Infrastructure Law Kickoff Event

The recent passing of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) secures more than $2 Billion of funding for projects to upgrade and update Nebraska's infrastructure. Many local companies will have the chance to bid on prime and subcontracts as part of the BIL. Join the Nebraska Business Development Center and the Nebraska Department of Transportation for an informational session and networking event to get everyone up to speed on BIL.

The kickoff will include informational presentations from NDOT and a vendor fair featuring various organizations.

Agenda:

1:00-1:05 - Welcome Address from TBA

1:05-1:10 - Video Message from Congressman Don Bacon 

1:10-1:30 - Information about the Infrastructure Law in Nebraska from Khalil Jaber, Nebraska DOT

1:30-1:45 - Information about Nebraska DOT's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program

1:45-3:00 - Networking and Vendor Fair

Vendors:

Nebraska Department of Transportation
Personnel include Deputy Director of Engineering, Contracting Officer, Engineer for District 2 (Omaha Area)
Nebraska Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)
Nebraska Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Small Business Administration (SBA)
Society of American Military Engineers (SAME)
Nebraska Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP)
Recommended industries/scopes: Excavating, Heavy Civil, concrete, paving, pavement striping, environmental, barrier rail construction, electrical, inspection services, painting, structural steel and sheet metal, demolition, welding, electric vehicle infrastructure, bridge repair, highway repair, airport infrastructure.

THIS EVENT IS IN-PERSON IN LINCOLN, NE.