FTA-Funded Opportunities • DBE Matchmaking & How-To
City of Beaumont – Transit Contracting Forum
Who’s participating:
City of Beaumont — Beaumont Transit • City of Port Arthur — Port Arthur Transit •
South East Texas Regional Planning Commission (SETRPC) • Other agencies invited
Who should attend:
- Certified DBEs and small businesses ready to prime or subcontract
- Firms exploring DBE certification (TUCP) and vendor registration
- Prime contractors seeking qualified DBE partners and suppliers
What to expect:
- Briefings on upcoming FTA-funded procurements and timelines
- How to do business with local transit agencies (registration, insurance, compliance)
- Meet-and-match networking with agency buyers and prime contractors
- DBE/TUCP and SAM/UEI guidance tables (information & next steps)
Upcoming opportunities include:
Beaumont Transit
• Fuel Island Canopy Extension
• Bus Yard Automated Gate
• Transfer Station Bench Replacement
• Facility Roof Replacement
• Bus Stop Improvements: boarding pad construction (concrete), shelter purchase & installation, and bus stop signage.
Port Arthur Transit
- Bus Canopy Construction and Parking Lot- FY26-27 (This project consists of an overhead canopy that will cover a 13,000 square foot parking lot to accommodate the transit’s additional fleet of vehicles. ) A DBE does not have to perform on-site labor to contribute to a project’s DBE goals. A DBE can provide supplies, equipment, and materials for construction.
- Bus Stop Design and Construction- FY26-2027 (Update bus stop to ADA compliance. (Updates consist of concrete bus pads, ramps, sidewalk, curbs.) DBE can provide supplies, equipment, and materials for construction.
- Material Testing Services- FY 26-27 (Testing companies that specialize in construction materials testing.)
- HO Mills Facility Driveway Reconstruction FY26-27
Bring: 1-page capability statement, NAICS codes, UEI/SAM status, and DBE number (if certified).
Questions or ADA/language accommodations? Contact Jacqueline Gunner, City of Beaumont ADA Coordinator at 409-880-3782 or email Jackie.Gunner@BeaumontTexas.gov
