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DBE, M/WBE, DVBE, & SBE

ITBs, RFPs, & RFQs

James A. Farley Post Office Building Redevelopment | Moyniha...

in New York, NY

Seeking: MBEs, WBEs, SDVOBss

SR2S Improvement Project

in Dixon, CA

Seeking: DBEs

YUCAIPA BLVD STREET IMPROVEMENTS PH I & PH II

in YUCAIPA, CA

Seeking: DBEs

Airfield Safety Grading & Access Control Gates

in Santa Ynez, CA

Seeking: DBEs


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News & Events
NC News

Ashville looking for MWBE program feedback


The City of Ashville is undertaking a study to determine whether minority- and women-owned businesses (MWBEs) are bei...

ID News

Idaho proposes three-year DBE goals for highway, transit projects


The Idaho Transportation Department (IDT) has announced it's proposed disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) participatio...

NY News

Bill to remove M/WBE net worth requirement languishes


In late June, both houses of the New York State Legislature approved a bill that would eliminate the requirement that...

NY News

Proposed NYC measure to create a subcontractor bill of rights


A measure being considered by the New York City Council would require that the city provide subcontractors working on city...

PA News

SEPTA setting three-year DBE participation goal


The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) will be awarding contracts funded by the Federal Transit Ad...

PA News

Pennsylvania DOT publishes proposed highway and transit DBE goals


The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced it's proposed disadvantaged business enterprise...

NY News

Albany passes bill allowing NYC to bypass competitive bidding for MWBEs


The New York State Legislature passed two bills at the end of it's legislative session aimed at increasing the number of c...

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Certifications 101

DBE


Disadvantaged Business Enterprise



DBEs are frequently required on contracts that received federal funding from the EPA and the U.S. DOT. Program compliance and certification is usually administered by state's DOTs.

M/WBE


Minority and Women Business Enterprises



M/WBE requirements are usually found on state and local contracts. However, some federally-supported contracts, like those backed by the HUD may also require M/WBE outreach.

SBE


Small Business Enterprises



SBE programs are commonly implemented by state and local governments as race-neutral efforts to include smaller firms in public contracting. The SBE designation is usually defined by the SBA's size standards.

DVBE


Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises



There are only a few DVBE programs, but we're still equipped to help you reach out to DVBEs. States that have DVBE programs include: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Maryland, and New York.

HUB


Historically Underutilized Businesses



HUB programs are similar to DBE and MWBE programs in that they help socially and economically disadvantaged businesses take part in public contracting.

Others


Section 3, Local & Emerging Businesses, etc.



There are many other programs at all levels of government, such as Section 3 and Local Business Enterprise programs, that require that prime bidders perform good faith efforts.

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