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ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DBE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
TRAINING & RESOURCE
CATALOG
2018-2019
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Department of Transportation
Compliance and Business Opportunities
1409 Coliseum Boulevard
Montgomery, Alabama 36110
Phone: (334) 244-6261 Fax: (334) 260-5313
http://www.dot.state.al.us
October 23, 2018
ALABAMA
Kay Ivey GOVERNOR
John R. Cooper TRANSPORTATION
DIRECTOR
To: DBE Firms
Preparedness and access to contract opportunities are concepts which lead
to business growth. The goal of DBE Supportive Services for the upcom-
ing training year is to utilize departmental resources and courses within this
document to aid DBEs to prepare themselves for contract opportunities. DBE
Supportive Services has arranged for the courses to be held statewide to
assist DBE firms to attend as their schedules dictate. DBE firms are encour-
aged to attend these courses and provide input on measures for their en-
hancement.
Additionally, should a question arise, DBE owners are encouraged to use
this document as a tool to direct them to appropriate ALDOT personnel for
answers to regarding the DBE Supportive Services program. ALDOT's commit-
ment to provide opportunities for minority and women businesses within the
DBE program remains steadfast. I wish you continued success in your busi-
ness endeavors.
Sincerely,
Transportation Director
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DBE Supportive Services (DBE/SS) Providers 04-05
2018-2019 Training Schedule 06-09
Course Descriptions
Developing Marketing Material and Creating Online Presence 10
Project Management - Business Success Bottom Line 11
Tax Free Retirement Strategies for Your Small Business 12
ALDOT DBE Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Forum 13
DBE Fall Forum: North Region Update/Networking Reception 14
Core Leadership and Development Training - Part 1 15
QuickBooks 16
December Matchmaking and Industry Reception 17
Making It All Count: Contract Accounting 18
Financial Strategies for Small Businesses 19
QCI - Storm Water Management 20
Contract Mobilization and Working Capital Financing 21
OSHA 10 Hour Training - Construction Rigging and Signaling 22
Core Leadership and Development Training - Part 2 23
Gulf Coast Procurement Conference - Crisis Plan for Small Business 24
Networking Reception/Outreach 25
Women in Transportation & Construction Summit 26
Estimating Earthwork 27
Prime Networking Reception 28
Legal Aspects of Your Small Business - Avoiding Legal Pitfalls 29
Building Business Relationships / Joint Ventures 30
CDL/Landscaping Urban Forestry 31
DBE Certification Benefit & Recruitment Event 32
Capture Management 33
How to Become ACDBE / DBE Certified 34
Federal Contracting Workshop & Prime Networking Event 35
Effective Construction Negotiating & Intro to Estimating Earthwork 36
Landscaping 37
Construction Accounting - Job Cost Accounting 38
Prime Network Reception 39
ALDOT Contact Information 40-41
Additional Resources 42
ALDOT Region Map 43
Tips To Evaluate A Commercially Useful Function (CUF) 44-45
Registration Form 46
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY (AAMU) 4900 Meridian Street Normal, AL 35762 256-372-5681, Fax: 256-372-5098 Danielle R. Barnes, Director
THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM (UAB) 1300 University Boulevard Birmingham, AL 35294 205-934-8889, Fax: 205-934-8540 Freeman Webber, Director [email protected]
Sandy Chambliss, Assistant Director [email protected]
DBE/SS PROVIDERS
BIRMINGHAM AIRPORT AUTHORITY (BAA) 5900 Messer Airport Highway Birmingham, AL 35212 205-599-0568, Fax: 205-449-9450
Tanja Turner-Bell, Acquisition & DBE Manager [email protected] Shontay Wilson, Properties & DBE Administrative Clerk [email protected]
THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA (UA) Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering P.O. Box 870205 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 205-384-1724, Fax: 205-348-6862 Jay K. Lindly, PhD, P.E., Director [email protected]
Armen, Amirkhanian, PhD, P.E., Professor [email protected]
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TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY (TU) 1200 W. Montgomery Road Tuskegee, AL 36088 334-727-3527, Fax: 334-727-0116 Garry Quinn, Director [email protected]
Brenda Stubbs, Administrative Assistant [email protected]
THE UNIVERSITY OF WEST ALABAMA (UWA) 122 Guy Hunt Building Station 35 Livingston, AL 35470 205-652-3505, Fax: 205-652-3782 Donald Mills, Director [email protected]
Shari Stoudemire, Assistant Director [email protected]
Sheena Turner, Project Coordinator [email protected]
DBE/SS PROVIDERS
THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA IN HUNTSVILLE (UAH)
Industrial & Systems Engineering
5000 Technology Drive/OKT N133
Huntsville, AL 35899
Dr. Sampson Gholston, Director
Dr. Bryan Mesmer, Asst. Director
Ronica Ondocsin, P.E., Program Coordinator
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DATE COURSE LOCATION DBE/
SS
10/16/2018
Developing Marketing Materials and Creating Online
Presence Workshop
Huntsville
UAH
10/17-18/2018
Project Management - Business Success Bottom Line
Workshop Mobile UWA
10/18/2018 Tax Free Retirement Strategies
for your Small Business Workshop
Birmingham Airport
BAA
10/24/2018
ALDOT DBE
Mobile River Bridge and
Bayway Forum
Montgomery ALDOT
11/08/2018
DBE Fall Forum: North Region
Update/ Reception Huntsville AAMU
11/15/2018
Core Leadership and Development Training
Workshop Part 1
Birmingham Airport
BAA
TBA
UWA/MAWSS Small Business Tax
Workshop
Mobile
UWA
12/11/2018 QuickBooks Workshop
Birmingham
UAB
TBA December Matchmaking And Industry Reception
Birmingham Airport
BAA
2018-2019 TRAINING SCHEDULE
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DATE COURSE LOCATION DBE/
SS
1/15-16/2019
Making It All Count: Contract Accounting Workshop
Mobile
AAMU UWA
01/17/2019
Financial Strategies for Small Businesses Workshop
Birmingham
Airport
BAA
01/23/2019
QCI - Storm Water Management
Workshop
Mobile
BAA
02/07/2019
Contract Mobilization and Working Capital
Financing Workshop
Pelham
UWA
02/21-22/2019
10 Hour OSHA Workshop: Construction
Rigging & Signaling
Huntsville
TU
AAMU
02/21/2019
Core Leadership and Development Training
Workshop Part 2
Birmingham Airport
BAA
02/27– 28/2019
Gulf Coast Procurement Conference -
Crisis Plan For Small Businesses
Mobile
DBE/SS
TBA
Networking Reception/Outreach
Birmingham
UAB
03/13/2019
Women in Transportation & Construction Summit
Birmingham
AAMU UAH BAA
2018-2019 TRAINING SCHEDULE
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DATE COURSE LOCATION DBE/SS
03/19-20/2019
Estimating Workshop
Dothan
TU
03/20/2019 Prime Networking Reception Mobile UWA
03/21/2019 Legal Aspects of Your
Small Business - Avoiding Pitfalls Workshop
Birmingham
Airport BAA
04/18/2019
Building Business Relationships &
Joint Ventures Workshop Birmingham
UAB AAMU BAA
04/24/2019 CDL/Landscaping Workshop Birmingham TU
05/08-09/2019 DBE Certification Benefits &
Recruitment Event TBA DBE/SS
IMPORTANT NOTES
The dates of the workshops listed above are subject to change. DBE firms will be notified of all changes in a timely manner. Check the ALDOT DBE/SS website for changes or updates.
2018-2019 TRAINING SCHEDULE
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2018-2019 TRAINING SCHEDULE
DATE COURSE LOCATION DBE/SS
05/16/2019 Capture Management
Workshop Mobile TU
05/16/2019 How to Become
ACDBE/DBE Certified
Birmingham
Airport BAA
06/11/2019
Federal Contracting Workshop &
Prime Networking Reception
Huntsville AAMU
UAH
06/13/2019
Effective Construction Negotiation & Intro to Estimating Earthwork
Construction Workshop
Birmingham TU
06/20/2019 Workshop (Topic TBA) Birmingham
Airport BAA
07/18/2019 Workshop (Topic TBA) Birmingham
Airport BAA
08/08/2019 Landscaping Workshop Auburn or
Montgomery TU
09/25/2019 Construction
Accounting (Job Cost) Workshop
Mobile TU
TBA Networking Reception For DBE’s & Primes
TBA TU
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DEVELOPING MARKETING MATERIALS AND CREATING AN ONLINE PRESENCE
COURSE OVERVIEW: This workshop training will provide hands-on
help in developing startup marketing strategies to include creating a logo
and business cards, statement of qualifications/capability statement and
building an online presence. (A Google account is required to establish
a business listing.) Participants will be asked to bring a laptop in order
to create some of these marketing tools if they don’t have them or to
refine those marketing materials they do have.
COURSE OUTLINE:
COURSE OBJECTIVES: At the conclusion of this course, participants
will be given a USB flash drive with their marketing content and
materials created in class. They should also have at least a minimal
online presence if they had none before or a more robust existing one.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Date Location October 16, 2018 Huntsville, AL
Registration Deadline: Two weeks prior to session
For more information about this course, contact:
Ronica Ondocsin
Dr. Sam Gholston
256-824-6466
256-824-7310
➢ Branding basics
➢ Creating a logo and business card
➢ Statement of Qualifications outline
➢ Google Business listing
➢ Importance of an online presence
➢ Tapping into industry resources
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PROJECT MANAGEMNT -
BUSINESS SUCCESS BOTTOM LINE
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Date Location October 17-18, 2018 Mobile, AL
Registration Deadline: Two weeks prior to session
COURSE OVERVIEW: This day and a half training will provide DBE
Firms a practical hands-on approach to successful Project Manage-
ment. Once the contract is secured, the key to being profitable is to
deliver. The session will also feature an interactive project manage-
ment case study. What is successful Project Management?
COURSE OUTLINE:
COURSE OBJECTIVES: After attending this training, firms should have
a better working knowledge of successful project management while
applying strategies for enhancing their operational skills.
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➢ To deliver a great service
➢ Deliver on time
➢ Deliver within budget
For more information about this course, contact:
Donald Mills
Shari Stoudemire
Sheena Turner
205-652-3814
205-652-3557
205-652-3665
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TAX FREE RETIREMENT STRATEGIES FOR
YOUR SMALL BUSINESS
COURSE OVERVIEW: This course will focus on ways that small business owners can utilize tax free retirement options allowed by the government. There are two main areas that are generally well known by most business owners however there are an additional three areas that are not very well known.
Presented By: Richard Akinyemi of RWC Wealth Management, Inc.
COURSE OUTLINE: (General Topic)
➢ Well known tax retirement strategies
➢ Little known but very effective tax retirement strategies
➢ Tax free strategies for paying long term care cost
COURSE OBJECTIVE: Participants will learn about the traditional and non-traditional ways to accumulate and receive tax free income in retirement
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Date Location October 18, 2018 Birmingham, AL
Registration Deadline: Two weeks prior to session
For more information about this course, contact :
Tanja Bell
Shontay Wilson
205-599-0568
205-599-0534
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DESCRIPTION: This event will bring together DBEs, Primes, and
ALDOT to establish a mutually beneficial relationship with other Business people and potential clients and/or customers. This forum will
enable you to openly discuss updates on plans, projects, and other
issues pertaining to the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project.
EVENTSCHEDULE:
Date Location October 24, 2018 ALDOT Central Office Montgomery, AL Registration Deadline: Two weeks prior to session
For more information about this course, contact :
ALDOT DBE MOBILE RIVER BRIDGE
AND BAYWAY FORUM
Donald Mills 205-652-3814 [email protected]
Shari Stoudemire 205-652-3557 [email protected]
Sheena Turner 205-652-3665 [email protected]
Freeman Webber 205-934-8889 [email protected]
Sandy Chambliss 205-934-8273 [email protected]
Garry Quinn 334-727-3527 [email protected]
Brenda Stubbs 334-727-3527 [email protected]
Danielle R. Barnes 256-372-5681 [email protected]
Ronica Ondocsin 256-372-5803 [email protected]
Dr. Sam Gholston 256-824-6466 [email protected]
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DBE FALL FORUM: NORTH REGION UPDATE / RECEPTION
DESCRIPTION: DBEs, Primes, and Small Business Owners are
invited to join us to network and hear an update on FY18-19 Airport and Highway Construction plans and projects.
EVENT SCHEDULE: Date Location November 8, 2018 Huntsville, AL Registration Deadline: Two weeks prior to session
For more information about this course, contact :
Danielle R. Barnes 256-372-5681 [email protected]
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CORE LEADERSHIP AND
DEVELOPMENT TRAINING - PART 1
COURSE OVERVIEW: (Alice Gordon Holloway, Skye Connect) Suc-cess in Selling, Negotiating and Wining at Sales.
COURSE SCHEDULE: Date Location November 15, 2018 Birmingham, AL Registration Deadline: Two weeks prior to session
For more information about this course, contact :
Tanja Bell
Shontay Wilson
205-599-0568
205-599-0534
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QUICKBOOKS
COURSE OVERVIEW: Learn how to better manage your financial operations by using QuickBooks Pro for your business accounting needs! Participants will be introduced to fundamental accounting con-cepts and terms, enabling them to track business transactions that af-fect assets, liabilities, and owner’s equity. Participants will also discover updates on the new 2018 version and extensive financial statement reporting.
COURSE OUTLINE:
➢ Learn Accounting Essentials
➢ Basic QuickBooks Concepts and Terms
➢ Tracking Income and Expenses using different apps
➢ What’s new in 2019 version of QuickBooks
➢ Financial Statements and Reports
➢ Income Tax Preparation
COURSE OBJECTIVES: Participants will be able to perform essen-tial items within the accounting cycle which affect managing debt, growth and profits for the firm. In addition, this course has been de-signed to establish a foundation for more advanced training which en-hances the DBE firm’s accounting system by using QuickBooks payroll tracking, tax liabilities and bonding capability features
COURSE SCHEDULE: Date Location December 11, 2018 Birmingham, AL Registration Deadline: Two weeks prior to session
For more information about this course, contact :
Freeman Webber
Sandy Chambliss
205-934-8889
205-934-8273
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DESCRIPTION: This reception will allow the DBE Firms exposure through personal interaction with fellow DBE Firm Owners, Procure-ment Officers, Prime Contractors and other Small Business Owners.
EVENT SCHEDULE: Date Location TBA Birmingham, AL Registration Deadline: Two weeks prior to session
DECEMBER MATCHMAKING AND
INDUSTRY RECEPTION
For more information about this course, contact :
Tanja Bell
Shontay Wilson
205-599-0568
205-599-0534
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COURSE SCHEDULE:
Date Location
January 15-16, 2019 Pelham, AL
Registration Deadline: Two weeks prior to session
COURSE OVERVIEW: This two-day training will cover Contract Ac-
counting principles, legal requirements, and appropriate documentation
relative to certified DBE Firms and Small Businesses.
COURSE OUTLINE:
➢ Job Costing
➢ Accounting
➢ Legal aspects of performing a contract
COURSE OBJECTIVES: Attendees will gain a greater understand-ing of legal and accounting requirements for firms providing services under ALDOT and other federally funded contracts. This course will also provide an overview of cost principles and job cost accounting.
MAKING IT ALL COUNT: CONTRACT ACCOUNTING
For more information about this course, contact:
Donald Mills 205-652-3814 [email protected]
Shari Stoudemire 205-652-3557 [email protected]
Sheena Turner 205-652-3665 [email protected]
Danielle R. Barnes 256-372-5681 [email protected]
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COURSE OVERVIEW: Helping to Plan, Manage, and Grow your business.
PRESENTER: Alicia White, JMA Enterprises
FINANCIAL STRATEGIES FOR SMALL
BUSINESSES
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Date Location January 17, 2019 Birmingham, AL
Registration Deadline: Two weeks prior to session
For more information about this course, contact :
Tanja Bell
Shontay Wilson
205-599-0568
205-599-0534
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QCI STORM WATER MANAGEMENT
COURSE OVERVIEW: This course will provide participants
training in storm water pollution regulations and requirements. It will
also provide practical instructions in performance-oriented BMP
inspection and maintenance.
PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS:
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COURSE SCHEDULE: Date Location January 23, 2019 Mobile, AL Registration Deadline: Two weeks prior to session
For more information about this course, contact :
Garry Quinn
Brenda Stubbs
334-727-3527
334-727-3527
➢ Participate in QCI Program (QCIP) initial training
➢ Be on time
➢ Attend entire training session
➢ Pass ACIP exam given at the end of training session
➢ Receive QCI number, certificate or completion and wallet-
sized identification card
➢ Participate in annual QCIP continuing education and train-
ing (4-hour refresher course and exam)
COURSE OBJECTIVES: Participants will have the opportunity to
become and remain ADEM Qualified Credentialed Inspector (QCI)
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CONTRACT MOBILIZATION AND WORKING CAPITAL FINANCING
COURSE OVERVIEW: This full day training will explore contract
specific financing i.e. lines of credit for DBE Firms and will also feature
a Lender Match-Maker component.
COURSE OUTLINE:
COURSE SCHEDULE: Date Location February 7, 2019 Pelham, AL Registration Deadline: Two weeks prior to session
➢ Banks & SBA ➢ Alternative Financing sources i.e. LiftFund,
TruFund, Pathway ➢ Credit Union Financing
COURSE OBJECTIVE: After attending this training, at-tendees will successfully navigate construction project mobiliza-tion and working capital financing.
Donald Mills 205-652-3814 [email protected]
Shari Stoudemire 205-652-3557 [email protected]
Sheena Turner 205-652-3665 [email protected]
For more information about this course, contact:
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OSHA 10 HOUR COURSE (CONSTRUCTION RIGGING AND SIGNALING)
For more information about this course, contact :
COURSE SCHEDULE: Date Location January 21-22, 2019 Huntsville, AL Registration Deadline: Two weeks prior to session
COURSE OVERVIEW: This 10 Hour Course will cover OSHA policies, procedures, standards, safety and health principles.
COURSE OUTLINE:
➢ Highway Work Zones
➢ Safe Recordkeeping
➢ Health Hazards in Construction
➢ Personal Protective Equipment
➢ Materials Hauling
COURSE OBJECTIVES: DBE participants should be trained/ certi-
fied on rules and regulations enforced by the U.S. Department of Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) focusing on Highway Construction Safety.
Garry Quinn 334-727-3527 [email protected]
Brenda Stubbs 334-727-3572 [email protected]
Danielle R. Barnes 256-372-5681 [email protected]
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CORE LEADERSHIP AND
DEVELOPMENT TRAINING - PART 2
COURSE OVERVIEW: Decoding the Myths to Effective Presentation
Selling.
FACILITATOR: Alice Gordon Holloway, Skye Connect
COURSE SCHEDULE: Date Location February 21, 2019 Birmingham, AL
Registration Deadline: Two weeks prior to session
For more information about this course, contact :
Tanja Bell
Shontay Wilson
205-599-0568
205-599-0534
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GULF COAST PROCUREMENT CONFERENCE CRISIS PLAN FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
KNOW YOUR BUSINESS
BUILDING A STRONG BUSINESS FOUNDATION
COURSE OVERVIEW: This course will help participants: identify their
business strengths and weaknesses through exercises specifically
designed to give them a realistic view of their business, where it stands
today and what their core growth strategies are for tomorrow.
COURSE OUTLINE:
EVENT SCHEDULE:
Date Location
February 27-28, 2019 Mobile, AL
Registration Deadline: Two weeks prior to session
➢ Define what you sell (products & services) in terms of features
and benefits
➢ Narrowly define your target market
➢ Access areas of strength and weakness in your business
➢ Complete a SWOT Analysis for your business
➢ Identify what skills or processes are needed to improve or correct
your business’ weaknesses
➢ Create a visual summary of your business
COURSE OBJECTIVES: Participants will identify the foundational
component of their business. Identify key information about their
business performance that can be used to identify opportunities for
growth and specific areas that need improvement
Donald Mills 205-652-3814 [email protected]
Shari Stoudemire 205-652-3557 [email protected]
Sheena Turner 205-652-3665 [email protected]
Freeman Webber 205-934-8889 [email protected]
Sandy Chambliss 205-934-8273 [email protected]
Garry Quinn 334-727-3527 [email protected]
Brenda Stubbs 334-727-3572 [email protected]
Danielle R. Barnes 256-372-5681 [email protected]
Ronica Ondocsin 256-372-5803 [email protected]
Dr. Sam Gholston 256-824-6466 [email protected]
For more information about this course, contact:
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EVENT SCHEDULE: Date Location March 27, 2019 Huntsville, AL
Registration Deadline: Two weeks prior to session
DESCRIPTION: This reception will allow the DBE Firms exposure
through personal interaction with fellow DBE Firms Owners, Procure-ment Officers, Prime Contractors and other Small Business Owners
NETWORKING SESSION / OUTREACH
For more information about this course, contact :
Freeman Webber
Sandy Chambliss
205-934-8889
205-934-8273
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WOMEN IN TRANSPORTATION & CONSTRUCTION SUMMIT
DESCRIPTION: In honor of Women's History Month, this event will
bring together female entrepreneurs, business professionals, and high level executives who are making their mark in the transportation and construction industries. Attendees will have an opportunity to share best practices, network, build connections, and empower one another as it relates to navigating the world of transportation and construction.
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EVENT SCHEDULE: Date Location March 13, 2019 Birmingham, AL Registration Deadline: Two weeks prior to session
Danielle R. Barnes 256-372-5681 [email protected]
Ronica Ondocsin 256-372-5803 [email protected]
Dr. Sam Gholston 256-824-6466 [email protected]
Tanja Bell 205-599-0568 [email protected]
Shontay Wilson 205-599-0534 [email protected]
For more information about this course, contact :
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ESTIMATING EARTHWORK
COURSE OVERVIEW: This course will improve your employees’
ability to negotiate for your company in all transactions, from major
contracts to minor change orders and equipment, and supply
purchases. This course is intended to provide the DBE owners or man-
agers with construction Estimating Roadwork & Paving tools and
knowledge needed to successfully manage a construction business and
perform on ALDOT contracts.
COURSE OUTLINE:
COURSE SCHEDULE: Date Location March 19-20, 2019 Dothan, AL Registration Deadline: Two weeks prior to session
➢ Better capital resource use from your management team
➢ Field and office personnel to get more and spend less on their
daily activities
➢ Primary aspects of Estimating Roadwork & Paving Construction
➢ Provide estimators with skills necessary to assemble a detailed
accurate estimate of the Scope of Work
➢ Hands-on exercises and problem solving challenges
COURSE OBJECTIVES: Participants will have a better under-
standing for all staff levels on how to negotiate for all transac-
tions. Participants should be capable of performing tasks that are
required of a roadwork & paving estimator.
For more information about this course, contact :
Garry Quinn
Brenda Stubbs
334-727-3527
334-727-3527
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PRIME NETWORKING RECEPTION
EVENT SCHEDULE: Date Location March 20, 2019 Mobile, AL Registration Deadline: Two weeks prior to session
DESCRIPTION: This reception will allow the DBE Firms exposure
through personal interaction with fellow DBE Firms Owners, Procurement Officers, Prime Contractors and other Small Business Owners.
Donald Mills 205-652-3814 [email protected]
Shari Stoudemire 205-652-3557 [email protected]
Sheena Turner 205-652-3665 [email protected]
For more information about this course, contact:
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LEGAL ASPECTOF YOUR SMALL BUSINESS AVOIDING PITFALLS
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COURSE SCHEDULE: Date Location March 21, 2019 Birmingham, AL Registration Deadline: Two weeks prior to session
For more information about this course, contact :
Tanja Bell
Shontay Wilson
205-599-0568
205-599-0534
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BUILDING BUSINESS RELATIONS / JOINT
VENTURES
For more information about this conference, contact :
COURSE SCHEDULE: Date Location April 18, 2019 Birmingham, AL Registration Deadline: Two weeks prior to session
COURSE OVERVIEW: This course is designed to help participants
understand the benefits, differences and legal requirements for Team-
ing Agreement and Joint Ventures contractual relationships.
COURSE OUTLINE:
COURSE OBJECTIVE: Participants should have a better under-
standing of how to utilize these commonly used marketing tools to
grow their business capacity and have a better understanding of the
contractual obligations associated with these agreements.
➢ Teaming Agreements and the Law
➢ Prime/Sub Agreements
➢ Benefits
➢ Types of Agreements
➢ Duration of Agreements
➢ Picking your Prime
➢ Negotiation
➢ Joint Ventures
Freeman Webber 205-934-8889 [email protected]
Sandy Chambliss 205-934-8273 [email protected]
Danielle R. Barnes 256-372-5681 [email protected]
Tanja Bell 205-599-0568 [email protected]
Shontay Wilson 205-599-0534 [email protected]
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COURSE OVERVIEW: This course is offered to help contractors and potential contractors gain or recertify Alabama landscape and pest management licenses, add a new service and network with potential DBEs.
COURSE OUTLINE:
CDL / LANDSCAPING URBAN FORESTRY
COURSE SCHEDULE: Date Location April 24, 2019 Birmingham, AL Registration Deadline: Two weeks prior to session
➢ Learn more about needed OSHA safety programs
➢ Bidding and estimating systems
➢ Meet potential municipal and state consumers
➢ Urban Forestry is practiced by Municipal and
➢ Commercial Arborist, Municipal and Utility Foresters,
➢ Environmental Policymakers, City and County Planners, Consult-
ants, Educators and their families, Researchers & Community Ac-
tivists
For more information about this course, contact :
Garry Quinn
Brenda Stubbs
334-727-3527
334-727-3527
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DBE CERTIFICATION BENEFIT &
RECRUITMENT EVENT
EVENT SCHEDULE: Date Location May 8 - 9, 2019 TBA Registration Deadline: Two weeks prior to session
COURSE OVERVIEW: This training introduces business owners to
the basics of government procurement and contracting with ALDOT
and various governmental entities; i.e. ALDOT, City, County, Airports,
and Public Works. This will also provide an overview of the Alabama
SBDC Network Government Procurement Program.
COURSE OUTLINE: This course is designed to provide partici-
pants with the knowledge of the government contracting/procurement
process. Participants get a look at the benefits of certifications they
are eligible for and learn how to successfully complete the application
process.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: Participants should be familiar with the
benefits of certification and have the knowledge to identify procurement opportunities and certifications they are eligible for and have the ability to successfully complete the application process.
Donald Mills 205-652-3814 [email protected]
Shari Stoudemire 205-652-3557 [email protected]
Sheena Turner 205-652-3665 [email protected]
Freeman Webber 205-934-8889 [email protected]
Sandy Chambliss 205-934-8273 [email protected]
Garry Quinn 334-727-3527 [email protected]
Brenda Stubbs 334-727-3572 [email protected]
Danielle R. Barnes 256-372-5681 [email protected]
Ronica Ondocsin 256-372-5803 [email protected]
Dr. Sam Gholston 256-824-6466 [email protected]
For more information about this course, contact:
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COURSE OVERVIEW: To explain and demonstrate how to market your services to governmental entities As a Responsible and Responsive construction industry contractor.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: An understanding of the nature and purpose of Government Contracting Readiness. Attendees should know how to start the market research process and gather marketing intelligence (Intel) to develop a Capture Plan for the fiscal year including 4
th Quarter Year-End Buying Cycle.
CAPTURE MANAGEMENT
COURSE SCHEDULE: Date Location May 16, 2019 Mobile, AL Registration Deadline: Two weeks prior to session
For more information about this course, contact :
Garry Quinn
Brenda Stubbs
334-727-3527
334-727-3527
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HOW TO BECOME ACDBE / DBE CERTIFIED
COURSE SCHEDULE: Date Location May 16, 2019 Birmingham, AL Registration Deadline: Two weeks prior to session
COURSE OVERVIEW:
➢ Interstate Certification
➢ Understanding the Documentation Onsite Interview
➢ Will my Certification guarantee my small business a government contract?
For more information about this course, contact :
Tanja Bell
Shontay Wilson
205-599-0568
205-599-0534
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DESCRIPTION: This workshop will provide DBE Firms with
actionable information and exposure whereby they can translate their existing capabilities to perform work on ALDOT and other federal government contracts. Additionally, attendees will have an opportunity to network with Primes, Agencies, Financial Institutions, and other organizations that can strengthen business performance and relationships.
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EVENT SCHEDULE: Date Location June 11, 2019 Huntsville, AL Registration Deadline: Two weeks prior to session
For more information about this course, contact:
FEDERAL CONTRACTING WORKSHOP & PRIME NETWORKING RECEPTION
Danielle R. Barnes 256-372-5681 [email protected]
Ronica Ondocsin 256-372-5803 [email protected]
Dr. Sam Gholston 256-824-6466 [email protected]
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EFFECTIVE CONSTRUCTION NEGOTIATING &
EARTHWORK CONSTRUCTION
COURSE OVERVIEW: This course will improve your employees’
ability to negotiate for your company in all transactions, from major
contracts to minor change orders and equipment, and supply pur-
chases. This course is intended to provide the DBE owners or man-
agers with construction Estimating Roadwork & Paving tools and
knowledge needed to successfully manage a construction business
and perform on ALDOT contracts.
COURSE OUTLINE:
COURSE OBJECTIVES: Participants will have a better
understanding for all staff levels on how to negotiate for all transac-
tions. Participants should be capable of performing tasks that are
required of a roadwork & paving estimator
COURSE SCHEDULE: Date Location June 13,2019 Birmingham, AL Registration Deadline: Two weeks prior to session
➢ Better capital resource use from your management team
➢ Field and office personnel to get more and spend less on
their daily activities
➢ Primary aspects of Estimating Roadwork & Paving Con-
struction
➢ Provide estimator with skills necessary to assemble a de-
tailed accurate estimate of the Scope of Work
➢ Hands-on exercises and problem solving challenges
For more information about this course, contact :
Garry Quinn
Brenda Stubbs
334-727-3527
334-727-3527
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LANDSCAPING
COURSE OVERVIEW: This course is offered to help contractors and
potential contractors gain or recertify Alabama landscape and pest management licenses, add a new service and network with potential DBE.
COURSE OUTLINE:
➢ Learn more about needed OSHA safety programs
➢ Bidding and estimating systems
➢ Meet potential municipal and state consumers
➢ Urban Forestry is practiced by Municipal and
➢ Commercial Arborist, Municipal and Utility Foresters,
➢ Environmental Policymakers, City and County Planners,
Consultants, Educators and their families, Researchers &
Community Activists
➢ Urban Forestry brings many environmental and economic benefits to cities and states
COURSE SCHEDULE: Date Location August 8, 2018 Auburn / Montgomery, AL Registration Deadline: Two weeks prior to session
For more information about this course, contact :
Garry Quinn
Brenda Stubbs
334-727-3527
334-727-3527
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CONSTRUCTION ACCOUNTING JOB COST ACCOUNTING
COURSE OVERVIEW: This full day training will cover Contract
Accounting principles for certified DBE Firms and Small Business-
es. Legal requirements, documents and documentation. Will also
feature an ALDOT Overview of the Contract process from Specs to
Checks.
COURSE OUTLINE:
COURSE OBJECTIVES: After attending this training, attendees will gain solutions to sub-contractors needs to the accounting and legal requirements to successfully manage a contract. They will also have a better understanding of ALDOT’S contracting process from award to payment.
➢ Job Costing
➢ Project Management
➢ Accounting and Legal aspects of per forming a contract
COURSE SCHEDULE: Date Location September 25, 2019 Mobile, AL Registration Deadline: Two weeks prior to session
For more information about this course, contact :
Garry Quinn
Brenda Stubbs
334-727-3527
334-727-3527
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PRIME NETWORKING RECEPTION
EVENT SCHEDULE: Date Location TBA TBA Registration Deadline: Two weeks prior to session
For more information about this course, contact :
Garry Quinn
Brenda Stubbs
334-727-3527
334-727-3527
DESCRIPTION: This reception will allow the DBE Firms exposure
through personal interaction with fellow DBE Firm Owners, Procure-ment Officers, Prime Contractors and other Small Business Owners
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ALDOT Compliance and Business Opportunities Bureau 1110 John Overton Drive Montgomery, AL 36110
DBE Unit Personnel
John Huffman DBE Unit Supervisor 334-353-6469
Amber Rolfsen Accountant Tech 334-353-6482
Keyra Wallace Administrative Support Asst. II 334-353-6471
Tian Ingram Equal Employment Officer 334-353-6477
Shona Meadows Equal Employment Officer, Sr. 334-353-6474
Michelle Moore PA II/Supportive Services 334-353-6479
Tamika London Administrative Support Asst. II 334-353-6472
Zakiya Wright Equal Employment Officer, Sr. 334-353-6473
ALDOT CONTACT INFORMATION
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Construction Bureau
Skip Powe Bureau Chief 334-242-6208
Michael Reed DBE Contract Manager 334-242-6242
Equal Employment Officers/Designated Representatives
Garon Machen North Region 256-571-7241 Angela Dunstan West Central Region 205-904-8661 Fayette, AL
LaTanga Kennedy East Central Region 256-234-8407 Alexander City, AL
Sabrina Thomason West Central Region 205-507-4464 (State Professional Trainee)
Kim King West Central Region 205-507-4464 Tuscaloosa, AL
Undrea Campbell Southeast Region 334-353-6902 Montgomery, AL
Adrian McIntosh South East Region 334-241-8558
Montgomery, AL
Courtney Moore Southeast Region 334-670-2440 (State Professional Trainee) Troy, AL
Leon Malone Southwest Region 251-470-8228 Mobile, AL
ALDOT CONTACT INFORMATION
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Below are important links to assist small business owners. Please
do not hesitate to contact any of the DBE/SS providers for more
information.
Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) www.dot.state.al.us
USDOT Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utili-zation
www.osdbu.dot.gov
Federal Highway Administration www.fhwa.dot.gov
Small Business Administration www.sba.gov
Birmingham Airport Authority www.flybirmingham.com
Huntsville-Madison County Airport Authority www.hsvairport.com
Alabama State Port Authority www.asdd.com
The Wave Transit System www.thewavetransit.com
Alabama Dept. of Finance - Division of Purchasing www.purchasing.alabama.gov
Alabama Department of Commerce www.madeinalabama.com/?s=Search+MadeInAlabama.com
Business.gov www.business.gov
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
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ALDOT REGION MAP
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TIPS TO EVALUATE A COMMERCIALLY
USEFUL FUNCTION (CUF)
A CUF requires a DBE to perform, manage and supervise its work. The
USDOT DBE regulations require an evaluation as to whether a DBE is
performing a CUF by conducting interviews, observing their equipment
and examining relevant documents in the following areas:
Management
➢ Is the DBE scheduling work operations?
➢ Is the DBE providing its own equipment and ordering
supplies?
➢ Is the DBE knowledgeable about the project?
➢ Is the DBE preparing and submitting certified payrolls?
➢ Is the DBE responsible for hiring and firing employees?
→ A NO response requires follow-up to assess if a DBE is
independent from the Prime Contractor.
Workforce
➢ Are employees working for both the DBE and the Prime?
➢ Are employees listed on both the DBE and Prime’s payroll?
➢ Do the DBE’s know who they work for?
→ A YES response requires follow-up to determine if a DBE is
managing its own workforce.
Notify your DBE Liaison Officer or the USDOT OIG fraud hotline to
report possible fraud or other suspicious behavior:
Call: 1-800-424-9071 or
Email: [email protected]
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Equipment
➢ Who owns the equipment?
➢ Observe equipment and assess signage. Is there a sign cover-
ing another owner’s identity?
➢ Who is operating the equipment? Is the operator an employee
of the DBE?
➢ Do the daily inspection reports and project diaries identify the
equipment used by the DBE?
→ If it is unclear that the DBE has control over equipment,
follow-up is required.
Materials
➢ Did the DBE order its own materials?
➢ Are invoices for the materials and supplies addressed to the
DBE?
➢ Who paid for the materials? Is payment made by a joint check
with the Prime’s and DBE’s signature?
→ If it is unclear that a DBE is responsible for ordering and
paying for materials and supplies, follow-up is required.
Performance
➢ Does the DBE have a contract with the Prime Contractor?
➢ Has the DBE performed 30% of the overall contract?
➢ Is a portion of the DBE’s work performed by the Prime
Contractor or any other companies?
→ If it is unclear that the DBE is performing the work specified
in its agreement with the Prime Contractor, a follow-up is
required.
TIPS TO EVALUATE A COMMERCIALLY
USEFUL FUNCTION (CUF)
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REGISTRATION FORM
INSTRUCTIONS: Select the training courses you are
interested in attending. Email or fax the completed
registration form to the DBE Supportive Service provider
assigned to your area .
Name ___________________________________________________
Company ________________________________________________
Address _________________________________________________
City _______________________ State ______ Zip Code ________
Phone _______________ Email _____________________________
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