Reevaluation Documents Submission Date
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An update to the DBE and ACDBE Programs now requires a deadline for completing the reevaluation process by December 24, 2026. To give the SCUCP sufficient time to process as many submissions and include your submittals as part of the reevaluation process, please submit reevaluation documents by:
Friday, October 30, 2026
Why Standard DBE Operating Procedures are Temporarily on Pause!
The United States Department of Transportation issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR) that amends the Federal Regulations that govern the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise and Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE and ACDBE) Programs. The IFR was published October 3, 2025.
In compliance with the IFR, the certification process for new DBE’s and the certifications of all existing DBE firms have been suspended pending the implementation of the new DBE certification guidelines consistent with the IFR. Standard operating procedures concerning business development center trainings and supportive services, and DBE Reporting and Data Management are being reevaluated and are temporarily on pause.
Please know that the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is working as quickly as possible to interpret and implement guidance mandating changes in federal regulations. An SCDOT memorandum dated October 17, 2025 includes a summary of the coordinated actions underway. This information may be viewed in the IFR.
Detailed information regarding SCDOT’s reevaluation process and other certification-related updates can be found DBE Certification.
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Current DBE Reevaluation Status
- The SCUCP is still accepting reevaluation documents for South Carolina-based DBE firms certified prior to the Interim Final Rule (IFR) issued on October 3, 2025. Additional details can be found on the DBE Certification webpage.
New Applications for DBE Certification
- The SCUCP is currently accepting and processing new DBE applications for certification. Applicants can use the current USDOT Uniform Certification Application (UCA) and submit the Personal Narrative, current Personal Net Worth (PNW) Statement, and other required certification documents outlined in the application checklist. Since USDOT is currently revising the UCA, we will post the revised document once it becomes available.
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