DOTs hit pause on DBE goals to recertify firms

Around 41,000 companies participate in the national program that awards contracting goals to disadvantaged businesses. They all must now effectively reapply.

DOT Shares Guidance Around Major DBE Rule Change

Interim final rule issued this month eliminates sex- and race-based presumptions for firms to qualify as disadvantaged business enterprises.

Trump Says $16B Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project 'Terminated'

The U.S. Dept. of Transportation already paused funding pending a DBE review, but the president said the termination would be "permanent."

USDOT Removes Race and Sex From DBE Qualifications with Hard-launched Rule

The sudden change in DBE contracting rules has created uncertainty for both small firms and prime contractors that subcontract with them.

USDOT Removes Race and Sex From DBE Qualifications with Hard-launched Rule

The sudden change has created uncertainty for small firms and the primes that subcontract with them.