Announcement – January 25, 2024

FY 2024-2026 DBE Goal Development Consultation

The City of The Dalles & Klickitat County, owners of Columbia Gorge Regional Airport are

establishing a new overall goal for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation in its

Federally funded Capital Improvement Projects scheduled in federal fiscal years (FY) 2024-

2026. This includes consultation with general contractor groups, community organizations, and

other officials or organizations which could be expected to have information concerning the

availability of disadvantaged and non-disadvantaged businesses, the effects of discrimination on

opportunities for DBE’s, and assist the Airport’s efforts to establish a level playing field for the

participation of DBEs.

Below is a list of the anticipated contracts that will receive federal support over the next 3 years:

Contracts Fiscal Year #1 - 2024

1. No Projects Anticipated

Contracts Fiscal Year #2 - 2025

1. Master Plan

Contracts Fiscal Year #3 - 2026

1. New Aviation T-Hangar – Design and Construction

Airfield projects include civil, electrical, and building construction and may include asphalt,

concrete, lighting, earthwork, trucking, airport/utility electrical, pavement markings, security,

traffic/gate control, fencing, buildings, and engineering.

A videoconference meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 1:00 pm to review

the goal setting process and solicit input from interested parties. The videoconference which can

be accessed at:

Microsoft Teams Link: Click here to join the meeting

Meeting ID: 264 813 620 844; Passcode: 6jYyGh

-or- Call In (Audio Only): (347) 618-4825, Meeting ID: 264 813 620 844#

All interested parties are welcome. Bidders on projects are encouraged to seek out and use

small businesses in their project work.