DBE Federal Program Resources

Caltrans is committed to an overall FHWA Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 22.2 percent on its federal-funded projects based upon a race-neutral and race-conscious methodology. Caltrans’ Federal Transit Administration (FTA) DBE goal for FFYs 2023-2025 is 6.3%. The FTA DBE goal is expected to be achieved in proportions of 5.7% Race-Gender Conscious Measures and 0.6% Race-Gender Neutral Measures. As a part of that commitment, Caltrans has gathered resources that may assist you in ensuring your DBE remains compliant.

Caltrans

• DBE Certification
• DBE Certification Eligibility Requirements Training
• DBE Complaint Form
• DBE Data
• DBE Eligibility (PDF)
• DBE Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)

Federal Highway Administration

• Commercially Useful Function (Handout) (PDF)
• Commercially Useful Function (Video)
• FHWA Tips on Commercially Useful Function (PDF)

United States Department of Transportation

• DBE Denials and Appeal Decisions
• DBE Final Rule
• DBE Laws, Policy and Guidance
• DBE Program Overview
• Suspension or Debarment
• Technical Assistance (PDF)
• What is a DBE?

Small Business Administration

• Government Contracting
• Grow Your Business
• Launch Your Business
• Loans and Grants
• Local Assistance
• Manage Your Business
• Starting Your Business

Office of the Inspector General

• DBE Fraud Prevention Fact Sheet (PDF)
• Investigations