Updates to Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program

Effective October 3, 2025, The Department of Transportation published notification of Program Implementation Modifications to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program.

The interim final rule (IFR) ensures that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT or Department) operates its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program in a nondiscriminatory fashion—in line with law and the U.S. Constitution. The IFR removes race and sex-based presumptions of social and economic disadvantage that violate the U.S. Constitution.

When the Rapid receives more details regarding changes to the DBE certification process, they will be shared on this page.

Questions regarding this change may be directed by email to purchasing@ridetherapid.org.