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18 This chapter synthesizes existing state DOT transportationrelated small business programs and focuses on effective practices as identified by state DOTs. Although most states currently do not have a small business program in place other than the race-conscious DBE program, 15 of the 43 states and territories responding (32.6%)
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19 Four states provided additional information regarding why DBE firms do not automatically qualify.
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20 business program. A majority of states have less than 150 small business participants in their program and the average was 138.
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21 tive. A representative from one state DOT stated, "We have attempted to unbundle contracts but this has not significantly increased DBE participation as primes but it has improved subcontracting opportunities and DBE participation on megaprojects." Twelve states have used set-aside or restricted project procurements for eligible small businesses only.
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22 The more successful of these two alternative methods is ensuring that a reasonable number of prime contracts are of a size that small businesses, including DBEs, can reasonably perform. This is related to unbundling contract requirements, but is actually perceived to be more effective.
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23 State DOT Not Effective Somewhat Effective Effective Very Effective Extremely Effective Have Not Used California X Colorado X Florida X North Carolina X New Hampshire X New Jersey X Oregon X Texas X Virginia X TABLE 15 STRUCTURING CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS TO FACILITATE COMPETITION BY SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (Method No.
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24 that had used these methods rated them as very or extremely effective. The most widely used methods by this group were Method 1, structuring small business contracting requirements, and Method 7, ensuring that a reasonable number of prime contracts are of a size that small businesses, including DBEs, can reasonably perform.
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25 bined with other state or local funding sources, services may properly be provided to all small businesses. A majority of responding states (24 of 34)
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26 • Non-DBE small businesses are referred to the state program for supportive services. • Organize meet and greet sessions between primes and "subs" (subcontractors)
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27 that all state DOTs identify new race-neutral elements to its DBE program. This initiative, Fostering Small Business Participation, requires Caltrans to identify any race-neutral measures to help small businesses participate in federal contracts, including DBEs.
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28 DBE overall goal, which consists of 4.15% race-neutral and 6.10% race-conscious goals. In response to the legal outcomes of the Adarand and Western States Paving cases, CDOT conducted its first Disparity Study in 1998, an update in 2001, and another Disparity Study in 2009.
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29 often focused on upcoming project opportunities where DBE and ESB firms can learn about the project and meet the prime contractors that are bidding. These sessions also provide opportunities for small businesses to meet partners for teaming and joint ventures.
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