 DBE is a for profit business that is 51% minority or woman owned, whose management and daily operation is controlled by one or more socially or economically disadvantaged persons.  The DBE Program was developed to give small minority and women owned companies equal rights to Federally Funded DOT Projects  Socially and Economically protected classifications: Women Black Americans Hispanic Americans Native Americans Asian Pacific Americans Subcontinent Asian Americans

 Create a level playing field for Minority/Women owned companies  Remove Barriers to DBE’s for Federal Participation  Development of firms to compete outside of DBE programs  Provide flexibility to DBE firms through development

 Certification needs to be completed in firm’s home state prior to applying in any other state  Go to Wyoming Department of Transportation’s DBE Program’s Website to apply: siness_Enterprise  Submit Requested Information to: DBE Program 5300 Bishop Blvd Cheyenne, WY  Certification can take up to 90 days depending on complexity of documentation requirements  We are the only Certifying Agency in the State of Wyoming

 In January of 2011 US DOT passed new mandates for the DBE Program  Some of the changes include: Changing PNW from $750,000 to $1.3 Million To grant reciprocity for DBE’s so once they are certified in their “home” state you can apply for certification

 Applicants must show that they meet size, group membership, ownership, and control standards by all requested documentation  Eligibility is based on social and economic disadvantage  To ensure that only genuinely disadvantaged individuals participate, there is a $1.32 Million personal net worth (PNW) cap. (excluding principle residence and interest in the applicant firm) This changed from $750,000 effective Jan,  You would need to show you own and control the company  You will also have to be able to demonstrate a “Commercially Useful Function” meaning you can prove the company can do the work you are requesting to be certified in  Your company would also be verified through an onsite visit (either from me in Wyoming or your states DBE representative)

 You may bid on WYDOT Projects as a Sub-contractor  You cannot bid as a Prime contractor until you complete a pre-qualifications packet which can be requested through the Construction Office at  Your name is added to the DBE Directory, which provides advertising for your company  You may request Free copies of Project Plans  Your name will be added to the Invitation to Bid mailing listing  There is training available through a partnership with the Small Business Administration/Wyoming Entrepreneur PTAC

 Prime Contractors are required to solicit DBE Companies for work that is available for subcontract opportunities. These solicitations must be documented.  They also must provide ample time for DBE’s to respond with a bid price  Prime Contractors may provide assistance in reading plans, specifications, and contract requirements  Prime Contractors Cannot do work that was subcontracted to the DBE  Prime Contractors Cannot provide equipment to DBE’s unless there is a formal leasing agreement, and DBE’s must use their own forces to complete work  Prime Contractors are required to pay subcontractors through DOT’s Prompt Payment E-139 Process

 Wyoming is an aspirational goal State. We have an overall annual goal of 5.06% that must be met  We do not have contract goals on WYDOT projects but strongly encourage the use of DBE’s  We are a race neutral program (meaning we do not specify 1 minority race over another)  DBE’s are required to bid competitively just like any other subcontractor wanting work  If for any reason the DBE program does not meet it’s goal we would then turn to contract specific goals on all DOT work

Lisa Fresquez Wyoming DOT, DBE Program 5300 Bishop Blvd. Cheyenne, WY