Effective October 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR) that immediately changes how the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concession DBE (ACDBE) Programs operate
nationwide.
Notice to All DBE Firms:
Interim Final Rule (IFR)
What This Means:
- All DBE certifications will be reevaluated under new federal eligibility standards.
- Until reevaluations are complete, existing DBE certifications are not valid for contracting purposes, and DBE participation cannot be counted toward goals.
- Until reevaluations are complete, CCRTA may not set any contract goals and count any DBE participation toward its overall goals.
Next Steps for DBE Firms:
- You will be contacted by your certifying agency with instructions to complete recertification.
- Be prepared to provide a personal narrative, a Personal Net Worth (PNW) statement, and other supporting documents.
- Please do not submit new certification applications or change requests on existing certifications until further notice.
What We Offer
DBE Program
Overview of our Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program and its goals
DBE Eligibility
Information on who qualifies for DBE status.
DBE Certification
Step-by-step guide on how to get certified as a DBE
DBE Expansion & Interstate
Information on Certification Expansion, Adding NAICS Work Codes, and Interstate DBE Certifications
DBE Benefits
Advantages of participating in the DBE program.