The DC Department of Transportation in accordance with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 proposes a Disadvantaged Business Enterprises overall goal of 20% (construction) and 13% (non construction). Records relative to statistical data collected and methodology used to determine the goal and the FY 2004 DCDOT DBE program is on file for public inspection at 2000 14th Street, NW, 6th Floor, District Department of Transportation, Office of the Agency Chief Contracting Officer.

Comments will be accepted 45 days from the date of this announcement and should be submitted in writing to the above address. A public forum to discuss DDOT's compliance with the DBE regulations will be held on July 17, 2003 at 10:00 am at 2000 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC, 3rd Floor Construction Support Branch Conference Room.

Please contact Mr. Ronnie Edwards at (202) 671-2270 for questions concerning this notice.