Triennial DBE Goal Methodology, FTA FY 2021-2023

In accordance with 49 CFR Part 26.45(g), Augusta, Georgia has established a proposed Triennial Overall Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Goal and Methodology on its Federal Transit Administration assisted contracts for Federal Fiscal Years 2021 – 2023. The Proposed goal of 5.64% was derived by analyzing DBE utilization on past, current, and future contracts in the local market area and by analyzing DBE data available from the Georgia Department of Transportation’s (GDOT) Uniform Certification Program (UCP) Directory, US Census Bureau, the Augusta, Georgia general vendor list, and area business consultations. The proposed DBE goal will adhere entirely to race and gender neutral measures.  Augusta, Georgia is soliciting the public to submit comments regarding the proposed goal.

The methodology used to derive this proposed goal is available for public review and comment for a period of 30 calendar days from July 31 to August 31, 2020. It may be reviewed in person by appointment only due to COVID-19 procedures from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday at the following locations:

Augusta Public Transit 
2844 Regency Boulevard
Augusta, Georgia 30904

(706) 821-1721

Compliance Department
Municipal Building
535 Telfair Street
Suite 530
Augusta, Georgia 30901

(706) 821-2406

Clerk of Commission
Municipal Building
535 Telfair Street
Suite 220
Augusta, Georgia 30901

(706) 821-1820

The Triennial Overall DBE Goal and Methodology PDF will be available online for review HERE.

Submit all comment forms to the Augusta, Georgia Compliance Department DBE via mail, fax, or email information provided below. Augusta, Georgia will accept comments until 5:00 p.m. on August 31, 2020 or comments may be mailed to the Office of Civil Rights, Federal Transit Administration at the address below:

Compliance Department
Municipal Building
535 Telfair Street
Suite 530
Augusta, Georgia 30901
Fax (706) 823-4395

Office of Civil Rights
1200 New Jersey Avenue,SE
Washington, DC
(888) 446-4511

It is the policy of Augusta, Georgia to ensure that ready, willing, and able DBEs have an equal opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts fully or partially funded by the federal government. Augusta, Georgia will further ensure that all solicitations are sought and considered without restrictions based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex.

Firms that are interested in becoming GDOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise and/or Local Small Business Opportunity Program certified should contact the Augusta, Georgia Compliance Department DBE Division.

A printable version of the Triennial Goal Comment Form is available for download HERE.

 An online version of the form is available HERE.