2011
DOI: 10.1177/1087724x11398937
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Defining the Problem: Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Impediments Identified by Survey of Program Administrators

Abstract: This article focuses on the uncharted waters of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program administration by its most principal stewards, the DBE program administrators, for each state department of transportation (DOT). Toward this end, a research subcommittee of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS)1 conducted a national survey of DOT DBE program administrators. The web-based survey was conducted in the fall of 2008 and repeated in the fall of 2009 by The Cent… Show more

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“…These businesses may also choose not to bid for public contracts, even if they are aware of the contract opportunities, because they may not have the necessary information, or feel that the costs for preparing a response are not justified (Bangs et al, 2007). Imposition of goals does little to bridge the gulf between prime contractors and DBE subcontractors who are often unfairly marginalized despite their considerable expertise and ability (Orndoff et al, 2011).…”
Section: Disparity Studies: Legal Basis Cottage Industry and Product And Symbolmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…These businesses may also choose not to bid for public contracts, even if they are aware of the contract opportunities, because they may not have the necessary information, or feel that the costs for preparing a response are not justified (Bangs et al, 2007). Imposition of goals does little to bridge the gulf between prime contractors and DBE subcontractors who are often unfairly marginalized despite their considerable expertise and ability (Orndoff et al, 2011).…”
Section: Disparity Studies: Legal Basis Cottage Industry and Product And Symbolmentioning
confidence: 99%