DBE PROGRAM
	The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program maintains the commitment to ensuring that DBEs have the opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts and subcontracts financed in whole or in part with Federal funds. In addition, the Department is committed to ensuring that Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE) are afforded the opportunity to particpate in the performance of contracts and subcontracts financed with 100% State Funds.
	DBE PROGRAM RESPONSIBLIITES INCLUDE: Direct and monitor the Department's DBE Supportive Services Program. Provide on-site project related guidance and support to DBEs in scheduling work, interpreting specifications, and resolving disputes with prime contractors. Review and approve DBE Certification and Recertification applications in accordance with Federal Regulations. Maintain a Directory of certified DBEs, MBEs, and WBEs. Develop and implement On-the-Job Training Programs (OJT) geared toward increasing minority, woman, and disadvantaged male participation in the construction industry. Maintain a Statewide Minority and Woman Resource Directory and OJT Manual. Monitor Department contracts to ensure DBE, MBE, and WBE participation. Review contractors' Good Faith Efforts with regard to DBE, MBE and WBE participation and OJT Special Provisions.
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	DBE POLICY STATEMENT The Department of Transportation is firmly committed to ensuring that businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (minorities/women) are afforded the opportunity to participate in contracts and subcontracts awarded by the Department.
	DBE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES CENTER The Center, located at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, provides services that will enable DBEs to acquire the proficiency, expertise, and experience necessary to compete, on an equal basis, with non-DBEs for federally assisted PennDOT highway contracts and subcontracts.
	DBE METHODOLOGY AND GOAL The Department annually updates its Methodology and Goal for Participation by DBEs in Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Highway Administration, and Federal Transit Administration funded projects. HIGHWAY AND BRIDGE SUBCONTRACTORS' MANUAL This manual provides basic information about what is required to secure PennDOT projects, where to find requests for bids, how to work with prime contractors in preparing quotes, and what resources are available to help your business. HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS MONTHLY EEO REPORT (EO-400) In accordance with contract requirements, the EO-400 report must be submitted monthly by each prime and subcontractor holding a contract/subcontract in excess of $10,000 with the Department. To obtain this form please visit ECMS. If you have any questions please call our office at 1-800-468-4201.
	STATEWIDE MINORITY AND FEMALE RESOURCE DIRECTORY The Bureau of Equal Opportunity has compiled the Statewide Minority and Female Resource Directory to assist prime contractors and subcontractors holding Department of Transportation contracts. Contractors can utilize this Directory as a tool in locating and recruiting minority, female, and disadvantaged applicants for employment on highway and bridge construction and nonconstruction contracts.