The Ohio River Bridges Project's Kentucky Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (KY
DBE) program works to provide opportunities to firms certified as DBEs by the Kentucky
Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) in each phase of this massive transportation project.
Preparing for each phase - design, right-of-way and construction - can appear overwhelming,
but there are support services available to help qualified firms find and open the
doors to opportunities on the Bridges Project.
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Firms certified as DBEs by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) must become prequalified before bidding for work on the Bridges Project. Prequalification means that a firm has earned a Certificate of Eligibility from KYTC’s Division of Construction Procurement. Becoming prequalified means a business has proven that it can do the work for which it is applying. More »
The Ohio River Bridges Project offers an unprecedented level of opportunity for DBE-certified firms seeking employment, or wishing to become more competitive in a wide range of specializations. Small, minority- and women-owned businesses seeking involvement in the Bridges Project can pursue work in a multitude of areas. More »
The Kentucky Engineering Scholars Program was created to help increase the number of civil engineers in the minority, female, socially and economically disadvantaged communities. This initiative provides advice and support to students in middle school, high school and college, encouraging interested students to consider a career in civil engineering. More »