Our Mission Improve program participants’ state of business maturity Enhance bid proposal skills Teach sound project management approach Provide one-on-one assistance to DBEs "ready, willing and able" to improve their capabilities Program Process We'll conduct a needs assessment with your firm - This snapshot of will help us determine your goals and where your company needs help and training. Then we'll review your current capabilities - We'll look at your firm's size, project portfolio, technical and business processes, bid success history, equipment and capital. DBE/Prime matchmaking - Based on your needs, capabilities and goals, we'll partner your firm with a pre-qualified Prime contractor currently bidding on ALDOT projects. Targeted training - We'll deliver both group and one-on-one training specific to your needs; everything from navigating the ALDOT website to insurance and bonding basics. Program Eligibility ALDOT Certified DBEs in the highway/bridge construction sector are eligible to participate in the UAH/ALDOT Mentor-Protege Program provided they have: ALDOT certification in construction-related work types. Completed preliminary assessment and recommendation by a UAH Mentor-Protege Program consultant. Approval for participation from Alabama Department of Transportation's DBE Program unit. For more information or to apply, please contact: Mentor-Protégé Program Olin B. King Technology Hall 5000 Technology Drive Huntsville, AL 35899 Ronica Ondocsin, PE, 256.824.6466, ronica.ondocsin@uah.edu
