CDOT Public Meeting This Friday

January 15, 2013 - Statewide Transportation Plan - Emerging Small Business and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise contracting certifications.

SAN LUIS VALLEY –The Colorado Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), will be holding an informational meeting for businesses interested in the Emerging Small Business and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise contracting certifications.

Having a modern, up-to-date transportation system makes Colorado's economy stronger by putting people to work and attracting business and employers to Colorado. CDOT awarded some 171 contracts this past fiscal year (July 1, 2011 to July 1, 2012) to private companies. The innovative business partnership between CDOT and the SBDC Network is designed to help small businesses in the transportation industry become more competitive and successful in contracting with CDOT and other local transportation agencies.

MEETING INFORMATION: This meeting will be held this Friday, January 18, 2 p.m., at The Depot, on 610 State Street in Alamosa. Interested parties should contact Jason Benally, CDOT Civil Rights Specialist at (970) 385-1405 or the SBDC at (719) 589-3682.