Illinois department of transportation overview NOME Annual Leadership Summit June 14, 2018 Justine Sydello – Deputy Secretary

Agenda IDOT Overview IDOT’s DBE Program Supportive Services Programs January 16, 2019 Agenda IDOT Overview IDOT’s DBE Program Supportive Services Programs Working with IDOT Major Upcoming Projects Looking Ahead

IDOT Overview Oversight of $2.2 billion in capital projects annually January 16, 2019 IDOT Overview Oversight of $2.2 billion in capital projects annually 9 offices, 9 districts Multimodal Highways Transit Rail Aeronautics Waterways

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program January 16, 2019 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Federal Highway Administration requirement; program covers minority- and female-owned firms DBE firms obtained more than $270 million in contract awards in 2017 17 percent of total contract amounts awarded were to DBE firms There was nearly a 2 percent increase of DBE contract awards from 2016-17

January 16, 2019 IDOT’s DBE Program Disparity Study – rigorous process which assists in determining departments new DBE goal Results The study set the goal of 18.7 percent 18.7 percent is an aspirational number for projects statewide DBE goals will be set on a project-by-project basis

Supportive Services Program January 16, 2019 Supportive Services Program Networking Events 11 events attended by 700 firms last year alone Workshops Hosted over 100 workshops to get DBEs certified IDOT Resource Centers Locations in each of IDOT’s 9 districts These centers are one-stop shops to learn about services offered by IDOT New Center – University of Illinois Chicago Campus 1253 S. Halsted

Supportive Services Program January 16, 2019 Supportive Services Program Mentor Protégé Program Collaboration between mentor firms and Protégé firms (DBE certified) Developmental assistance for business and technical capabilities Region 1 Summit for Success Saturday July 21st Tinley Park, IL One day conference, workshops and networking Free website and logo design, financial statements, software needs

Supportive Services Program January 16, 2019 Supportive Services Program Highway Construction Careers Training program IDOT in collaboration with the FHWA initiated the program Held at 12 community colleges throughout the state Stipend for successful completion of the program Last year, program graduated 284 and helped to place 136 in jobs Today’s Challenge, Tomorrow's Reward Conference

Working with IDOT Consultant Engineering Construction January 16, 2019 Working with IDOT Consultant Engineering IDOT posts 4 bulletins a year Over 30 percent of our consultant engineering dollars go to DBE firms Construction Posts 7 construction bulletins a year

Major Upcoming Projects January 16, 2019 Major Upcoming Projects State Multi-Year Plan $11 billion six year plan (2019-2024) $2.2 in state and federal funding in the FY19 Metro Chicago District 1: Cook, DuPage, Will, Kane, McHenry and Lake Counties 2,714 miles of highways 1,444 bridges Supports more than 75 million miles of daily travel $2.9 billion to be spent in District 1 from FY2019-24

I-80 Improvements Will County January 16, 2019 I-80 Improvements Will County $148.4 million for bridge work and other improvements $64.1 million to be spent upcoming fiscal year

Jayne Byrne Interchange January 16, 2019 Jayne Byrne Interchange $294 million in more spending $117.5 million planned upcoming FY for bridge and ramp work

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75th Street Corridor Improvement Program January 16, 2019 75th Street Corridor Improvement Program IDOT was awarded $132 million in federal funding Leverages additional private and public contributions for a total of $474 million Part of CREATE program, project tackles worst rail bottleneck in the country More than 30 Metra trains, 10 Amtrak trains traverse corridor daily

Looking Ahead IDOT is looking to: Strengthen our programs January 16, 2019 Looking Ahead IDOT is looking to: Strengthen our programs Make them more efficient Encourage participation Build relationships Break down barriers

Thank You Justine Sydello Deputy Secretary Justine.Sydello@Illinois.gov 312-793-2242