Overview
It is the policy of SCDOT to assure affirmative compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, and related statutes and regulations. The assurances previously given by the Federal Highway Administration are hereby reaffirmed and extend to the Federal Transit Administration. Examples of the application of this policy include, but are not limited to, the following:
DBE Quarterly Reports for Construction, LPA and Professional Services
The participation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise is determined by evaluating the prime contractor's actual payments to the DBE. The prime contractor is obligated under rules set forth by the South Carolina Department of Transportation when reporting and receiving credit towards the DBE contract goal. The contractor must give an account of these amounts on the Quarterly Report.
As a result of the Interim Final Rule (IFR), SCDOT will count DBE participation for projects awarded before October 3, 2025, through September 30, 2025 - Q32025. Contractors are encouraged to continue utilizing DBE firms on projects through the duration of the contract for approved work items.
- LPA & Construction DBE Quarterly Report
- LPA & Construction DBE Status Spreadsheet
- Professional Services DBE Quarterly Report
- Professional Services DBE Status Spreadsheet
REVISED DBE Closeout Form
Once DBE participation on the project is completed, a request is made to close and reconcile DBE participation to determine if goals and commitments were met. Quarterly Reports submitted over the duration of the project are reviewed to verify DBE payments and reconciled with request for DBE closeout.
When projects are ready to be closed, complete the revised Special DBE Closeout Request form and submit relevant documents as instructed on the closeout form. Only include completed DBE participation up through September 30, 2025, Q32025 in the closeout totals.
Use this same revised DBE Closeout Form for Construction/LPA projects and Professional Services contracts awarded before October 3, 2025. Select the appropriate program type on the top right of the form.