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The mission of Diversity Programs is to create an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion by promoting dialogue with the contracting community and other stakeholders that will improve the CTA’s ability to level the playing field and establish diversity as a critical component of the CTA’s contracting practices.
Diversity Programs will achieve these goals by certifying eligible firms as Disadvantaged and/or Small Business Enterprises (DBE/SBE), assessing attainable DBE & SBE contracting goals, creating opportunities for DBEs & SBEs to network with large contractors, establishing programs for DBEs & SBEs to grow in capacity & capability, connecting interested individuals with job opportunities on CTA contracts, and advocating for policies that reduce barriers for both DBEs/SBEs and job seekers on our contracts.
Schedule a one-on-one consultation with us by emailing diversity@transitchicago.com or a manager directly.
The United States Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) is advancing its commitment to equity and access to contracting opportunities for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) and Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE). In doing so, U.S. DOT has recently announced the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would strengthen these programs’ regulations. This recent rulemaking allows DBEs and ACDBEs to have the ability to find resources to new program features, in addition to updating standards when certifiers are assessing eligibility. Read the press release
September 28, 2022 10:00 AM
Zoom
Register
Learn how your small business could effectively and successfully participate on CTA contracts
Industry professionals will teach participants how to procure business opportunities, master the CTA invoicing process, submitting a bid, common pitfalls to avoid, and accounting for small businesses.
The Small Business Educational Series for Professional Services is a 4 week class. Classes will be held in-person at CTA headquarters located at 567 W Lake St.
Application Deadline: Monday, September 19, 2022
Through hands-on and classroom training experience, the Mentor-Protégé Program strives to develop working relationships between DBE firms and prime contracting firms that have successfully participated in and/or completed CTA contracts.
Program description and application (PDF)
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