How does MDOT establish the goals for minority business participation?
A. Every attempt is made by MDOT to establish realistic and achievable MBE goals. Individual contract goals are set based upon the dollar value of the project, the availability of MBEs to perform the work which is to be subcontracted, and the availability of certified MBEs in the location where the work is to be done. While the established goals may vary on individual contracts, the total of MBE participation in each administration is combined to one report for the MDOT MBE participation year.