What is the DBE Certification Process?
Step 1 – Application is received Step 2 – Application is checked for completeness. If incomplete, the applicant is sent a letter requesting the missing information. Step 3 – Once the application is complete an on-site review is scheduled and conducted at the applicant’s office. During the on-site review, interviews are conducted with the owners of the firm. Step 4 – All materials submitted by the applicant and the on-site report are reviewed by the investigator, who determines if the applicant meets the eligibility standards. The investigator also reviews the work classification(s) requested and makes a recommendation regarding the adequacy of the applicant’s resources to perform in these work areas. Step 5 – The investigator reviews the application and makes a decision on the firm’s eligibility for certification in the DBE program. Step 6 – If the application is approved, the applicant is notified, in writing, of the certification approval. The certification approval letter clearly in
