Sample No Change Declaration For Concessionaires
DOT prepared this Sample No Change Declaration to help recipients and DBE firms comply with the provisions of 49 CFR Park 26 and DBE firms are not required to use it or its format.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
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Official Questions and Answers (Q&A's) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Regulation (49 CFR 26)
These guidance documents will be updated throughout the year (if necessary) to reflect Final Rule changes. Please check back regularly for the most current versions.These questions and answers provide guidance and information for compliance with the provisions under 49 CFR...
DBE Reauthorization Provision
Mediation Option Form
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program
State and local transportation agencies, such as state departments of transportation, public transit agencies and airport sponsors receive DOT funds. They contract directly with private transportation construction, design and supply firms of their choice to build and maintain infrastructure...
Eligibility
A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise or DBE is a for-profit small business concern engaged in business activities—(1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more individuals who are both socially and economically disadvantaged; and (2) Whose management and daily business operations are...
Filing an Appeal
When a certifier denies a firm's request for certification or decertifies the firm, the certifier must provide the firm a notice of decision “NOD” explaining the reasons for the adverse decision, specifically referencing...
Role of Department Personnel
If the information available to DOCR suggests fraud or other criminal violations in connection with the Department's DBE program, the case will be referred to the Department's Office of the Inspector General for investigation.
The Office of the General Counsel, specifically the Office of...
Contact Information
DBE Contact InformationDepartment
Address
Contact Numbers
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Division (S-33) Departmental Office of Civil Rights
1200 New Jersey Ave, S....
Customer Service Feedback
For questions regarding the DBE program or certification appeals procedures, or to make suggestions for improving our services, contact the DBE Programs Division at:
dbe@dot.gov Phone: (202) 366-4754* Fax: (202) 366-5575
* If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a...
DBE Certification Appeals
The Director of Civil Rights has delegated responsibility to adjudicate appeals and other disputes relating to denials of DBE Certification by a transportation recipient. DOCR's goal is to render a decision within 180 days upon receipt of records 49 C.F.R. § 26.89(f)(8).
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