The Hudson Tunnel Project will have significant economic benefits for the New York/New Jersey region and the nation. The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) is committed to following through on its federally-required obligation to making sure that small businesses have access to these economic benefits and that the opportunities the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP) creates are accessible to everyone.
GDC is required to set goals for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation and create a plan to achieve those goals. For federal fiscal years 2024 – 2026, GDC’s goal is 20.07% DBE participation. This goal applies to Federal Transit Administration (FTA)-assisted contracts solicited and awarded from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2026.
GDC’s comprehensive DBE Program Plan is available here. If you would like the plan in Spanish, please reach out to the DBE team using the contact information listed on this page.
Key Contacts
GDC DBE Team
- Robin Murray, Special Advisor, Diversity and Civil Rights, rmurray@gatewayprogram.org
Delivery Partner (Professional Services and Other Non-Construction Opportunities)
Project Contacts
Tonnelle Avenue Bridge and Utility Relocation Project – Construction Management
- Naik Group and Conti Civil: Nensi Kosti, nkosti@Naikgroup.com; John Schweppenheiser III, JSchwep3@Naikgroup.com
Hudson Yards Concrete Casing – Section 3
- New York Concrete Corp.: Jacqueline Donaldson-Grey, Jacqueline.donaldson-grey@amtrak.com
Hudson River Ground Stabilization Project
- Weeks Marine: Kelli Kelly, kelli.kelly@kiewit.com
Palisades Tunnel Project
- Schiavone Dragados Lane JV: Gabrielle Rivers, Grivers@dragados-uusa.com
Manhattan Tunnel Project
- Frontier-Kemper-Tutor Perini JV: Tom Berger, TBerger@frontierkemper.com