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Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program

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

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Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program

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

  2. 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)

  3. Program Differences Old Goals New Goals Blended Goal MBE 3.4% WBE 3.8% Construction MBE 5.3% WBE 4.4% Services MBE 4.65% WBE 16.03% Goods MBE 7.89% WBE 14.82% Equipment MBE 2.48% WBE 7.51%

  4. 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

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

  6. Questions? Contact Information Joseph E. Delaney MassDEP (617) 292-5808 joseph.delaney@state.ma.us

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