
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Insights
Explore the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's history, DBE exchange program, road work updates, and contact information. Learn about key projects and initiatives, such as the Ohio River Bridges Project and the I-69 Bridge Project.
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Kentucky Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Transportation Cabinet I. I. HISTORY HISTORY II. II. DBE EXCHANGE DBE EXCHANGE III. III. ROAD WORK AHEAD ROAD WORK AHEAD IV. IV. CLOSING REMARKS CLOSING REMARKS
History History OHIO RIVER BRIDGES PROJECT The first DBE Reciprocity agreement between KY and IN was for the Milton/Madison Bridge. It was a $104 million A + B contract constructed in 2011-2012. Kennedy Interchange, JFK Memorial Bridge, Lewis and Clark Bridge, I-65 on ramp Approximately $2 billion project Reciprocity Agreement in place for the project Exceeded the DBE Goal Receiving Consideration to be National Model
DBE EXCHANGE DBE EXCHANGE DBEs If certified in either state-work in either state July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019 Remain on your home state directory If certified in both states maintain your certification Must be prequalified if it s required Prequalification is not required for suppliers and haulers Primes Third-Party Partners Utilize DBEs on both directories Partake in the DBE Exchange DBE Exchange can be utilized on all projects let between July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019 Hopeful to extend duration of the agreement
Road Road Work Ahead Work Ahead Professional Service & Highway Construction Office for Civil Rights & Small Business Development I. 1000 Bridges Projects - Screening of 1000 KY Bridges - Rehab, Replace, Close or Demolish - October 2018 II. The I-69 Bridge Project - Community Meetings - KY will assume approximately 65% of costs - High priority for INDOT III.Brent Spence Bridge Project I. DBE Online (Electronic Application) - All new applications submitted online II. Tuesday Talks - Not an investigation of DBE status - Eliminate barriers and increase utilization III. Entrepreneurial Development Institute - Ground Up - Partner Up - Build Up
KYTC Closing Remarks KYTC Closing Remarks
Contact Us Contact Us Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Office for Civil Rights and Small Business Development 200 Mero Street, 6th Floor Frankfort, KY 40622 (502) 564-3601 Jamir.Davis@ky.gov
Indiana Department of Transportation Indiana Department of Transportation I. I. PURPOSE PURPOSE II. II. ROAD WORK AHEAD ROAD WORK AHEAD III. III. CLOSING REMARKS CLOSING REMARKS
PURPOSE PURPOSE Remove administrative burdens for DBEs and Prime Contractors Increase opportunity and utilization of certified DBEs Reduce construction costs Work cooperatively with sister recipient to assist in achievement of DBE participation goals
Road Road Work Ahead Work Ahead Professional Service & Highway Construction Economic Opportunity Division I. ORX Team will be at 6/18 meeting with project update and booth; II. I-69, Section 6 work III. During 2018, more than 900 projects ongoing with more than $1 billion in statewide investment; IV. Next Level Roads Map: https://entapps.indot.in.gov/dotmaps/nlri/ V. Speak with our Capital Programs and Media Contacts at their booth! I. Continue conversations about workforce initiatives with our partners at FHWA and various community partners; Work through new three year goal due 8/1/2019. Current DBE goal is 10.9%; Automation of 1391/1392 reports; Exploring automation of the DBE- 3/project closeout package; Continued opportunities for classes through CEI this year. II. III. IV. V.
INDOT Closing Remarks INDOT Closing Remarks
Contact Us Contact Us Indiana Department of Transportation 100 N. Senate Ave., IGCN 750 Indianapolis, IN 46204 p: 317-234-8008 f: 317-233-0891 Ekiefner1@indot.in.gov
The Indiana-Kentucky DBE Exchange Camille E. Robinson Civil Rights Program Manager FHWA-Kentucky Division June 30, 2025
What is FHWAs Mission & Vision? FHWA Vision: "Our Agency and Our Transportation System are the Best in the World." FHWA Mission:"Improve Mobility on our Nation s Highways Through National Leadership, Innovation, and Program Delivery." 6/30/2025 14
How does that apply to You? The FHWA leadership is committed to furthering the goals and objectives of the DBE Program and ensuring its success for the small disadvantaged firms that seek contracting opportunities funded by state and local governments, and public transit and airport sponsors. We need our Stakeholders. DBE s Matters! 6/30/2025 15
My Challenge for you today! 1. Network Meet some one new today. 2. Ask your self, What does success looks like to you ? 3. Let us know how we can help you. 6/30/2025 16
Contact Information Camille E. Robinson, FHWA--Kentucky Civil Rights Program Manager camille.robinson@dot.gov 502-223-6743 6/30/2025 17
Kenneth Woodruff Kenneth Woodruff FHWA INDOT FHWA INDOT
What is FHWAs Role? These division offices provide front line Federal-aid program delivery assistance to partners and customers in highway transportation and safety services, including but not limited to, planning and research, preliminary engineering, technology transfer, right-of-way, bridge, highway safety, traffic operations, environment, civil rights, design construction and maintenance, engineering coordination, highway beautification, and administration. 19 6/30/2025
My Challenge for you today! 1. Network Meet some one new today. 2. Ask your self, What does success looks like to you ? 3. Let us know how we can help you. 20 6/30/2025
Kentucky Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Transportation Cabinet PREQUALIFICATION PROCESS PREQUALIFICATION PROCESS I. I. APPLICATION APPLICATION II. II. REVIEW REVIEW III. III. REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS
Application Application A contractor must be Prequalified to bid or accept work as a subcontractor to perform highway construction work. Application for Certificate of Eligibility (TC 14-1) https://transportation.ky.gov/Construction-Procurement under Resources, eForms Library Must be completed on most current form with original signatures.
Review Review Types of Work requested are approved based on the applicant s Equipment availability Resumes of company personnel Project experience Bid Capacity Financial information Contractor performance reports
Requirements Requirements - The Construction Prequalification Committee reviews each application for a certificate of eligibility and makes a recommendation of eligibility to the State Highway Engineer. - Once approved by the State Highway Engineer, the contractor is issued a Certificate of Eligibility.
Contact Us Contact Us Shella Eagle Branch Manager for Prequalification and Compliance shella.eagle@ky.gov 502-782-4815
Indiana Department of Transportation Indiana Department of Transportation PREQUALIFICATION DIVISION PREQUALIFICATION DIVISION I. APPLICATION/ REQUIREMENTS II. REVIEW OF APPLICATION
I. Application/Requirements Two Separate Application Processes 1) Consultant Prequalification Online Application: https://itap.indot.in.gov/login.aspx Manual: https://www.in.gov/dot/div/legal/rfp/consultants/CPQM.pdf Contact: ConsultantPreQualification@indot.in.gov jleming@indot.in.gov (John Leming, Consultant Prequal Analyst) 2) Contractor Prequalification Paper Application: https://forms.in.gov/Download.aspx?id=5420 Admin Rules: https://www.in.gov/dot/div/contracts/letting/general/105iac11.pdf Contact: jomurillo@indot.in.gov (Jose Murillo, Prequal Engineer) awagoner@indot.in.gov (Aggie Wagoner, Prequal Specialist)
II. Review of Application Consultant Prequalification Contractor Prequalification 1) Review governed by manual 1) Financial focused per law 2) Manual being updated for 2019 (a) Certified report for capacity <$200K 3) Review eligibility for each work type requested (b) Reviewed report for capacity $200K-$1M (c) Audited report for capacity >$1M 4) More limited financial review 5) Renewal required every 2 years 2) Renewal required every year 6) Financial update required annually 3) Review eligibility for each work type requested
Indiana Indiana Department of Transportation Department of Transportation PREQUALIFICATION PREQUALIFICATION DIVISION DIVISION Chris Serak, INDOT Prequalification Director chserak@indot.in.gov (317) 234- (Office) (317) 440-9868 (Cell) Jose Murillo, INDOT Prequalification Engineer jomurillo@indot.in.gov (317) 232-5094 (Office)
Final remarks Please visit the tables set up in the next room. Please fill out survey and return to supportive services before you leave today at table by the door. Copy of power point will be available on request. Don t forget to register for our next event in Evansville.