NEWS ARCHIVE
Past news and announcements are available in this archive.
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04/30/2009
NDOT, in cooperation with the Associated General Contractors Nevada Chapter and the Nevada Procurement Outreach Program, will conduct a Contractor-Subcontractor Meeting and Networking Event.
May 26, 2009
Tuesday, 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.AGC Northern Nevada
5400 Mill Street
Reno, NV
The following topics will be discussed at the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) economic stimulus package contractor and subcontractor business networking event:
• NDOT and local public agencies from Northern Nevada will provide an overview of upcoming transportation construction projects.
• NDOT will address outreach efforts to encourage contractors to partner with local Disadvantaged Business Enterprise firms and vendors that are interested in bidding for the work on these projects.
• NDOT and local public agencies will be available to discuss the other major projects in Nevada. Representatives will answer questions from the participants about how to approach NDOT, local public agencies and their traditional prime contractors about securing work on these contracts.
The meeting will then break up into a session where subcontractors and suppliers will be able to sit with the prime contractors and discuss their businesses and the services they offer.
This meeting will officially start at 7:30 a.m. with a formal presentation.
If you have questions regarding this workshop please contact Roc Stacey, NDOT, Contract Compliance Manager, at (775) 888-7497.
Please RSVP by Friday, May 22, 2009, to Kari Rhodes at (775) 888-7497.
Requests for auxiliary aids or services to assist individuals with disabilities should be made with as much advance notice as possible to Julie Maxey, NDOT Public Hearings Officer, at (775) 888-7171.
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03/05/2009
The following links provide the latest information regarding the Stimulus Package and DBE opportunities.
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02/10/2009
PARTNERING THROUGH DIVERSITY. This seminar is designed to assist qualified small businesses through the maze of DBE certification. Also offered will be presenters from Arizona state government offices to explain how to find and take advantage of business opportunities.
This seminar is sponsored by the Mohave Community College Small Business Development Center in partnership with the Laughlin Chamber of Commerece and SBDC, The Arizona Department of Transportation, The Nevada Department of Transportation, The Arizona Department of Commerce and The State Procurement Office and BidSource.
Don't miss out on the FREE seminar! RSVP by February 13, 2009 as seating is limited! Please read the attached flyer for registration information:
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06/13/2008
STATE OF NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
June 13, 2008
MEMORANDUM
To: Richard Nelson, Assistant Director Operations
From: Roc A. Stacey, Contract Compliance Manager
Subject: DBE Goal notice for FY 2009
The following is a notice to all Nevada newspapers. Please have it published once a week for four consecutive weeks. This notice must be published in minority focus publications as well as the mainstream press.
The Nevada Department of Transportation’s proposed Annual Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program goal for Federal Fiscal Year 2009 is 5.7 percent in a race neutral program. The proposed goal and the rationale are available for inspection in the Nevada Department of Transportation Contract Compliance Division office.
Three Public Meetings will be held as follows:- Elko on July 15, 2008, from 4 PM to 7 PM at 1951 Idaho Street Elko NV 89801, in the main conference room.
- Reno on July 16, 2008, from 4 PM to 7 PM at 310 Galletti Way Sparks NV 89431 in the main conference room.
- Las Vegas July 17, 2008, from 4 PM to 7 PM at 123 E. Washington St. Las Vegas NV 89101 in Training Room A.
The Nevada Department of Transportation will accept written public comment until July 30, 2008, at the following address:
Nevada Department of Transportation
Contract Compliance Division
1263 S STEWART STREET
CARSON CITY NV 89712Questions or comments relating to the DBE goal should be directed to Roc A. Stacey, Contract Compliance Manager, at (775) 888-7497.
NOTE: Reasonable efforts will be made to assist and accommodate physically handicapped persons desiring to attend the meeting. Request for auxiliary aids or services to assist individuals with disabilities should be made with as much advance notice as possible to Julie Maxey, NDOT, Public Hearings Officer at (775) 888-7171.
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Cc: Gary Selmi, Chief Construction Engineer
Michael Caliendo, FHWA - Elko on July 15, 2008, from 4 PM to 7 PM at 1951 Idaho Street Elko NV 89801, in the main conference room.
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06/10/2008
A fraudulent document has been sent to at least one DBE contractor in Nevada. It is a confirmed fraud and we have given it to the FHWA office of the inspector general. Please be aware and do not respond to this letter!