Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)

HART is a designated recipient of funding from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). In order for a business concern to participate in FTA assisted contracts as a DBE firm, the firm must be certified by the Florida Unified Certification Program (UCP) for DBE status. The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority, located at Tampa International Airport, is the certifying agency for Tampa area businesses. To download an application, go to the website www.tampaairport.com/airport_business/dbe. The application link is listed near the bottom of the page under “Other DBE Documents.”

To search for DBE firms, please click the link below to access Florida's DBE Directory. Be sure to check the status of the firms listed in the directory as the directory also contains MBEs and OBEs.   Example: UCP Cert. DBE.

https://www3.dot.state.fl.us/EqualOpportunityOffice/biznet/mainmenu.asp

• Documentation of DBE FY11, FY12 & FY13 Goal Methodology:
  DBE Goal Methodology (PDF)
• HART DBE Vendor Payment Report:
  Reporting Form (PDF)
• Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program
  DBE Program (PDF)

 

Policy Statement

It is the policy of HART that small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals referred to by Congress as Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (“DBEs”) shall have the maximum opportunity to compete for and participate in the performance of contracts or in the purchase of goods and services procured by HART. In addition, all contractors performing work for HART shall ensure that DBEs have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin or sex. This policy is intended to comply with 49 CFR Part 26 and all subsequent revisions thereto.

Objectives

1. Ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of DOT-assisted and other contracts
2. Create a level playing field on which DBEs can compete fairly for DOT-assisted and other contracts
3. Ensure that the HART’s DBE program is narrowly tailored in accordance with applicable law
4. Ensure that only firms that fully comply with 49 CFR part 26 eligibility standards are permitted to participate as DBEs
5. Remove barriers to the participation of DBEs in DOT-assisted and other contracts
6. Assist the development of firms that can successfully compete in the marketplace outside the DBE program

 

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HART Title VI Program
Equity of Access to Transit Services

Programa Titulo VI de HART
Igualdad de acceso a Servicios Transitos