The Caltrans Office of Local Civil Compliance (OLCC) is providing Local Partners a great resource for civil rights compliance on federal aid projects. Access the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Civil Rights website for details.
The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program Overview video provides helpful and concise summary of the Local Agency’s DBE responsibilities on federal aid projects. Companion resources are available on more specific topics as well, through the FHWA DBE program website.
Topics include:
• Nondiscrimination Requirements on Construction Contracts
• Project Contract Administration
• DBE Contract Goals
• Evaluating Good Faith Efforts
• Commercially Useful Function
• Prompt Payment and Return of Retainage
For further assistance with local civil rights please email the Caltrans Office of Local Civil Compliance.
