The Alabama Unified Certification Program (ALUCP), in conjunction with the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), is initiating reevaluations in accordance with 49 CFR Part 26.111& 49 CFR 23. You will find on this site the Reevaluation packet, and the FAQs. These materials are intended to provide clearer guidance on what must be submitted during reevaluation, and what to expect from the review process.
DBE IFR Guidance letter (October 3, 2025) DBE IFR FAQ – Updated (December 1, 2025) ALDOT DBE Program Reevaluation FAQ DBE Program Reevaluation Packet If your firm no longer wishes to participate in the program, please complete and return only the Voluntary Decertification Affidavit included in the packet. This form must be notarized, and the notary seal must be clearly visible on the emailed copy. Please note that upon voluntary decertification, your firm will be removed from the DBE directory and may no longer market itself as a certified DBE.
If your firm intends to continue participation in the program, please submit all required documents by email. Packets will be processed in the order received.
All required documentation must be submitted within 45 days of this notice (3-31-26).
Failure to meet this submission date will result in your firm remaining ineligible for DBE participation credit.
We appreciate your cooperation and patience as we work through this process. If you have any general questions regarding the reevaluation process, please feel free to contact our office.
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) Programs are federally required programs administered in accordance with U.S. Department of Transportation regulations (49 CFR Parts 26 and 23). These programs promote opportunities and fair competition. They remove barriers to participation, and uphold the principles of transparency, integrity, and accountability while supporting the growth and success of disadvantaged business enterprises.
ALDOT certifies eligible firms, establishes participation goals, and monitors compliance to ensure DBE/ACDBE firms have a fair opportunity to compete through outreach, technical assistance, and oversight.
Applicants must demonstrate that the firm meets the ownership, management, and control regulatory requirements for social and economic disadvantage.
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