Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Public Notice By Phoenix Public Transit

Press release from the City of Phoenix:

September 4, 2020

Phoenix Public Transit updates its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal every three years and it's that time again! All the information you need is at phoenix.gov/publictransit/dbe.

There you'll find the following:

• DBE participation goal public notice (PDF)
• Aug. 25, 2020 downloadable presentation (PDF)
• A video link to the Aug. 25 presentation recording

The presentation includes information about upcoming projects the city of Phoenix and its subrecipients have planned in the next three years. This is a great way to learn about and plan for upcoming projects before they are formally advertised.

The DBE triennial goal public comment period started August 26 and will run through September 28, 2020. At any time during the public comment period, comments can be provided in the following ways:

• Contact Renee Standing tree at Renee.Standing.Tree@phoenix.gov or (602) 534-2667
• Contact Donald Mayes at donald.mayes@phoenix.gov or (602) 262-7502
• Via direct mail: Public Transit Department, Attn: DBE Triennial, 302 N. 1st Ave., Suite 900, Phoenix, AZ 85003

The Public Transit Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goal will be submitted October 1, 2020, and will remain the department's aspirational (race and gender neutral) goal from October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2023.

Remember - to view the public notice for the Phoenix Public Transit Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goal and provide your comments visit phoenix.gov/publictransit/dbe.

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Virtual Presentation Aug. 25

If you’re interested in learning about Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) mark your calendar for Aug. 25!

The Phoenix Public Transit Department is updating its triennial DBE goals for federal fiscal years 2021-2023 and we need your input.

To participate be sure to do the following:

• Visit Eventbrite and RSVP today – search Public Transit DBE
• Join the WEBEX presentation at the following link

Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

https://coptransit.webex.com/coptransit/onstage/g.php?MTID= e2b2da1092d13d670363e4ce337e7061f

Attend the virtual presentation to learn more. This is your opportunity to provide feedback on the draft DBE goal as well as hear about various Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funded projects that need to be on your radar.

For questions about this event, connect with Renee Standing tree at Renee.Standing.Tree@phoenix.gov.

See you online!

This press release was produced by the City of Phoenix. The views expressed here are the author’s own.