External EO Programs
The primary mission of the Bureau is to ensure compliance with all related federal and state non-discrimination laws, regulations, directives, and executive orders in all department programs and activities. The Bureau of Equal Opportunity staff support the Department, its customers, employees, and partners in their efforts to attract businesses, residents, and stimulate the economy through compliance functions and outreach activities.
The Bureau is comprised of the following: Federal and State Contractor Compliance Programs; Federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise/Small Business Enterprise (DBE/SBE) Programs; State Diverse Business Program; Federal and State On-the-Job Trainee (OJT) Programs; and the Federal Title VI Program, which includes Limited English Proficiency (LEP), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
For assistance, contact PennDOT's Bureau of Equal Opportunity by phone at 717.787.5891, or email at beodot@pa.gov.
Other Resources and Special Projects
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PA UCP DBE Certification Website (PDF)
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2023-25 FAA Methodology and Goal (PDF)
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2024-26 FTA Methodology and Goal (PDF)
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Disparity Study
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2018 PennDOT Disparity Study Final Report
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Small Business Set-Aside Pilot Program
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PennDOT's Title VI Discrimination Complaint Form (PDF)
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DBE Supportive Services Presentation (PDF)
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PennDOT Mentor-Protégé Program Annual Report 2023 (PDF)
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ADA Grievance Procedure