Mission of the MentorProtégé Program? to identify management strengths and challenges while rec-
ommending best practice solutions.
The mission of the program is to ensure the full participation
of DBE contractors in the programs and services of the Ohio
Mentor Role
Department of Transportation (ODOT). A primary goal is to
deliver management and technical services that would allow · Sign an agreement with the protégé;
DBE firms to more effectively compete in the construction · Meet regularly to discuss protégé strengths, weaknesses,
industry. Through mentoring and technical assistance, DBE and opportunities;
firms gain access to the best construction management prac- · Recommend training options; and
tices and industry innovations. · Monitor and report on protégé progress.
By using the Stempel Plan as the basis for its Mentor
Protégé Program, the Office of Contracts has positioned itself Protégé Role
to meet its federal DBE goals, while creating a widely her-
· Be available for meetings with the mentor,
alded nation-wide model MentorProtégé Program.
· Openly share relevant business information with the
mentor,
Who Are the Program Sponsors? · Follow through with actions identified in the develop-
mental action plan, and
The MentorProtégé Program operates by authority of the · Report on program progress and satisfaction.
ODOT Office of Contracts and the FHWA in full partnership
with the Ohio Contractors Association (OCA). Authority for
Sponsor Role
policymaking, budget appropriation, and administration rest
with the Office of Contracts, DBE Supportive Services. The · Monitor MentorProtégé working relationship,
MentorProtégé Program is expected to increase the number · Coordinate DBE support services,
of DBE contractors who participate in ODOT construction · Receive and evaluate progress reports, and
projects. · Program publicity.
Define Mentor and Protégé What Is the Selection Process?
Mentors are primarily construction contractors who hold DBE certification and prequalification status determines par-
membership in the OCA. They are committed to providing ticipation in the MentorProtégé Program. Interested con-
DBE firms with guidance and direction to improve business tractors or consultants should submit an application and be
operations. Mentors voluntarily devote a minimum of 5 to available for an interview. Protégés graduate out of the pro-
10 hours per month with select DBE firms. gram in 1 to 2 years.
Protégés are certified DBE highway contractors and con-
sultants. By working closely with established contractors, DBE Criteria
DBE firms receive invaluable knowledge and experience to
improve their business operations. · Work type (prequalification preferred),
· Length of time in business,
· ODOT volume, and
How Does the Mentoring Relationship Work? · Past and current project awards.
The foundation of the mentoring business relationship is com- The OCA recruits mentors from its growing membership of
munication and trust. The mentor and protégé firm work construction contractors. ODOT and OCA then work together
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to match mentors with protégés based on compatibility and How Will the Program Be Evaluated?
construction services offered.
A Developmental Action Plan establishes the measurable
outcomes for each MentorProtégé relationship. The stated
goals and objectives will be reviewed and evaluated regu-
Mentor Criteria
larly by program staff from ODOT and OCA. The evaluation
· Company size, process is a hands-on model designed to maximize program
· Work type, strengths while streamlining challenges. The monitoring pro-
· gram will give attention to:
OCA membership status,
· Geographic territory served, and
· The outcomes of the Developmental Action Plan,
· Past or current experience with DBE/MBE subcon-
· Working relationship between the mentor and protégé,
tractors.
· Communication and information sharing, and
· Growth and expansion of DBE firm.
What Are the Benefits of the The ultimate success of the MentorProtégé Program will
MentorProtégé Program?
be determined by whether participating DBE firms have
improved construction competencies and capabilities.
Participation in the MentorProtégé Program offers many ben-
efits. As a DBE protégé, you will gain access to the resources
and expertise of some of the largest and most respected con- How Do I Contact the Ohio Department
struction companies in the state of Ohio. Mentor firms can of Transportation?
positively impact your company's bottom line by assisting you
to identify revenue opportunities, and improve profits and 1-800-459-2778 (toll free)
productivity.
Our DBE Supportive Services Staff is available to answer
Protégés also have direct access to the consulting, training, any questions you may have about the MentorProtégé Pro-
and technical resources of ODOT's Office of Contracts. A gram. If counseling is needed to establish program eligibility,
please e-mail our Columbus office to schedule a consultation.
team of dedicated and qualified consultants have been retained
by the department to support the management and technical
E-mail--Wilbert.Crockett@dot.state.oh.us
needs of protégés.
You may also contact the consulting firm retained by
· Accounting services
ODOT and OCA to implement, monitor, and evaluate the
· Bidding/estimating MentorProtégé Program.
· Advertising/promotion
· Marketing plans www.bermultinational.com
· Business plans
· Management consulting Dr. P. Bertrand Phillips, President
· Bonding Bermultinational Limited
· Loan packaging 1403 Northcrest Drive
· Information systems Silver Spring, MD 20904
· Website development Phone: 301-384-1449
· Fundamentals of small business. 301-384-1249
