Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Opportunities (DBE)

DBE Program DBE

The City of Seattle administers guidelines and procedures for applicable federal-aid contracts to ensure that certified DBEs have an equitable opportunity to compete for contracts and subcontracts. DBE requirements are incorporated into the general conditions and are monitored by the Contracting Services Division (CSD). These provisions may include DBE goals, affirmative efforts to solicit DBE firms for subcontracting opportunities, outreach requirements, monitoring and reporting. The City's DBE goal is set every August.

City of Seattle DBE Plan

The City of Seattle hereby gives notice pursuant to 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 26, issued by the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT), that the City of Seattle will adopt an Overall Race-Neutral DBE Goal of 11% for 2009-2010 for its US DOT Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funded projects.

Contact Us
For questions about the DBE program, contact CSD and ask to speak to the Contract Analyst assigned to your project.

• E-mail: ContractingServices@seattle.gov
• Phone: (206) 684-0430 

Resources

Required Contract Documentation
WSDOT DBE Participation Quarterly

Legislation & Rules
2009-2010 DBE Program
49 CFR Part 26 DBE Participation
WSDOT Local Agency Guidelines Manual Ch. 26

Other Resources
2009-2010 DBE Goal Methodology
WSDOT Office of Equal Opportunity
WSDOT DWMBE Program
OMWBE