DBE PROGRAM
What Is the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program?
The DBE program is a legislatively mandated U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) program that applies to federally-assisted contracts issued by DOT recipients such as State Transportation Agencies. The DBE program was established in order to:
*Ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts;
*Help remove barriers to the participation of DBEs in DOT-assisted contracts; and
*Assist the development of firms that can compete successfully in the marketplace outside of the DBE program.
What businesses are eligible for DBE Certification?
In general, to be eligible for the DBE program, the following requirements must be met:
Is there a certification process for the DBE program?
Yes, there is a certification process for the DBE program. In fact, the certification process for the DBE program is very similar to the SBA's 8(a) application/certification process. However, unlike the 8(a) program, certification for the DBE program is done at the State level. Thus, a business must individually/separately apply for and obtain DBE certification in each State that it would like to do business with and use DBE certification for.
What Services Does Holomua Consulting Group Offer?
For companies that meet the eligibility requirements and would like to apply to the DBE Program, we can help you through the application and certification process, which can be daunting to those that have never been through it. In addition, we can help you with certification for your "home" state as well as additional states you would like to seek certification in.
I'd like to Pursue DBE Certification, What Are The Next Steps?
The DBE program is a legislatively mandated U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) program that applies to federally-assisted contracts issued by DOT recipients such as State Transportation Agencies. The DBE program was established in order to:
*Ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts;
*Help remove barriers to the participation of DBEs in DOT-assisted contracts; and
*Assist the development of firms that can compete successfully in the marketplace outside of the DBE program.
What businesses are eligible for DBE Certification?
In general, to be eligible for the DBE program, the following requirements must be met:
- The business must be majority-owned and controlled (51% or more) by an individual;
- The individual must be socially and economically disadvantaged;
- The business must be a small business;
- The business must demonstrate potential for success; and
- The principals must show good character
Is there a certification process for the DBE program?
Yes, there is a certification process for the DBE program. In fact, the certification process for the DBE program is very similar to the SBA's 8(a) application/certification process. However, unlike the 8(a) program, certification for the DBE program is done at the State level. Thus, a business must individually/separately apply for and obtain DBE certification in each State that it would like to do business with and use DBE certification for.
What Services Does Holomua Consulting Group Offer?
For companies that meet the eligibility requirements and would like to apply to the DBE Program, we can help you through the application and certification process, which can be daunting to those that have never been through it. In addition, we can help you with certification for your "home" state as well as additional states you would like to seek certification in.
I'd like to Pursue DBE Certification, What Are The Next Steps?
- Schedule a complimentary initial DBE telephone consultation/interview with us through our online scheduler which can be accessed below
- During the scheduling process, you will be required to provide some basic preliminary information in order to ensure that our call with you is as productive as possible
- During our initial telephone consultation/interview, we will conduct a detailed interview to determine the company's eligibility for the DBE program
- Following the initial telephone consultation, we will provide you with a detailed Proposal outlining the scope of our services and our fees
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