EOD Training Coming to Districts in February
In February 2020, the District Equal Employment Opportunity Officers will be coming together to present training on a variety of topics including but not limited to: DBE contract compliance, certified payrolls, hauling information, on-the-job training and more. Read More
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EOD / Major Projects Delivery Networking Event
In response to requests for more networking opportunities from the DBE community, EOD and INDOT’s Major Projects Delivery Division co-hosted a networking event at the Brookville Road substation on Dec.12. The event included a presentation by Kevin Jasinski, Major Project Delivery Division Director, highlighting I-65/I-70 North Split, I-69 Section 6, Contract 5, and the Sherman Minton Bridge projects. Multiple prime contractors comprising the selected bid teams were in attendance as well as over 50 DBEs. The session was largely devoted to networking and we are planning to have a repeat later in the year, so stay tuned for a “Save the Date” email and posting to our website.
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Say Goodbye to Paper
The Economic Opportunity Division will be working with INDOT’s Management Information Systems (MIS) department to convert several of our old paper and Excel reporting systems into electronic reporting. Starting in January 2020, our MIS department will begin converting our annual PR-1391 reports, the On-the-Job Training Program, and the DBE-3 program into ITAP applications. Read More
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Application and Directory Enhancements
In November 2019, we launched enhancements to our electronic Uniform Application, located on the ITAP portal, that impact Airport Concessionaire Disadvantage Business Enterprises (ACDBE) and Interstate applicants. These enhancements were a result of USDOT program changes in April. Read More
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Training & Recruiting Opportunities for CDL Drivers
Looking for CDL drivers? Vincennes University Logistics Training and Education Center (VU LTEC) in Plainfield welcomes the opportunity for companies to come to its facility and speak with CDL students who will be graduating from their six-week course about available career opportunities! Read More
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"ITAP" Your Source to Answers
Have you ever wondered what INDOT has paid the prime contractor for your work? How about records for a specific item? INDOT Technical Application Pathway (ITAP) is your source to those answers. If you do not have an ITAP account, you can sign up at https://itap.indot.in.gov/. If you already have an ITAP account, you can request the SMGR Report application. Once you have access to the SMGR Report application, you simply enter your INDOT contract number,Read More.
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How is DBE Participation Counted Toward Goals?
This article will provide the contracting community and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) with an overview of the evaluation of commercially useful functions on contracts and how and when DBE participation is counted toward contract goals. Finally, real-world examples will be provided that have resulted in DBE participation being reduced or discounted altogether.
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Prompt Payment
Per federal regulations and INDOT contract specifications, prime contractors must pay all subcontractors — including lessors and materials suppliers — within 10 business days after being paid by the Department. Prompt and full payment of any retainage held by prime contractors must be paid to subcontractors within 30 calendar days after satisfactory completion of their work. Satisfactory completion shall be interpreted as when the subcontractor has completed all physical work, and completed other contract requirements including the submission of all submittals required by the Department. Read More
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THE INDIANA – KENTUCKY DBE EXCHANGE
DBEs, please continue to use the opportunity for additional work through the Indiana-Kentucky DBE Exchange. The attached marketing flyer has gone out to all prime contractors in Indiana and Kentucky. DBEs certified in Indiana can work on Kentucky projects as DBEs without seeking DBE certification with this agreement through June 30, 2023. If you have questions, click here: https://www.in.gov/indot/2674.htm. Please note that prequalification is a separate requirement in each state.
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DBEs: Check Yourself!
Take time and look at your directory entry to make sure your NAICS codes and work type descriptions are accurate and up-to-date.
Your work types should relate to INDOT contract bid items as close as possible. If your scopes of work have expanded, request an expansion via an amendment application. Contact the Certification or Supportive Services Team for further questions or technical assistance.
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Gentle Reminders
- Be sure to submit timely bids to primes.
- Be mindful to submit timely prequalification information.
Both of these effect your reputation and work..
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Check Out Our Website!
As you may have noticed, the INDOT website has been redesigned. The design offers a different layout that should make navigating our site more convenient for users.Read More
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