Who qualifies for certification as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)?
Membership in certain race and ethnic groups identified under “minority-owned business enterprise” in this appendix may meet the presumption of socially and economically disadvantaged. Women are also presumed to be socially and economically disadvantaged by the federal program. Examination of economic disadvantage also includes investigating the gross revenues and the firm owner’s personal net worth (maximum of $750,000 exclusive of equity in a primary residence and in the business). Some minority and women-owned firms do not qualify as DBEs because of the gross revenue or the net worth requirements. A firm owned by a non-minority male can be certified as a DBE if social and economic disadvantage is proven in accordance with 49 CFR Part 26.
Related Questions
- How does a prime contractor find out about the required Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goals for a NJDOT project?
- How do I certify my business as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) with the State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT)?
- Who qualifies for certification as a County Business Enterprise (CBE)?
