Department_of_Transport_DBE_Program_-_49_CFR_Part_26.pdf

This document is a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program document for the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA), prepared in compliance with 49 CFR Part 26 regulations from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The program outlines OIAA's strategies for promoting DBE participation in DOT-assisted contracts, with a focus on creating opportunities for small, minority-owned, and socially and economically disadvantaged businesses. The document details the airport's commitment to establishing DBE goals, implementing race-neutral and race-conscious participation methods, and ensuring non-discrimination in contract awards and administration.

The program includes comprehensive guidelines for DBE certification, good faith efforts, monitoring, and enforcement. OIAA will meet maximum feasible DBE participation through methods such as unbundling contracts, setting aside portions of contracts for small businesses, and providing technical assistance to DBEs. The airport aims to eliminate obstacles to DBE participation, promote business development, and ensure a level playing field for disadvantaged businesses. The program applies to DOT-assisted contracts exceeding $250,000 in federal funds, with OIAA committed to maintaining detailed records, conducting outreach, and supporting DBEs in gaining competitive capabilities in the marketplace.