Ohio DOT Checklist for Bidders - Federally Funded Projects with a DBE Goal
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Summary
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) provides this checklist for bidders on federally funded projects with established Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goals.
Bidders must obtain quotes from DBE firms, verify NAICS codes via the Ohio Unified DBE Directory, and submit a DBE Utilization Plan electronically prior to the bid opening. If the DBE goal is not met, Good Faith Efforts documentation must be submitted to the contract letting manager. Additionally, an affirmation form is required within 5 calendar days after bid opening for all DBE firms listed on the plan. The process involves compliance with ODI/SDBE regulations and specific electronic filing through Formstack and ODOT resource portals.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- DBE Utilization Plan
- Good Faith Efforts documentation
- Affirmation form
- Submit to
- https://odot.formstack.com/forms/dbe_copy
- Scope location
- Ohio
- Reported agency
- Ohio Department of Transportation
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Union County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://odot.formstack.com/forms/dbe_copy.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Union County in OH, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Union County?
All active and historical solicitations from Union County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Union County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: DBE Utilization Plan, Good Faith Efforts documentation, Affirmation form. Review the full document from Union County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Ohio. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.