Menu Main Menu Department of Public Works Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) You are here: ... Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) The federal DBE Program is an integral part of the procurement process for federally funded projects. It is an outreach program to Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) which is a prerequisite for receiving federal funds, particularly from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The DBE Program: Certifies Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Administers the race-neutral DBE program for projects funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Assists DBEs during the bidding process. Monitors DBE participation in federally funded projects. Holds at least one seminar per year for DBEs and/or prime contractors. Provides general outreach to the community through participation in local associations, organizations, including ethnic chambers of commerce, and groups interested in small business development. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) AIRPORT CONCESSION DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (ACDBE) The City of Fresno is a recipient of Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funds and as a condition of receiving these funds, the City has implemented the US Department of Transportation (DOT) DBE and ACDBE Programs based on 49 CFR, Part 23 and 26 requirements. It is the policy of the City of Fresno to strongly encourage DBE’s, ACDBE’s and SBE’s to participate in the City of Fresno’s airport concession and DOT assisted contracting opportunities. If you would like to provide feedback on the site accessibility or request accessible information in alternative formats you can contact: Olustee “Steve” Smith Jr. DBE Small Business Coordinator Olustee.Smith@fresno.gov (559) 621-7036 (voice) Department of Public Works Road Restrictions and Closures Featured Projects Director’s Message Developer Doorway Construction Engineering Division Land Development Sustainability Division Traffic Operations and Planning Streets and Landscape Maintenance Facilities Management Graffiti Abatement Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title VI Non-Discrimination Policy Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Main Eligibility Requirements for DBE Certification Policy Statement 2016 City of Fresno Disadvantage Business Enterprise Program Plan Exhibit 9-B Local Agency DBE Annual Submittal Form 2021-2022 Annual Report FAX Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) FY21 Triennial Goal Setting Fresno Yosemite International Airport – DOT/FAA-Goals (FYIA) DBE Certification Application How to Find a Certified DBE firm Change Request for Certified Firms Main Eligibility Requirements for DBE Certification What are the main eligibility requirements for DBE certification? Ownership – Your business must be 51% owned by a socially and economically disadvantaged individual(s). “Disadvantaged” – You may be eligible if you are a member of a group of persons the Department considers as disadvantaged. The Department presumes certain groups are disadvantaged, including women, Black Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Asian-Pacific Americans, Subcontinent Asian-Pacific Americans, or other minorities found to be disadvantaged by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Persons who are not members of one of the above groups and own and control their business may also be eligible if they establish their “social” and “economic” disadvantage. The Department notes, for example, that people with disabilities have disproportionately low incomes and high rates of unemployment, and that many may be socially and economically disadvantaged. A determination of whether an individual with a disability meets DBE eligibility criteria is made on a case-by-case basis. Business Size Determination – A firm (including its affiliates) must be a small business as defined by SBA standards. It must not have annual gross receipts over $26.29 million in the previous three fiscal years ($52,470,000 for airport concessionaires in general with some exceptions). Under MAP-21, this threshold will be adjusted annually for inflation by the Secretary. Personal Net Worth – Only disadvantaged persons having a personal net worth of less than $1.32 million can be considered as a potential qualified DBE. Items excluded from a person’s net worth calculation include an individual’s ownership interest in the applicant firm, and his or her equity in their primary residence. Independence – Only an independent business may be certified as a DBE. An independent business is one the viability of which does not depend on its relationship with another firm or firms. Control – A disadvantaged owner seeking certification must possess the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of the firm. The owner must also have an overall understanding of, and managerial and technical competence and experience directly related to, the type of business in which the firm is engaged. Burden of Proof Allocation – Applicants carry the initial burden of proof regarding their eligibility and must demonstrate that they meet all requirements concerning group membership or individual disadvantage, business size, ownership, and control. ADDRESS 2600 Fresno Street Room 4016 Fresno, CA 93721 (559) 621.CITY (2489) Department of Public Works Scott Mozier, PE Director (559) 621-8650 Email Us Shannon M. 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