DBE Program

PUBLIC NOTICE DBE GOAL

The Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) hereby announces a proposed overall goal of 10% for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation on Federal Transit Administration (FTA) assisted projects for federal fiscal years 2011, 2012, and 2013.  A description of the proposed DBE goal and how it was determined is available for inspection during regular business hours at the DRPA’s offices, One Port Center, 2 Riverside Drive, Camden, New Jersey 08101-1949.  Comments on the proposed DBE goal will be accepted by the DRPA until July 19, 2010.

DRPA Federal Stimulus Funded Projects

The Delaware River Port Authority is investing over $10 million in Federal Stimulus Funds provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) in transit related projects to replace poles along the PATCO transit line and make lighting enhancements to PATCO’s City Hall Station.

The PATCO Pole Replacement Project involves replacing poles that have been around since PATCO first began service 40 years ago. The poles play an important role in the operation of PATCO service as they carry power, train control signal information and PATCO's internal communications. The poles will be replaced by new fiberglass poles while some of the communications lines will be placed underground.

This project is expected to begin in the fall of 2009 and will provide employment for 340 people.

DRPA will use $10.5 million in Federal Stimulus Funds for this project. The total project cost has been pegged at $36-million.

In the fall of 2009, PATCO will invest more than $50,000 in lighting enhancements for its City Hall Station in Camden, NJ. This enhancement is part of a larger project to make aesthetic upgrades to the station.

The Delaware River Port Authority is committed to the safety, security and serviceability of our transportation facilities. Over the next five years, DRPA will invest $1 billion in major capital projects that will ensure the stability and viability of our services for decades to come.

DBE GOAL

The Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) hereby announces an overall goal of 10% for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) on Federal Transit Administration (FTA) assisted projects for FY 2009. A description of the goal and how it was determined is available for inspection during regular business hours at the DRPA’s offices, One Port Center, 2 Riverside Drive, Camden, New Jersey 08101-1949. Comments on this goal will be accepted by the DRPA until July 16, 2008.

Summary of DBE Methodology and Goal Consultation Meetings

On Wednesday, May 14, 2008 and Thursday, May 15, 2008, the Delaware River Port Authority held two public meetings to receive public comments on our DBE Methodology and Goal Consultation Process. The first meeting was held from 9:30am – 11:30am and was attended by 12 people. The second meeting was also from 9:30am – 11:30am on Thursday and had 21 attendees. These meetings were held to inform the public on the process used to arrive at our annual Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Goal on all Federal Transit Authority (FTA) Funded projects.

At each meeting, everyone in attendance was advised about all upcoming Engineering FTA-funded projects as well as upcoming Engineering Capital projects by our Chief Engineer. The Purchasing Manager for DRPA & PATCO was also in attendance to answer any Purchasing related questions.

During the public comments portion of each meeting all attendees were afforded the opportunity to make DRPA personnel aware of any problems they have encountered when trying to do business with the DRPA and/or any barriers-to-entry when bidding on federally funded projects with the DRPA.

NOTICE

Recently, current U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT) contractors and potential contractors have received fraudulent letters purporting to be issued by DOT. These fraudulent letters request that current or potential contractors register in the Central Contractor Registration System (CCR) and provide other business related information via a fax number. If vendors with whom you do business receive this type of letter, direct them not to complete the requested CCR worksheet or provide any information to the fax number cited in the letter. The CCR is a legitimate government system; however, to register, contractors should go directly through the CCR website and never through a third party. There is no requirement to send information directly to any Federal agency.