Non-Certifying CUCP Member Agencies
Non-certifying agencies accept all firms certified as a DBE by any certifying member. Visit their websites for contracting and business opportunities.
What Is a Non-Certifying Agency?
Under the California Unified Certification Program, only eight agencies are authorized to certify firms as DBEs. However, dozens of additional agencies — known as non-certifying members — accept DBE-certified firms for their federally funded contracts and projects. These agencies rely on the certification issued by any CUCP certifying member, so you do not need to apply separately to each one.
Non-certifying agencies include regional transit districts, county transportation commissions, airport authorities, and councils of governments throughout California. Many of these agencies manage significant USDOT-funded budgets and actively seek DBE participation to meet their annual goals.
If your firm is already certified as a DBE by any CUCP certifying agency, you are eligible to participate as a DBE on contracts issued by every agency listed below. Visit each agency's website directly for current procurement opportunities, vendor registration, and bid notifications.
Non-Certifying CUCP Member Agencies List
Access Services, Inc.
Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District
Alameda County Public Works Agency
Antelope Valley Transit Authority
Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) — contracts
Butte County Association of Governments
Contra Costa Transportation Authority
Culver City Transit
Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority / Tri Delta Transit
Foothill Transit Zone
Golden Empire Transit District
Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District
Humboldt Transit Authority
Kern Council of Governments
Long Beach Transit
City of Long Beach
Port of Long Beach
Mendocino Transit Authority
Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority
Metropolitan Transportation Commission
Monterey-Salinas Transit
North County Transit District
City of Oakland
Port of Oakland / International Airport
Omnitrans
Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
Riverside County Transportation Commission
Riverside Transit Agency
Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG)
Sacramento County Airport System
Sacramento Regional Transit District
San Bernardino International Airport
San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG)
San Diego Metropolitan Transit
San Diego Unified Port District
San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority
San Joaquin Regional Transit District
Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District
Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District
Santa Monica City Transit
Southern California Association of Governments
Southern California Regional Rail Authority
Sunline Transit Agency
Tulare County Association of Governments
Ventura County Transportation Commission
Victor Valley Transit Authority
Western Contra Costa Transit Authority
Finding Contract Opportunities
Most non-certifying agencies post their contracting opportunities online. Check each agency's procurement or contracts page for current solicitations. Many agencies also maintain bidder mailing lists — registering ensures you receive automatic notifications when new opportunities are posted.
For a broader view of available contracts, visit our business opportunities page or search the statewide DBE directory to connect with other certified firms for joint venture and subcontracting partnerships.
Not yet certified? Start with our DBE certification guide or the Caltrans DBE guide.