DBE Information

Town of Mammoth Lakes Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program Information

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) firms are strongly encouraged to participate in the Town of Mammoth Lakes' contract opportunities. Town projects, which are funded in whole or in part with federal funding sources, are subject to DBE requirements as set forth in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 26, and the State of California Department of Transportation Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program Plan, as well as other Caltrans guidelines. For these projects, specific DBE requirements and project goals are detailed in the project’s bid specifications.

Resources

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program

The Town strongly encourages the participation of DBE firms for its contract opportunities. For general DBE program information, please visit the Caltrans Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program website.

California Unified Certification Program

To learn more about how to become a DBE certified firm, including criteria which must be satisfied, please visit Caltrans' California Unified Certification Program page.

Along with DBEs serving as the prime contractor for Town contracts, the Town strongly encourages the use of DBE certified subcontractors. To assist you in your search for DBE certified subcontractor firms, the California Unified Certification Program (CUCP) database directory can assist you at the following DBE Search.

California Construction Contracting Program

Caltrans sponsors the California Construction Contracting Program (CCCP) to its market place contractors, consultants and vendors. DBEs and SBEs are encouraged to participate in and attend Caltrans’ sponsored free courses specifically offered through the CCCP, to assess bid opportunities.

For information about the CCCP, please visit the Small Business Enterprise section of the California Department of Transportation website.

Other DBE Links:

FHWA Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program