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

2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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

6. Certification Process
The applicant firm is to complete and submit a 21 page application available at | 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 days

7. 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

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

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

10. 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

11. 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?

18. Concessions Management Susan H. Moore, Concessions Business Development
How do I find out about concession opportunities?
Concession Website
Who do I contact if I have questions?
Business Development staff can be reached at:

19. Contacts DSBO Alicia Sewell Vicki Padilla
(303) (303)
Concessions
DIA Business Assistance Center
Lynn Sargent
(303)