What is the Diversity Programs Office All About?
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Providing meaningful contract opportunities for small and minority owned businesses
We develop policies and strategies that provide meaningful contract opportunities for small businesses, minority-owned and woman-owned businesses, and disadvantaged business enterprises. The Diversity Programs Office works with other Sound Transit departments to ensure that our contracts provide equal employment opportunities. We meet regularly with Sound Transit prime contractors and consultants to make sure everyone understands Sound Transit policies and procedures. More about our non-discrimination policy & complaint procedure >>>
Improving access to upcoming employment and contracting opportunities
We provide information on Sound Transit's diversity program activities internally and to outside partners. Our publication, Sound Diversity, focuses on various aspects of diversity and how to access upcoming employment and contracting opportunities. We help disseminate contracting and policy information and host a variety of meetings and networking sessions.
Monitoring the Diversity Plans of Sound Transit Contractors
Bidders on major Sound Transit contracts are required to submit and implement diversity plans. Our office reviews these plans and assists in monitoring the successful bidder’s small business utilization activities. Regular meetings are held with prime contractors and construction management personnel to exchange information, share ideas and monitor contracting activities. The Diversity Programs Office also monitors Sound Transit's overall performance in meeting its diversity commitments.
Reporting on Workforce Demographics
Sound Transit’s Diversity Programs Office works with other Sound Transit departments to collect and report contract award and workforce demographic information. We use this data to prepare and submit reports on Sound Transit contracting activities to the Federal Transit Administration and the US Department of Labor.
Our Non-Discrimination Policy
It is the policy of Sound Transit to ensure that everyone has full and fair access to its transportation contract opportunities and services.
The Diversity Programs Office administers the Federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program and enforces all non-discrimination provisions contained in state and federal laws as well as Sound Transit contracts and policies.
If you feel you have been subjected to prohibited discrimination in access to employment, contracting opportunities, or services with Sound Transit, you may file a complaint with Sound Transit’s Diversity Programs Office. Learn more about this policy and procedure here>>>
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Non-Discrimination Policy
Learn more about this policy and procedure here>>>
Developing and Implementing Policies and Strategies
More about our non-discrimination policy & complaint procedure >>>
Contact the Diversity Program
Please call or email any Diversity Programs Office staff member if you have questions or need assistance.
