In that capacity, the Mayor has delegated the responsibility for implementing all aspects of the DBE program to the Superintendent of Public Transportation. Implementation of the DBE program is accorded the same priority as compliance with all other legal obligations incurred by the City of Grand Forks Public Transportation in its financial assistance agreements with the Department of Transportation. The City of Grand Forks Public Transportation has disseminated this policy statement to the Grand Forks City Council and all the components of our organization. Additionally, this policy will be distributed through public notice and public hearings held during our regular City Council meetings and in published newspapers of regional circulation. If you are interested in applying to become a certified DBE under the DOT DBE program, your firm must meet the following requirements to qualify.
Disadvantaged owners are U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Firms owned by ANCs, Indian Tribes, and Native Hawaiian Organizations meet the small business size requirements and are controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. Firms and owners meet the the requirements of part 26 concerning licenses and credentials. Firm must be for-profit.