Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program Joseph E. Delaney MassDEP

DBE Program replaces existing MBE/WBE Program Old program required the use of Minority and Women Business Enterprises New program requires the use of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises – Socially Disadvantaged (i.e., either a Woman owned or Minority owned firm) – Economically Disadvantaged (personal net worth of less than $750,000)

Program Differences Old Goals Construction MBE5.3% WBE4.4% ServicesMBE4.65% WBE16.03% GoodsMBE7.89% WBE14.82% EquipmentMBE2.48% WBE7.51% New Goals Blended GoalMBE3.4% WBE3.8%

DBE Certification The Supplier Diversity Office (SDO), formerly SOWMBA, will certify for the SRF program. They will use the existing DOT certification process with a few modifications. ~ 950 DBEs are currently certified through the DOT process. Until the certification process is finalized, SRF borrowers will need to use the existing certified DBEs

Program Outreach Mid-July roll out of DBE program Meetings with consultants Meetings with contractors SDO outreach to MBE/WBE contractors

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