ACDBE & Concessions Presented by The Division of Small Business Opportunity and the Concessions Management Group at Denver International Airport

Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Overview What is ACDBE ACDBE Program Objectives ACDBE Eligibility Requirements ACDBE Certification Process Certifications Supported by the City & County of Denver

What is ACDBE? The ACDBE program was prepared in accordance with the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Final Rule 49 C.F.R. Part 23 The ACDBE certification affords businesses the greater opportunity to compete for concession opportunities – it does not necessarily guarantee award of a contract. Firms that provide goods or services or firms that can provide a particular service to an existing concessionaire are encouraged to apply.

ACDBE Program Objectives To ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of opportunities for concessions by airports receiving DOT financial assistance; To create a level playing field on which ACDBE’s can compete fairly for opportunities for concessions; To help remove barriers to the participation of ACDBE’s in opportunities for concessions.

Eligibility Requirements Size standards: Based on NAICS and SBA size standards. DBE – Full SBA size standard with cap of $22.41m; SBE/MWBE – ½ of SBA size standard; ACDBE – Concessionaires and suppliers $52.47m Ownership: At least 51% of the firm’s ownership must be held by members of socially and economically disadvantaged groups. (Woman, Hispanic, Asian, Black, Native American) Time in Business: Actively in Business (6 months for SBE/MWBE) Personal Net Worth: Less than $750,000 PNW Work Type: DBE – Commercially Useful Function; SBE/MWBE – Construction & Professional Services; ACDBE - Concessionaire or Provides Goods or Services to Concessionaires Cost to Apply: Free

Certification Process The applicant firm is to complete and submit a 21 page application available at www.denvergov.org/oed | Business Services | Doing Business w/City | Applying/Renewing Once complete submit application to 201 W. Colfax Ave. Dept. 907 | Denver, Colorado 80202 An analyst is assigned and will review documentation submitted Site Visit to business – Analyst will arrange a site visit to interview applicant, tour the business, verify documentation submitted in the application Analyst will compile all information gathered during the review process and prepare to present to certification committee Applicant is notified results via mail Processing an ACDBE application may take 30 days, DBE/SBE/MWBE may take 45-90 days

Certifications Supported by the City and County of Denver DBE – Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Federal Program US DOT – 49CFR Part 26 ACDBE – Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Federal Program US DOT – 49CFR Part 23 M/WBE – Minority Women Business Enterprise City & County of Denver – Article VII, Division 3, Chapter 28DRMC SBE/SBEC – Small Business Enterprise or Small Business Enterprise Concession City & County of Denver – Article VII, Division I, Chapter 28DRMC

Benefits of ACDBE Visibility Help non-ACDBEs meet goals Fulfill goal requirements as an operator

ACDBE Goals Set by DSBO Director Factors used to determine goal: Availability of certified firms Goals on similar concessions Overall airport goal

ACDBE Compliance Goals can be met by: Concession owner/operator ACDBE certified Non-certified owner obtaining goods and/or services from ACDBE certified firms Non-certified owner entering into a Joint Venture or Management Agreement with an ACDBE certified partner

Concessions Management Susan H Concessions Management Susan H. Moore, DIA Concessions Business Development What is a Request for Proposal or RFP? Who is eligible to propose? What are the terms of a concession agreement? What is the rent structure?

Concessions Management Susan H. Moore, Concessions Business Development How do I find out about concession opportunities? Concession Website http://business.flydenver.com/bizops/concessions.asp Who do I contact if I have questions? Business Development staff can be reached at: concessions@flydenver.com

Contacts DSBO Alicia Sewell Vicki Padilla (303) 342-2185 (303) 342-4358 alicia.sewell@flydenver.com vicki.padilla@flydenver.com Concessions concessions@flydenver.com DIA Business Assistance Center Lynn Sargent (303) 342-2580 lynn.sargent@denvergov.org