Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program (DBE)

ALDOT DBE Program Overview

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.

Firms seeking certification should complete the following:

1. DBE/ACDBE Uniform Certification Application,
2. Personal Net Worth (PNW) Statement for all socially and economically disadvantaged owners.
3. Personal Narrative (PN) to demonstrate individualized Social and Economic Disadvantage.
4. Applications and supporting documentation must be submitted to the Alabama Unified Certification Program (ALUCP) for review and eligibility determination.

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