Disadvantaged Business & Minority Participation

DBE & Minority Participation

In keeping with Immel’s core value of Community, we are committed to creating a diverse, safe, welcoming, and inclusive team of contractors for our work.  If you are a qualified small disadvantaged, veteran, women and/or minority owned (D/V/WMBE) business, we want to provide you the opportunity to participate on our construction projects. 

Immel Construction’s number one priority is safety. We want our crews and subcontractors to go home better than they came to the job site. We will assist D/V/WMBE subcontractors with scheduling, so you always know when you need to be on site.  We will work to make sure our team is successful and help you grow your business. 

Immel wants to assist our clients meet their goals for participation by small and diverse businesses.  Immel Construction solicits bids and contracts with qualified small disadvantaged, veteran, women and/or minority owned (D/V/WMBE) businesses for construction services.  To further our support for supplier diversity, the following are ways in which you can partner with Immel Construction on our projects:

1. Please complete the subcontractor registration for your company and be certain to include your Minority and Disadvantaged Affiliation to help us maximize your involvement on our work.
2. Immel Construction accepts bids from DBEs that self-perform work, and if your firm is awarded the work, we will take the opportunity to do on-the-job training.
3. D/V/WMBE subcontractors can find the bidding documents & information in the following locations and links:
   • State of Wisconsin Department of Administration projects:  https://wisbuildnet.wi.gov/(S(3za4muqbdezk31ydslj2omwh))/public/bidlist_public.aspx
   • State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation (Airport – Bureau of Aeronautics) projects:  https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/doing-bus/aeronautics/airports/bidads.aspx
   • For all other projects please contact an Immel Estimating Coordinator at (920) 468-8208 or Bids@ImmelConstruction.com to be added to our online plan room (isqft.com). A link will be sent directly to your email where you can download all the bid information and receive updates such as addendums and clarifications.
4. Your bid should include all costs (labor, material, equipment, etc.) to complete the scope of work and state any exclusions or clarifications.  It should also include any costs associated with bonds or insurance requirements.  Be sure to include any costs for alternate bid items and unit prices as described in the bid documents.  All bids shall be submitted to Bids@ImmelConstruction.com.
5. If you have questions about bonds, insurance requirements, credit, materials, and equipment, please contact the Immel estimator assigned to the project, and we will connect you with our surety and insurance partners for assistance.
6. Non-DBE subcontractors are encouraged to bid projects that have minority contracting goals.  We strongly suggest including DBEs in your bid as third-tier subcontractors. Your inclusion of D/V/WMBEs will be considered in our evaluation of your bid.  Please use the following links to help you find contractors or suppliers to solicit.
   • State of Wisconsin Department of Administration Projects: https://wisdp.wi.gov/Search.aspx
   • State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation (Airport) Projects: https://wisconsindot.gov/Documents/doing-bus/civil-rights/dbe/dbe-ucp-directory.xlsx