Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program
DBE Policy Statement 2011
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is in the process of issuing RIPTA's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Goals for FFY 2011 (calendar year 2010/2011) which begins October 1, 2010 in accordance with federal regulations 49 CFR Part 26.45.
RIPTA is seeking information, concerns and ideas from area minority, women’s and general contractor groups, community organizations, and community leaders in the Rhode Island area regarding the availability of disadvantaged and non-disadvantaged business, the effects of discrimination on opportunities for DBE’s including complaints, comments, and other information about any barriers to lending, bonding, insurance, etc. The data being collected by RIPTA is for informational purposes only and will help RIPTA in establishing a level playing field for the participation of DBE’s.
RIPTA encourages your input regarding this topic in order to enhance our Disadvantaged Business Program and achieve our annual goals. Please forward your responses in writing via email @ lhanson@ripta.com or by mail to:
Mrs. Lisa Hanson
DBE Liaison Officer
Rhode Island Public Transit Authority
265 Melrose Street
Rm 213
Providence, RI 02907
Public Notice
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) has proposed an estimated average goal of 6.8% for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation for the DOT-assisted purchases of goods and services over the next 3 federal fiscal years 2011-2013, which begins October 1, 2010 pursuant to 49CFR Part 26.
RIPTA’s DBE plan will be available for review for 30 days from the date of this notice, during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, from 9 am to 4 pm. RIPTA will also accept public comments for 45 days from the date of this notice.
Public comments should be addressed to:
Lisa Hanson, DBE Liaison Officer
Rhode Island Public Transit Authority
265 Melrose Street
Room 213
Providence, RI 02907
If you have any questions about doing business with the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority, you may contact the Purchasing Department at 401-784-9500, ext. 125 or email Lisa Hanson at lhanson@ripta.com.
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is in the process of issuing RIPTA's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Goals for FFY 2011 (calendar year 2010/2011) which begins October 1, 2010 in accordance with federal regulations 49 CFR Part 26.45.
RIPTA is seeking information, concerns and ideas from area minority, women’s and general contractor groups, community organizations, and community leaders in the Rhode Island area regarding the availability of disadvantaged and non-disadvantaged business, the effects of discrimination on opportunities for DBE’s including complaints, comments, and other information about any barriers to lending, bonding, insurance, etc. The data being collected by RIPTA is for informational purposes only and will help RIPTA in establishing a level playing field for the participation of DBE’s.
RIPTA encourages your input regarding this topic in order to enhance our Disadvantaged Business Program and achieve our annual goals. Please forward your responses in writing via email @ lhanson@ripta.com or by mail to:
Mrs. Lisa Hanson
DBE Liaison Officer
Rhode Island Public Transit Authority
265 Melrose Street
Rm 213
Providence, RI 02907
Public Notice
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) has proposed an estimated average goal of 6.8% for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation for the DOT-assisted purchases of goods and services over the next 3 federal fiscal years 2011-2013, which begins October 1, 2010 pursuant to 49CFR Part 26.
RIPTA’s DBE plan will be available for review for 30 days from the date of this notice, during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, from 9 am to 4 pm. RIPTA will also accept public comments for 45 days from the date of this notice.
Public comments should be addressed to:
Lisa Hanson, DBE Liaison Officer
Rhode Island Public Transit Authority
265 Melrose Street
Room 213
Providence, RI 02907
If you have any questions about doing business with the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority, you may contact the Purchasing Department at 401-784-9500, ext. 125 or email Lisa Hanson at lhanson@ripta.com.