To ensure certified businesses can compete fairly for federally and state funded transportation projects, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is seeking public input on proposed goals for disadvantaged businesses.

To comply with a longstanding federal requirement, the Cabinet’s Office for Civil Rights and Small Business Development is developing a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal for the next three federal fiscal years to be reviewed by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) that historically takes effect Oct. 1.

The virtual public forums provide a convenient opportunity to give input and learn more about how the Cabinet establishes fair goals while states await further guidance from FHWA.

The Office will host virtual public forums next week to explain the proposed goals and how they will be established. Participants must register by emailing tony.youssefi@ky.gov or calling 502-782-4817. Forums will be hosted on the following dates:

Monday, June 30 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. EDT

Tuesday, July 1 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. EDT

Wednesday, July 2 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., and 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. EDT

The 2025 goals and methodology once completed, will be available online on the KYTC Office for Civil Rights website. Information is also available by calling 1-502-782-4817.  The comment period will be from June 30 through July 30.

Written comments can be submitted online to tony.youssefi@ky.gov or mailed to:

Tony Youssefi
Office for Civil Rights and Small Business Development
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
200 Mero Street
Frankfort, KY 40622

The OCRSD is committed to ensuring equitable business opportunities throughout Kentucky.