The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certification program is a Federal program whose purpose is to increase the participation of certified DBEs in projects funded by the US Department of Transportation and other federal sectors. Projects typically include heavy construction, such as building and designing roads, bridges, railroads, ports and airports.
The Program is governed by the U.S. Federal Regulations in 49 CFR Parts 26 and 23. The Virginia Unified Certification Program includes two certifying agencies:
- The Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (DSBSD)
- The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA)
There is no need to submit an application to both agencies. Federal DBE certification by either agency is fully accepted throughout Virginia. If you plan to participate in the procurement process with one of the Commonwealth of Virginia’s state agencies that does not receive federal transportation funds, you need to apply for Small, Women-owned, and Minority-owned Business (SWaM) certification, not DBE certification.
Applications and more information:
For questions regarding Fairfax County's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program, please contact FCDOT using the feedback form below.
Fairfax County and the Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) ensure nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). To request this information in an alternate format, contact FCDOT at 703-877-5600, TTY 711.
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