Business Engagement and Compliance Office (BECO)
Business Engagement and Compliance Office (BECO)
What We Do
The Business Engagement and Compliance Office (BECO) is responsible for ensuring that ADOT, its subrecipients, contractors and consultants achieve full compliance with all applicable federal regulations related to disadvantaged and small business inclusion, equal and fair employment opportunity in contracting and on-the-job training for women and minorities in the construction trades by facilitating these efforts:
- ADOT's good faith efforts to meet overall DBE participation goals
- Compliance with all applicable federal requirements
- Equal Employment Opportunity contractor compliance and On-the-Job Training contractor compliance to provide training and employment opportunities for women, minorities and economically disadvantaged individuals in the construction industry
Working with ADOT
In order to bid and work on ADOT contracts, there are a few basic things every company needs to do first:
AZUTRACS Registration
All companies wishing to bid and work on ADOT contracts must register as a vendor with the Arizona Unified Transportation Registration and Certification System (AZ UTRACS). You can complete an AZ UTRACS registration at the AZ UTRACS website.
ProcureAZ Registration
All contractors winning construction contracts must register with ProcureAZ in order to get paid. Additionally, ProcureAZ lists additional bidding opportunities for goods and services including some design and construction. By registering you will receive notifications of requests for proposals (RFPs) and invitations for Bid (IFBs) for goods and services contracts. You can register at any time on the AZ Procurement Portal.
Preparing to BID Guide
While there may be other things you need to do in order to work on ADOT contracts, these are the steps that apply to almost every company. Visit the "Preparing to Bid" guide for more information on bidding in your industry.
Business Coach on Demand
ADOT is committed to helping businesses - especially small and disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs) - enhance their opportunities to participate in ADOT contracts. The Business Coach on Demand website is dedicated to providing accessible guidance about how to work with ADOT, from beginning to end. If you can’t find what you need in the website, or want a little help, just ask a question.
Bidding Opportunities
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program
ADOT has established a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program in accordance with the regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), 49 CFR Part 26. As a condition of receipt of funding, ADOT has signed an assurance that it will comply with 49 CFR Part 26. It is ADOT’s policy to ensure that DBEs, as defined in Part 26, have an equal opportunity to receive and participate in USDOT-assisted contracts. It is also the policy of the department to
- Ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of USDOT-assisted contracts.
- Create a level playing field on which DBEs can compete fairly for USDOT-assisted contracts.
- Ensure that the DBE program is narrowly tailored in accordance with relevant law.
- Ensure that only firms that meet 49 CFR Part 26 eligibility standards are counted as DBEs.
- Help remove barriers to the participation of DBEs in USDOT-assisted contracts.
- Assist in the development of firms that can compete successfully in the marketplace outside the DBE program.
Finding DBEs
The state of Arizona has a Unified Certification Program (UCP) that works together to certify all firms wishing to be certified in Arizona. The list of firms certified as DBEs by all members of the UCP can be searched in one, centralized database known as the Arizona’s Unified Transportation Registration and Certification System (AZUTRACS).
To find the current list of all DBEs certified by the AZUCP members, visit AZ UTRACS.
DBE Labor and Compliance Reporting
Reporting compliance with DBE program requirements in DOORS
Contractors, subcontractors, consultants and subconsultants of all tiers are required to regularly log in to the ADOT DBE and OJT Online Reporting System (DOORS), formerly known as the ADOT DBE system, to report compliance with DBE program requirements. This includes reporting prompt payment to all lower tier (DBE and Non-DBE) firms performing work on ADOT administered contracts, and lower tier firms confirming receipt of prompt payment. To log into the DOORS system, please click on the link below.
Certified Payroll Reporting on FHWA ADOT Construction Contracts
Contractors and subcontractors of all tiers performing work on FHWA funded ADOT construction contracts are required to regularly log into ADOT's certified payroll reporting system known as LCPTracker to conduct certified payroll reporting to ensure compliance with prevailing wage and Davis Bacon requirements. To learn more about labor compliance requirements and submitting Certified Payrolls, please follow up with ADOT's Field Reports Labor Compliance Department.
Reporting compliance with DBE program requirements on LPA/Subrecipient contracts in the LPA DBE System
Contractors, subcontractors, consultants and subconsultants of all tiers are required to regularly log in to the LPA DBE System, to report compliance with DBE program requirements.This includes reporting prompt payment to all lower tier (DBE and Non-DBE) firms performing work on Local Public Agency (LPA) or subrecipient administered contracts, and lower tier firms confirming receipt of prompt payment. To log into the LPA DBE system, please click on the link below.
Stay in Contact
BECO Connects
BECO wants to connect with you! Fill out the form with your contact information and identify topics you are interested in learning more about related to DBE Supportive Services, OJT Supportive Services, DBE Certification and DBE & OJT Compliance. BECO will connect with you within two business days from receiving the request.
Contact BECO
You may reach us by emailing our individual teams, giving us a phone call, or mailing to our physical address.
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DBE Certification: [email protected]
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DBE Supportive Services: DBESupportiveServices@azdot.
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Contract Compliance: [email protected]
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Phone: 602.712.7761
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Address: 1801 West Jefferson Street
Suite 101
Phoenix, AZ 85007
