1. Construction Small Business
Greg D. introduces Josh, Josh gives welcome to the forum (5 minutes)
Agenda with the following content will be on a board or easel:
Welcome - Greg Diehl, CDOT Civil Rights Program Director (5 minutes)
Introduction to the Forum - Megan Coontz McAllister, CDOT Civil Rights Specialist (15 minutes)
Changes to Consultant Contracts – Katherine Williams, CDOT Small Business Programs & Title VI Supervisor (1 hour 20 min.)
Upcoming Events – Cathy Kramer, Connect2DOT Program Manager (5 min.)
Recommended Agenda Items & Announcements – Megan Coontz McAllister, CDOT Civil Rights Specialist (10 min.)
Adjourn – Greg Diehl, CDOT Civil Rights Program Director (5 minutes)
Construction Small Business
Collaborative Forum & Webinar March 28, 2016

2. Introduction to the Forum
MISSION. To provide a forum where small businesses, CDOT staff, and other industry leaders can find solutions to issues affecting DBE and ESB utilization and success.
What we do
Megan (10 minutes for section)
VISION. Create a leveled playing field for small businesses through dialogue, transparency, partnership, and inclusion.
Why we do it

3. Megan

4. Structure of the Forum
Megan

5. Advisory Chair & Vice-Chair Responsibilities
Elected (nominations in box in back of room)
Year term. About an hour/month
Chair: Small business owner
Liaison
Advisory planning
Megan

6. Connect2DOT.org
Megan

7. Meeting Materials http://www.connect2dot.org/stay-connected/ccf
Megan

8. Comments & Questions Connect2DOT.org/stay-connected/cdotcf
Megan
To submit comments, questions, or suggested agenda items

9. Lekshmy Sankar, CDOT, Contracts & Market Analysis Branch
Bid Express Upgrade
Lekshmy Sankar, CDOT, Contracts & Market Analysis Branch
Upgrade from Expedite to AASHTOWare Project Bids
Project Bids is available for download on the BidX website
The first bid letting with project bids will be March 31st.
This means that if you would like to bid, you must: download the new software, obtain a new Digital ID, and once the ID is approved - make a “Request to Bid.”
Please do this as soon as possible so that you will not experience any delays in bidding on and after March 31, 2016.
If you have any questions regarding this upgrade, please contact the Engineering Applications team at
Lekshmy (5 minutes)

10. Upcoming Opportunities Marci Gray, CDOT, Award Officer
CDOT Go Sheet is available here:
Marci (5 minutes)

11. Certified Payroll Changes: LCP Tracker
Anna Mariotti, CDOT, Civil Rights Manager
Anticipated Phases:
April-June 2016:
Implementation phase and CDOT staff training
July-August 2016:
Piloting program
September 2016:
Begin use for projects under $2 million
December 2016:
Begin use for projects between $2-$10 million
March 2017:
Used for all CDOT projects
Anna (5 minutes)

12. Katherine Williams, CDOT Small Business Programs & Title VI Supervisor
Spec Changes
Katherine Williams, CDOT Small Business Programs & Title VI Supervisor
Changes you will see:
Electronic submission of Form 1414
Potential to eliminate bidders list
Substitution when CDOT eliminates work
Change order requirements
Copies of quotes with GFEs
Price alone may not be sufficient reason for failure to substitute
Katherine (25 minutes)

13. DISCUSSION: Small Business Development Measures
Bonding Assistance Program
Mentor-Protégé Program
Technical Training & Grant Program
Megan( 35 minutes)

14. Bonding Assistance Program
Where are the barriers to bonding?
Example: matching program of 50% of the bond on contracts under 1.5 million
Do you have any concerns about this?
Do you think it would help small businesses develop?
What ideas do you have about assisting primes and subs?

15. Mentor-Protégé Program
Internal matching with CDOT engineer
Informal matching program
What kinds of incentives are necessary to promote participation?
Suggestions for implementing a successful program

16. Technical training through online source & grant program
What training videos would be helpful?
What recommendations do you have for a grant program?

17. Upcoming Events March 30th: How To Do Business With CDOT
March 31st: LEADING EDGE for Transportation Construction
March 31st: Best Management Practices (BMP) Selection Training
April 12th: CDOT Emerging Small Business (ESB) Orientation
April 20th: CDOT Contract Management and Compliance
April 20th: Meet & Greet Your Transportation Commissioners
April 27th: Southern Colorado Contracting & Construction Conference
Find More at:
Cathy (5 minutes)

18. Connect2DOT.org/stay-connected/cdotcf
Comments & Questions:
Connect2DOT.org/stay-connected/cdotcf
Megan
To submit comments, questions, or suggested agenda items