In compliance with the requirements of USDOT 49 CFR Part 26.39: Fostering Small Business Participation, CCRTA has amended its DBE Program Plan to include a Small Business Enterprise element. The SBE Program ensures that small businesses have additional opportunities to participate in federally funded contracts. The SBE Program is open to all small business owners who meet the standards, including non-minorities.
SBE Implementation
CCRTA is committed to conducting the SBE program to foster small business (DBEs and non-DBE small businesses) participation in compliance with 49 CFR Part 26.39 through race-neutral measures. The SBE program is a supplement to the federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program.
- The SBE program applies to contracts for which CCRTA has not set a DBE goal. However, if a certified DBE has been awarded a contract either as a prime contractor or subcontractor (when there is no contract goal), its participation shall be counted towards CCRTA’s DBE overall goals.
- When no DBE goal is established for a contract, provide procurement with a list of vendors found in the Texas Unified Certification Program (TUCP) DBE Directory and CCRTA’s SBE Directory, that may have the capability to bid the contract as a prime contractor or subcontractor. These vendors are notified of the contract opportunity.
- Unbundle contracts, when possible, so an SBE can become a prime contractor on separate smaller contracts. This also includes the removal of unnecessary and unjustified bundling of contract requirements. Project Managers, the Director of Procurement, the Managing Director of Public Affairs, and the DBELO may conduct contract reviews on FTA-assisted contracts to determine whether portions of the project could be unbundled or bid on separately.
- Encourage CCRTA vendors to apply for SBE certification with CCRTA. CCRTA implemented a simplified certification process for SBEs. A qualified SBE, as defined by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) must meet the required average gross receipts (under Title 13 CFR Part 121.104) or average number of employees (under Title 13 CFR Part 121.106) to qualify as a small business concern.
- Exploring best practices to share the letting information with SBEs and encouraging mall businesses which are also owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals to seek DBE certification.
SBE Certification Requirements
To be eligible for certification as an SBE:
- A firm (including affiliates) must be a small business as defined by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA). It must not have an annual gross receipt over $30,400,000 in the previous three years as provided by 13 C.F.R. §121.201 and 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 26.65(b). Depending on the type of work the business performs, other size standards may apply.
- At least 51% of the firm’s assets and interest and classes of stock, if applicable, must be owned by one or more persons who are U.S. citizens or lawfully admitted permanent residents.
Businesses interested in pursuing SBE certification shall apply online via the CCRTA’s Business Opportunity and DBE Program web portal.
Go to PortalCurrently certified CCRTA DBEs
Do not complete an SBE application.
Your DBE status automatically qualifies you for participation in the SBE program. SBE certification is concurrent with the DBE certification.
SBE certification is valid for three years from the initial date of certification for new applicants. To be certified as an SBE, an SBE firm must submit a renewal application and documentation requirements online.
Business Opportunity and DBE Program
Online Certification Portal
Apply online to become certified for our business opportunity and DBE programs.
Go to Portal