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May 8 Alaska Construction Career Day (ACCD) Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 8:00 am to 4:30 pm AKST High school students, get ready for a hands-on experience exploring careers in construction and transportation at Alaska Construction Career Day (ACCD) on Thursday, May 8, 2025, organized and hosted by the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Felicities, Civil Rights Office! Industry professionals from labor unions, construction companies, the University of Alaska, school districts, state agencies, and trade organizations will be on-site to showcase career opportunities and hands-on activities. Learn more about this event at: https://dot.alaska.gov/cvlrts/accd.shtml For additional information or questions contact: Zhenia Peterson at zhenia.peterson@alaska.gov. or call 907-269-0844 Event Information
May 13 [Training] Learn About the 50% DBE Reimbursement Program Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm AKST Join us for an informative training session on the 50% DBE Reimbursement Program! This presentation will walk you through the reimbursement form, providing step-by-step guidance to ensure accurate completion and submission. The 50% DBE Reimbursement Program is designed to empower and support DBE firms in fostering the growth of their businesses and enhancing competitiveness in the marketplace. This initiative approves reimbursement of 50% of the costs incurred for work-related expenses. The financial assistance is targeted at aiding DBEs in covering expenses associated with bidding or completing work on current projects. Zoom Meeting Link
May 15 [Training] Orientation for New DBE/ACDBE Firms Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:30 am to 12:00 pm AKST Welcome to the Orientation for New Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) Firms! As a DBE/ACDBE, you play a crucial role in our commitment to fostering inclusivity and equality in contracting opportunities. Teaming up with Alaska APEX Accelerators, this orientation will provide you with invaluable insights into the resources, support systems, and opportunities tailored for certified DBE/ACDBEs. We encourage you to actively engage in the orientation session, connect with fellow DBE/ACDBEs, and leverage the wealth of resources at your disposal. This training is provided monthly for new DBEs, ACDBEs and those interested in the DBE program. Zoom Meeting Link
May 27 Tustumena Replacement Vessel (TRV) FTA DBE Goal Public Consultation Meeting Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 9:00 am to 10:00 am AKST Tustumena Replacement Vessel (TRV) FTA DBE Goal Public Consultation Meeting. The State of Alaska, Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (Alaska DOT&PF) Civil Rights Office (CRO) invites public comment on the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Goal Methodology for the Tustumena Replacement Vessel (TRV) project for Federal Fiscal Years (FFYs)2026-2028. This public consultation period provides an opportunity for Alaskans, DBE firms, and stakeholders in the ferry, marine, transportation, and construction industries to review and offer feedback on the proposed methodology. As a recipient of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding, the State of Alaska is required to submit a DBE goal methodology. In collaboration with the CRO, Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS), and Siemens Energy (Siemens), Glosten applied this methodology to establish an inclusive and transparent process for setting DBE participation goals on this federally funded project. This methodology complies with 49 CFR Part 26.45 and is based on available data demonstrating the number of DBE-certified firms that are ready, willing, and able to perform work on FTA-assisted contracts, compared to all businesses eligible to participate in such contracts. For FFY 2026-2028, Glosten, in collaboration with CRO, has proposed DBE participation goal of 2.46% for vessel construction. Additionally, AMHS has a contract with Siemens Energy to serve as the Propulsion System Integrator for the TRV. A separate DBE goal of 3.26% has been proposed specifically for Siemens-related subcontracts. Both proposed DBE participation goals will be achieved entirely through race-neutral means. During this public consultation session, CRO, AMHS and Glosten representatives will provide an overview of the methodology and answer questions. Participants will also have an opportunity to submit comments and share feedback. Zoom Meeting Link
June 19 [Training] Orientation for New DBE/ACDBE Firms Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 10:30 am to 12:00 pm AKST Welcome to the Orientation for New Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) Firms! As a DBE/ACDBE, you play a crucial role in our commitment to fostering inclusivity and equality in contracting opportunities. Teaming up with Alaska APEX Accelerators, this orientation will provide you with invaluable insights into the resources, support systems, and opportunities tailored for certified DBE/ACDBEs. We encourage you to actively engage in the orientation session, connect with fellow DBE/ACDBEs, and leverage the wealth of resources at your disposal. This training is provided monthly for new DBEs, ACDBEs and those interested in the DBE program. Zoom Meeting Link