The External Civil Rights Division is responsible for administration of all programs related to non-discrimination, affirmative action, and equal opportunity, related to MoDOT contracting activities using federal funds. The primary programs include the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Contract Compliance,On the Job Training,Title VI Non-discrimination and Commercially Useful Function Programs. The office resides in the Construction Division with a Civil Rights Specialist in Kansas City and St. Louis.

For more information on UCP's next monthly meeting, please call (573) 526-2978.

For DBE Supportive Services Information Contact ~ Patricia Weekley, Senior External Civil Rights Specialist

MRB Suppliers Expo DBE Invitation

MRB Suppliers Expo Contractors & Subcontractors Invitation

DBE Joint Venturing & Strategic Alliance Seminar

Attention: Community Base Organizations, Prime Contractors, Sub-contractors, DBE’s , Business Partners, Public Agencies, Community Organizations, Associated General Contractors and New Business Owners.

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will host a "DBE Summit" at the Historic Second Baptist Church, 407 East Broadway, Columbia, Missouri on Monday, November 9, 2009 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The purpose of this summit is to discuss issues related to doing business in the heavy highway construction industry. Your attendance is of the essence and would be greatly appreciate.

Please see attached Itinerary for additional information. Thank you.
FHWA and MoDOT DBE Summit 11-9-09 Agenda