U.S. DOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program

The Metropolitan Council uses the U.S. DOT DBE program with federally funded transit-related projects.

The Metropolitan Council's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program and goal request for fiscal year 2009 has been submitted to the Federal Transportation Administration (FTA), pursuant to Part 26 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 49. When approved, the Council's overall DBE goal of 15% for DOT-assisted contracts will be effective from October 2, 2008 through September 30, 2009. This goal and a description of how it was set are available for inspection during normal business hours at the Council offices for 45 days from the date of this notice. Comments, which are for information purposes only, may be sent to the Director, Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity, Metropolitan Council, 390 Robert Street North, St Paul, MN 55101; or the U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 7th St., SW, Washington, DC 20590.

The Council's DBE Program confirms its commitment to utilize businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals in our procurement and contracting efforts.

The directory of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise contractors, consultants and concessionaires is compiled and certified by the Minnesota Unified Certification Program (MnUCP). The MnUCP consists of staff from the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), the Metropolitan Council and the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT). The MnUCP assumes no responsibility for determining the competence and financial responsibility of any DBE Subcontractor. The Prime Contractor shall ascertain that any proposed DBE is experienced and equipped for the intended work.

Contact Information

MAC's Office of Diversity - 612-726-8193
Metropolitan Council's Office of Diversity - 612-349-7463
Mn/DOT's Office of Civil Rights - 651-366-3015

Download the Application for DBE Certification

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Download the Application for DBE Recertification

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This application can ONLY be used by firms re-applying for certification after expiration of their original certification.

Download the Affidavit of DBE Eligibility (also known as "No Change Affidavit")-submission required annually following certification

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