Public Notices & Announcements
Archive of public notices related to the California Unified Certification Program and federal DBE/ACDBE regulations.
Caltrans DBE Goal for FFY 2013-2015
November 29, 2012
FHWA approved the Caltrans overall agency DBE goal of 12.5% for Federal Fiscal Years 2013-2015 for DBE participation on FHWA-funded projects.
ACDBE Program Final Rule
June 22, 2012
USDOT published the final rule to 49 CFR Part 23 for the ACDBE program. Key changes: PNW cap adjusted to $1.32 million, increased program oversight, race-conscious goal-setting required when race-neutral goals are not achieved, and ACDBE size standards adjusted for inflation.
UDBE Program Changes
June 22, 2012
Caltrans announced that race-conscious measures would include all DBEs, not just UDBEs. The USDOT Secretary terminated the Caltrans waiver that excluded Hispanic-American and Subcontinent Asian-American firms.
USDOT Expands DBE Program
January 27, 2011
Secretary LaHood announced a final rulemaking to help disadvantaged businesses participate in federally funded projects. The personal net worth limit was adjusted from $750,000 to $1.32 million (effective February 28, 2011).
USDOT Short-Term Lending Program (STLP)
The STLP provides certified DBEs and other small businesses short-term working capital financing at competitive interest rates for DOT-funded contracts. Maximum line of credit up to $750,000. Visit USDOT OSDBU for details.
Fraud Alert: Fraudulent USDOT Letters
WARNING: Do NOT respond to letters purporting to be from USDOT requesting financial information for "procurement eligibility." The USDOT Office of Inspector General has issued a fraud alert about this identity theft scheme. Report suspicious letters to the OIG Hotline at (800) 424-9071.