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Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Certification
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The purpose
of SCDOT’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program
is to assist potential contractors in their efforts to identify
and utilize DBE’s that are participating in the Department’s
DBE Program. Certification is granted through the Department
as a verification that a business is bona-fide in its claim
to be a disadvantaged business enterprise. Certified firms
are used to meet goals on federally assisted contracts. The
SCDOT is required to provide a list of certified contractors
to firms bidding on prime contracts who in turn agree to utilize
certified minority businesses on construction projects throughout
the state.
In order for DOT agencies to meet these goals, disadvantaged
businesses are encouraged to apply to the State for certification
to participate in the DBE Program. Applications are gathered,
on-site reviews performed, certification meetings held, and
certification status granted if qualified. If the application
is denied, the State has an appeal hearing on the issues of
denial.
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