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Council approves DOTTI’s 2026 on‑call contract packages after probing MWBE compliance and bridge oversight
Summary
DOTTI presented 2026 professional‑services and large civil construction on‑call packages and committee approved both packages 5–1 after extended questioning about MWBE attainment, sanctions, transparency and use of on‑calls for large strategic projects and emergency bridge work.
The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee voted on Nov. 19 to approve two DOTTI on‑call contract packages for 2026 after prolonged questioning from council members about how the city enforces MWBE goals, how strategic projects are selected for on‑call procurement, and how inspections and emergency bridge work are handled.
Elena McWhorter, DOTTI legislative liaison, said the packages — professional services (resolution requests 25‑1643 through 25‑1687) and large civil construction (resolution requests 13‑84 through 13‑89) — create pools of qualified firms DOTTI will use for time‑sensitive or specialized task orders. McWhorter said on‑calls do not themselves encumber funds; project funds are allocated through the annual budget and task orders trigger encumbrances and payments.
DOTTI staff reviewed results from the 2020…
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