Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program

“I encourage DBE firms to continue to vigorously PURSUE opportunities that will help build your company’s capacity so you can WIN contracts, and EXECUTE your contractual commitment at a high level.” ~U.S. Congresswoman Gwendolyn Moore

The primary goal and objective of the DBE program is to level the playing field. We provide small businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals a fair opportunity to compete for federally funded transportation contracts.

DBE regulations require state and local transportation agencies that receive federal financial assistance to establish goals for the participation of DBEs. Our department reviews the scopes of anticipated large prime contracts throughout the year and establishes contract-specific DBE subcontracting goals.