Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)

Interested in applying for DBE certification or want to learn more? Check out program information listed below.

NEWS

DBE Goals Consultation Meetings

Georgia DOT is soliciting public comment about its DBE program and its DBE participation goals for Federal Fiscal years (FFYs) 2022-2024. Join the Georgia DOT for our weekly DBE Goals consultation Meetings occurring on consecutive Fridays, beginning June 4, 2021 through June 25, 2021.

As the DBE Program includes both Federal Highway (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funded projects, each of those goal setting methodologies will be included in our Consultation Meetings.

FHWA Goal: 15% (10% RC/5% RN)
FTA Goal: 6.02% RN

Virtual Meeting Schedule

Date	Time
June 4	10:00 AM
June 11	10:00 AM
June 18	10:00 AM
June 25	10:00 AM

Access Virtual Meeting

You can also dial in by phone: +1 (669) 224-3412
Access Code: 356-176-429

We Want Your Feedback

The Department will accept public comment in writing for 30 days from the date of this notification. Please submit comments to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Liaison at DBEGoal@dot.ga.gov.

Need Assistance?

If you would like to talk to a representative, call the DBE Help Desk at (404) 631-1273.

Programs

MMIP DBE Support

If you own a DBE firm or small business and are interested in exploring opportunities through the Major Mobility Investment Program (MMIP), connect with a DBE specialist ready to help you. Contact GDOT’s Program Management Consultant DBE Office at (404) 946-5764, email DBEMMIP@dot.ga.gov.

Supportive Services

If your firm is already a Georgia Certified DBE and have questions related to your certification, need assistance identifying work with GDOT, need bonding assistance, or have other training needs please contact the GDOT Supportive Services Provider, Construction Estimating Institute at (404) 631-1273, email Info@gadbesupport.com.

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SSFP Business Help Center

A Business Help Center is open to eligible GDOT certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, registered small businesses and veteran-owned small businesses that have an interest in working on GDOT’s State Funded Projects. The Center provides training, consulting, targeted matchmaking, one-on-one assistance, and meeting space and computer access.

The business help center is open Monday through Friday and located at One West Court Square, suite 750 in Decatur.

Learn More

Resources

Project Letting Forecast

DBE Toolkit

Doing Business with GDOT

Informational Brochures

Learn how to apply for DBE certification and how to qualify to work for Georgia DOT.

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Program Documents

Directories

Prime/Sub Contractor

UCP Directory

Goals, Plans, Reports & Studies

Goals

Plans

Studies

Reports

Regulations

Commercially Useful Function

A DBE must always perform a commercially useful function (CUF). Evaluation of whether a DBE is performing a CUF on a particular contract will occur every time the DBE is listed to work on a contract. A business performs a CUF when it is:

Responsible for the execution of a distinct element of work in the contract.
Carrying out its obligation by actually performing, managing, and supervising the work involved.
Performing work that is normal for its business, services, and function.
Performing or exercising responsibility for at least 30 percent of the total contract with its own work force and is not further subcontracting a portion of the work that is greater than that expected to be subcontracted by normal industry practice.

Bidding Resources

Federal Guidelines

2016 Disparity Study

FAQs

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