http://www.nasbc.org/TX_DOT_Stimuls

Texas Department of Transportation

American Recovery and Reinvestment Program ď Ż Goal of the Program is to provide investments in

our nation’s infrastructure

TxDOT Responsibilities • Implement the transportation components of

this program. • Develop strategies and plans to respond to the recovery and reinvestment program by: Providing immediate and long term economic benefits for the state as a part of legislation

Ready to Go Projects  29 Construction Projects were selected  Projects totaled $1.2 billion dollars  $500 million in maintenance projects were

selected  Create a level playing field

What this means for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs)

A 12.5 % DBE goal is placed on ALL STIMULUS PROJECTS

All DBEs should.....  Ensure you certification status is current  Become TxDOT pre-qualified, by

completing the Bidder’s Questionnaire

BIDDER’S Questionnaire The Bidder’s questionnaire 

Registers you to bid on TxDOT waived and emergency contracts for emergency projects to include:      

Guard Rail Repair Maintenance of Illumination Maintenance of Rest Areas Installation of Traffic Signals Removal of hazardous materials Repairing of broken pavements

All DBEs should….  Have audited financial statements  Complete and submit the TxDOT Confidential

Questionnaire 

This provides you the ability to bid on construction and maintenance projects that are over $300,000

 Market to Prime Contractors

Bidder’s Questionnaire…. 

There are no financial statements for those who are submitting an application for less than $300,000

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Once approved, it must be on file 10 days prior to the bid opening date of the project you are interested in bidding

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If interested in higher bid capacity, your financial statements must be certified by a CPA that is licensed by the Texas State Board.

Bonding and Insurance Requirements ď Ż There are bonding and insurance requirements on the

projects.

ď Ż $20 million in stimulus funds will be available to DBEs to

meet bonding requirements.

Autumn Harrison Business Outreach & Program Services Email: aharri2@dot.state.tx.us Phone: (512)374-5389