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New Rule’s Impact on DBE/ACDBE Certification 2011 National Airport Civil Rights Training Conference. Presentation Overview. New Rule’s Impact on Certification Non-Certifiers Your Responsibilities with Respect to UCP Guidance on Monitoring and Counting DBE Participation Q & A Session.

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  1. New Rule’s Impact on DBE/ACDBE Certification2011 National Airport Civil Rights Training Conference

  2. Presentation Overview • New Rule’s Impact on Certification • Non-Certifiers • Your Responsibilities with Respect to UCP • Guidance on Monitoring and Counting DBE Participation • Q & A Session

  3. New Rule: Certification Impact PNW Cap Increase $750K -- $1.32M (DBE only) Interstate Certification States to accept DBE certification from other states unless there is “good cause” not to accept it No Limit to Number of NAICS Firm must demonstrate it can do the work and owner must demonstrate control

  4. New Rule: Certification Impact Interstate Certification State B State A MADE EASIER

  5. New Rule: Certification Impact PREVIOUSLY DENIED OR DECERTIFIED FIRMS (due to PNW) If Within One Year of Effective Date of New Rule (2/28/2011), Okay to Re-Submit Without Further Waiting Period (formerly 12 months)

  6. New Rule: Certification Impact • Interstate Certification Provisions Become Mandatory January 1, 2012 • Don’t Make Firms Get Out-of-State License Before Certification Decision • Consider Cost to Firm

  7. New Rule: Certification Impact • Regulatory Provisions Relating to Lapsed SBA-DOT MOU Deleted • No Longer Streamlined Process for 8(a) Firms • If Owner Transfers/Invests Assets • Agency Authorized to Scrutinize Investment

  8. Non-Certifiers • Your Website • Include certification information for firms interested in doing business with you • Things to Look for When Accepting a DBE Firm on Your Contract: • Verify firm is certified in NAICS code that matches the type of work they are bidding on • Suspicions about ownership, control, etc.? • Contact UCP

  9. Non-Certifiers • The UCP and You -- Get Involved! Sec. 26.81 What are the requirements for Unified Certification Programs? (a) You and all other DOT recipients in your state must participate in a Unified Certification Program (UCP)

  10. Non-Certifiers • UCP – Participate! • Go to UCP Website and Make Contact • Keep up-to-date with DBE Program • Get Answers to Your DBE Certification Questions

  11. Questions?

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