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CDOT Connection March 2015
Latest New s Event Calendar Free Counseling Certification CDOT
Dear Cathy,
Get ready for daylight saving tim e! Don't forget to move your clocks
forw ard this w eekend and take advantage of more daylight for construction
projects and longer summer evenings. Use that extra hour to build new
skills, bid on new projects, and netw ork w ith new people you haven't met
before at one of the many w orkshop and events across the state.
If you have any new s you w ould like to share in future editions, please send
an email to the editor at info@connect2dot.org.
News & Information
I-70 East Project Industry Forum for
Featured Project
CDOT Region 3 SH82
Grand Avenue BridgeCDOT is completing the
environmental assessment for
a preferred alternative to
address functional, structural
and safety def iciencies of the
SH 82 Grand Avenue Bridge in
Glenw ood Springs and to bring
Contractors
Get the latest project information
CDOT w ill be hosting an open Industry Forum on March 11, 2015. The Forum
is an opportunity for CDOT to show case the proposed I-70 East project to
the business community, explore creative approaches to project
development, and seek early input f rom attendees on procurement design
and cost saving ideas. The second day, March 12, is reserved for one-on-
one meetings w ith prime teams pursuing the project.
Back on February 19, the Transportation Commission decided to move
forw ard w ith a design-build-f inance-operate-maintain (DBFOM) method for
the f inance and delivery of this project. At the Forum, you'll learn w hat that
means and join a w ide array of interested parties including global
contractors and developers, engineering and design f irms, investors and
lenders, and local, DBE, and specialty contractors. If you are a
subcontractor and w ant to be part of this project, now is the time to get
involved and this Forum is the place!
Learn More...
CDOT Starts DBE Goal Setting for FHWAOverall Annual Goal and I-70 East
Detailed analysis for two major DBE goals is underway
There's been a lot of talk about w hat CDOT w ill do w ith DBE goals and ESB
participation on the I-70 East project. It's something CDOT is not taking lightly.
They realize the impact the project w ill have along the Front Range and they
know there w ill be plenty of small businesses w aiting in line for sub
contracting opportunities. They intend to fully support minority and w oman-
it up to current standards.
The more than $100M bridge
replacement project is
expected to have bridge
design completed in May 2015
w ith construction potentially
starting in December 2015.
There w ill be signif icant
subcontracting opportunities
for small businesses that can
provide services for the bridge
replacement. Keep up to date
by signing up for project
updates in the top right column
of the project w ebsite .
Learn More...
CDOT Bid Matching
Sign Up Today!Get w eekly email notif ications
of CDOT advertised
construction projects that
match your company's type of
w ork. Click here to register
Upcoming Events
Hispanic Contractors of
Colorado 25th AnniversaryCelebration
March 7, 2015Join the Hispanic Contractors
of Colorado for the biggest
event of the year! Come
celebrate 25 years of service
in support of the Hispanic
community and small business
contractors across the state.
Click here for inform ation
ow ned f irms, as w ell as other small contractors on this project. They are
currently w orking on innovative strategies to support the project.
This year, CDOT is required to submit a three-year overall annual DBE goal
and methodology to FHWA. With a great amount of foresight, they decided
to conduct a dual goal setting process w ith the I-70 East project goal setting
so all major factors are being considered at the same time. The result w ill be
tw o separate goals, one for the I-70 East project and one for CDOT's overall
annual goal for FY 2016-2018. The analysis w ill consider the type of w ork
anticipated for I-70 East and other projects statew ide. It w ill also look at the
relative availability of DBE f irms that are ready, w illing, and able to w ork on
CDOT projects and other relevant market factors.
How can you participate? If you are sent a survey, respond. If the
information about your business is listed incorrectly on the DBE directory,
get it updated. When you hear about public meetings or an open comment
period on the draft, join in!
Learn More...
ESB Certification is Back!
Next ESB Orientation scheduled for March 13
CDOT has been w orking hard on improving
the Em erging Sm all Business
(ESB) program and is implementing many
new program benef its. ESB restricted
projects are being identif ied in all regions
across the state and a scoring point
system is being put in place for prime
consultants that utilize ESB subconsultants. You w ill also see an element of
the ESB program on the I-70 East project.
One of the criteria for certif ication is completing an ESB Orientation w ebinar.
These session w ere on hold w hile the program w as being revamped.
Registration is now open for the next Orientation on March 13. If you are a
small business that meets program eligibility criteria and w ants a
competitive edge in contracting on CDOT projects, don't miss this opportunity
to get one step closer to certif ication!
Learn More...
Best Opportunity for Transportation and
Advance Colorado 2015
Procurement Expo
March 9, 21015The Minority Business Off ice &
the State Purchasing Off ice
w elcome your participation at
the Buyers' and Sellers'
Marketplace. Come meet w ith
procurement representatives
from across the state. There is
no cost to attend this event
and all w orkshops are FREE.
Click here for inform ation
PTAC Doing Business with
USFS and CDOT
March 11, 2015The Colorado Procurement
Technical Assistance Center
(PTAC) is hosting a free
w orkshop in Grand Junction
for small businesses
interested in providing
construction or forestry
services to the Government.
USFS w ill provide information
on doing business w ith their
agency and CDOT w ill discuss
opportunities for small
businesses on highw ay
construction projects.
Click here for inform ation
CDOT I-70 East ProjectIndustry Forum
March 11, 2015Join CDOT as they show case
the proposed I-70 East Project,
explore creative approaches
to project development, and
seek early input f rom
attendees on procurement
design and cost saving ideas.
Click here for inform ation
Environmental Professionals
ACEC and CDOT sponsoring two-day education event
If you have not already registered, do it
now before it sells out! ACEC Colorado and
CDOT are offering a comprehensive
transportation and environmental training
program on March 9-10. The training w ill
include a variety of speakers and
presentations focused on current best
practices.
CDOT's new Executive Director Shailen Bhatt w ill be the keynote speaker.
Govenor John Hickenlooper w ill provide remarks on the importance of the
public and private sectors w orking together to provide Colorado w ith a
sustainable transportation system.
CDOT staff w ill also be giving a presentation on how to do business w ith
CDOT as a professional services consultant. It w ill cover consultant
prequalif ication, Master Pricing Agreements (MPAs), the new CDOT Supplier
Portal Statement of Interest (SOI) process and upcoming changes to the
DBE and ESB programs.
Learn More...
Connect2DOT Spring Roadtrip
We're heading south and west in March and April
There are going to be some great
opportunities for contractors to f ind out
about doing business w ith CDOT outside of
the Front Range. CDOT is providing
Contract Management and Compliance
w orkshops in Grand Junction and Durango
over the next tw o months.
Not only w ill you learn about the requirements for w orking on CDOT a
project but staf f w ill be available for one-on-one meetings to answ er your
individual questions. We w ill also have special w orkshops for DBEs and
small businesses in Alamosa and Meeker. Check the Connect2DOT event
calendar for more information and to register. If you have questions or
w ould like to schedule an appointment w ith a consultant, please email
info@connect2dot.org.
Learn More...
Graham-Kraemer JV Open
House for the RTD
Southeast Rail ExtensionMarch 16, 2015Come meet this pursuit team
and learn about the team and
potential subcontracting
opportunities.
Click here for inform ation
Stacy and Witbeck-Herzog-Wadsworth
JV Outreach Event for the
RTD Southeast RailExtension Project
March 19, 2015Come meet this pursuit team
and f ind out more about the
$40 million in potential
subcontracting opportunities.
Click here for inform ation
2015 Indian Biz Expo
March 20, 2015Join the Rocky Mountain Indian
Chamber of Commerce as they
empow er American Indian
businesses, professionals,
and entrepreneurs. Netw ork
directly w ith procurement
off icers and diversity outreach
recruiters. Connect2DOT w ill
be providing an overview of
DBE Certif ication and SBA and
DSBO w ill be covering federal
and local small business
certif ication programs.
Click here for inform ation
Prime & Sub ContractorMeet and Greet
March 25, 2015 The U.S. Department of
Transportation is hosting
a Prime Connections event in
Certified DBE Firms
Congratulations to Colorado's NewestDBE Certified Firms
The follow ing small businesses received Disadvantaged Business
Enterprise (DBE) certif ication last month. Check them out on the Colorado
Unif ied Certif ication Program (UCP) DBE Directory.
Cherokee Construction LLC
JBI Trucking LLC
Metropolitan Services, Inc.
National Contracting Services LLC
Nicholas & Associates
Simon Elite Trucking LLC
The Lund Partnership, Inc.
YS Construction Clean Up Services
Workshops & Training
Denver that is similar to "speed
dating" betw een prime
contractors and small
businesses involved in
the construction industry.
Private meetings betw een
the primes and small
businesses are scheduled in
15-minute blocks over four
hours.
Click here for inform ation
Partner Panel Series:
Doing Business with CDOT
March 25, 2015PTAC and the Southern CO
SBDC are hosting a panel
session in Colorado Springs
that includes experts on DBE
and ESB certif ication, being a
successful subcontractor and
w orkforce development.
Click here for inform ation
ASPE Estimating Academy
March 6, 20157:30 AM - 4:45 PMAGC Education CenterDenver
Join the American Society of Professional Estimators for one day training and netw orking event. Learn new
strategies that w ill help your company stay competitive and stay up to date on the latest trends and technology. This
session w ill discuss the importance of scope coordination and w hat is required in a good scope letter. Topics include
bid documents, RFIs, communication betw een the GC and subcontractors, Inclusions and clarif ications, exclusions,
bid day actions and post-bid day follow -up.
Register Today!
2015 Training for Colorado Transportation and EnvironmentalProfessionals
March 9-10, 2015Embassy Suites Downtown Convention CenterDenver
Plan to attend this year's comprehensive transportation and environmental training program, sponsored by ACEC
Colorado and CDOT. The training w ill provide a variety of speakers and presentations focused on current best
practices. Attendees w ill include: CDOT project, program and resident engineers; the CDOT environmental group;
consulting engineers; and environmental specialists.
Register Today!
Contractor Academy Prequalification Workshop
March 12, 20154:00 PM - 6:00 PMAGC BuildingDenver
Presented by Haselden Contruction and Gilmore Construction, this w orkshop w ill help you understand w hy you need
to be prequalif ied by prime contractors and government clients, w hat information is required, and how often you need
to re-qualify.
Register Today!
Webinar: CDOT Emerging Small Business (ESB) Orientation
March 13, 201511:00 AM - 12:00 PMOnline
It's back! CDOT has re-opened certif ication for the Emerging Small Business (ESB) program. This w ebinar w ill provide
an overview of the ESB program and new benef its being provided by CDOT. Firms must be certif ied by CDOT to take
advantage benef its such as the ability to bid on ESB restricted projects (set asides), as w ell as incentives for prime
contractors and consultants that utilize ESB f irms. This orientation provides an overview of the program and
is mandatory for any f irm interested in becoming certif ied.
Register Today!
CDOT Construction Project Administration for Consultants
March 17-19, 2015CDOT Region 1 - North Holly St.Denver
The introduction to Construction Project Administration specialty course is intended to teach CDOT Project Managers
and Professional Service Consultant best practices in project administration. This includes understanding the contract
and its implications, meeting facilitation, f ield inspections, paperw ork completion and reporting, and documentation
helpful to a project's success.
Register Today!
Blueprint Reading for Commercial Applications
March 19-20, 2015AGC BuildingDenver
This course begins w ith a brief overview of draw ing symbols and conventions f low ing through the several types of
structural systems, including building f inishes, mechanical and electrical systems, site w ork and utilities. The class
w orkbook includes a complete set of draw ing and related exercises for a four-story of f ice building. The exercises
are review ed in depth w ith emphasis on estimating and quantity issues. A review of various types of specif ications,
contract documents and terms, w hich must be interpreted on a project are included. For the second day, students
should bring a set of draw ings they are familiar w ith to review and discuss.
Register Today!
CDOT 2015 Contract Management & Compliance Workshop
March 24, 20158:30 PM - 4:00 PMBusiness IncubatorGrand Junction
This full day w orkshop is essential for all prime contractors and sub contractors w orking on CDOT highw ay
construction contracts. Staff f rom CDOT w ill provide vital information about how to comply w ith CDOT and Federal
contracting regulations. This annual w orkshop covers updates to 2015 federal regulations included in the FHWA Form
1273 such as: EEO Contract Requirements, DBE Requirements, ESB Program, CDOT Form 205, OJT
Requirements, Certif ied Payrolls, Davis-Bacon and Related Acts, Site of Work, Classif ication of w orkers, and
Prompt Payment.
Register Today!
Introduction to Contracting with CDOT
March 25, 201511:00 AM - 1:00 PM (lunch included)Kilowatt KornerMeeker
Are you interested in contracting w ith the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)? Join the Northw est
Colorado SBDC for the launch of the Connect2DOT Program and f ind out w hat contracting opportunities may exist for
your business. We are kicking off the program w ith a seminar thatis an excellent primer for f irms just getting started
and w anting to learn how to do business w ith CDOT. You w ill f ind out w hat they buy, how they let contracts for
goods and services and w here to f ind contract opportunities. It w ill include a discussion of CDOT's small business
programs and how they can help you become more competitive in bidding and teaming on CDOT projects.
Register Today!
Contractor Academy BIM for Contractors
March 26, 201511:30 AM - 1:00 PMAGC BuildingDenver
Presented by Adolfson & Peterson Contruction, Haselden Contruction, and Mortensen Contruction. This w orkshop w ill
cover: What is BIM, the benef its of using BIM, w ho uses BIM, w hat are the dif ferent uses for BIM, the BIM process,
types and costs of BIM, how can a small business benef it.
Register Today!
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