What are the advantages of becoming certified as a DBE?
The DBE Unit reviews certain contracts to determine whether they present opportunities for DBEs. Based on federal guidelines, the CO may set goals for the participation of DBEs on a contract, help the prime contractor find qualified DBE subcontractors, and monitor the performance of the prime contractor to ensure that it is using good faith efforts to meet participation goals. When a contract is ready to bid, the CO identifies available qualified DBE firms and sends a list to the Purchasing department. Those firms are placed on the list of potential prime contractors and subcontractors receiving requests to bid on the contract.
