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Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)

Caltrans is required under 49 CFR 26 to administer a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program. The DBE Program is intended to ensure a level playing field and foster equal opportunity in federal-aid contracts.

Subrecipients (local agencies) receiving Federal financial assistance through Caltrans are also subject to the requirements of 49 CFR Part 26, and therefore are required to adopt and comply with Caltrans' DBE Program Plan. Subrecipients will follow the Program Plan. Subrecipients will follow the in administrating their DBE Program obligations.

Subrecipients will work collaboratively with the Caltrans Local Compliance Branch (LCC) and Office of Civil Rights (OCR) in conducting periodic compliance reviews to ensure their compliance with the Caltrans DBE Program Plan.

Caltrans Overall DBE Goal

The Caltrans overall DBE goal is 21.35% for federal fiscal years (FFY) 2025-2027






Caltrans DBE System
Click the link below to submit a DBE Compliant. The online complaint form provides an online portal where the DBE will provide all available complaint information. Common topics of concern are termination and replacement of a DBE Firm, prompt payment issues, and contract disputes. To complete the form, you will need to know which Caltrans district your project is located in. If you do not know your Caltrans district, you can find it here. Once a complaint is submitted, the District DBE coordinator will be notified to address the complaint.

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