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Arizona's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program is discussed from the experience and perspective of the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). ADOT establishes goals for DBE participation on highway design and construction projects. Attainment of a goal of 10% for design jobs is part of a scoring schedule. Goals ranging from 0 to 15% for construction projects are set according to project size and location, DBE availability, and type of work involved. The DBE program has positive and negative aspects. On the positive side, the program has opened doors for small businesses to participate in the construction industry as evidenced by such firms' also working on projects without goals. The program has also enabled minorities and women to move from being employees to owning small businesses. Also, the increased competition among DBEs and other contractors appears to have resulted in lower construction costs. On the negative side, setting goals on construction projects can be difficult because of the nature of the work. The bidding process has become problematical. Further, the program has resulted in increased responsibilities in the field and has involved Arizona in the prime and subcontractor relationship. Finally, addressing problems arising when DBEs are unable or unwilling to perform is time consuming and controversial.

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Competition; Construction projects; Disadvantaged business enterprises; Females; Highway design; Minorities; Problem identification; Road construction; Small business; State departments of transportation

Arizona

Administration and Management; Construction; Highways; I10: Economics and Administration; I50: Construction and Supervision of Construction

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