What is DBE certification?

What is DBE certification?

DBE is a company level diversity certification. DBE certifications are usually issued at the state level through the state’s Department of Transportation and often used as a designation for companies that wish to bid on Department of Transportation contracts.

What is a DBE in Illinois?

The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) provides minorities, women and other eligible small businesses an opportunity to participate in transportation contracts that utilize federal funds.

How do I get certified as a minority owned business in Illinois?

The Department of Procurement Services Certification and Compliance division certifies minority-and women-owned businesses that:

1. have at least 51 percent ownership by a minority or woman.
2. have at least 51 percent of their business controlled by a one or more minority groups or women.

What are the benefits of being a DBE?

7 Advantages to Working with Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs)

• Hiring DBE is a requirement. …
• Get an edge in bidding for projects. …
• Hiring DBE is easier than casting a wider net. …
• The track record of DBEs are better known because these contracts are under public scrutiny.

What is the purpose of the DBE program?

The main objectives of the DBE Program are: To ensure that small disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE) can compete fairly for federally funded transportation-related projects. To ensure that only eligible firms participate as DBEs. To assist DBE firms in competing outside the DBE Program.

What does DBE mean in construction?

Pretty much all public works construction contracts, and an increasing number of private construction contracts, contain disadvantaged business enterprise (“DBE”) participation goals.