BT Disadvantage Business Enterprise Program
The Bloomington Public Transportation Corporation (BPTC) has established a Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) Program in accordance with the regulations of the U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 49 CFR Part 26. BPTC has received Federal financial assistance from the Department of Transportation, and as a condition of receiving this assistance, BPTC has signed an assurance that it will comply with 49 CFR Part 26.
It is the policy of BPTC to ensure that DBEs, as defined in part 26, have an equal opportunity to receive and participate in DOT-assisted contracts. It is also our policy:
- To ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of DOT assisted contracts;
- To create a level playing field on which DBEs can compete fairly for DOT assisted contracts;
- To ensure that the DBE program is narrowly tailored in accordance with applicable law;
- To ensure that only firms that fully meet 49 CFR Part 26 eligibility standards are permited to participate as DBEs;
- To help remove barriers to the participation of DBEs in DOT assisted contracts; and
- To determine available resources that can assist the development of firms that can compete successfully in the market place outside the DBE Program.
The BPTC Controller has been delegated as the DBE Liaison Officer (DBELO). In that capacity the Controller is responsible for implementing all aspects of the DBE program. Implementation of the DBE Program is accorded the same priority as compliance with all other legal obligations incurred by BPTC in its financial assistance agreements with the Department of Transportation.
Bloomington Public Transportation Corporation Disadvantage Business Enterprise Goals (2022-2024)
The Bloomington Public Transportation Corporation (BPTC) hereby proposes the establishment a three year goal (FY 2022-2024) of 2% for DBE participation in DOT-assisted contract.
The program and the rationale for the goal is available for public inspection during regular business hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 pm at the BPTC office, 130 West Grimes Lane, Bloomington, IN 47403. Comments may be addressed to:
Bloomington Public Transportation Corporation
Attention: DBE Liaison Officer
130 W Grimes Lane
Bloomington, IN 47403
and to:
Federal Transit Administration
1200 New Jersey Ave SE
East Building, 5th Floor
Washington, DC 20590
Bloomington Public Transportation Corporation Disadvantage Business Enterprise Goals (current)
The Bloomington Public Transportation Corporation (BPTC) hereby purposes the establishment a three year goal (FY 2019-2021) of 2% for DBE participation in DOT-assisted contract.
The program and the rationale for the goal is available for public inspection during regular business hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 pm at the BPTC office, 130 West Grimes Lane, Bloomington, IN 47403.