DOT Proposes Changes to DBE Regulations

The US DOT has issued a series of proposed rule changes to its disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) regulations. The proposed changes are the result of meetings initiated by AGC to discuss DBE program implementation. The proposed rules deal with: concerns counting items obtained by a DBE subcontractor from its prime contractor, "unbundling" of contracts, improvements to DBE application form, program oversight, DBE certification in multiple states, discretion of prime to terminate DBE participation, setting goals every three years instead of annually. Comments on the proposed rule are due by July 7, 2009.  AGC will have its comments available for your review in time to submit your own comments on the proposed rules.