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NCDOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Certification
Federal program administered by NCDOT certifying disadvantaged businesses for federally funded transportation contracts; certification enables access to DBE participation goals on NCDOT projects.
About this program
Visit the program website for full details.
Eligibility
Disadvantaged businesses in North Carolina including minority-owned and women-owned firms meeting federal DBE eligibility criteria, currently undergoing reevaluation under DOT Interim Final Rule (effective October 3, 2025).
Requirements
- Must meet federal DBE eligibility criteria
- Must be certified through NCDOT Contractual Services Unit
- Existing certifications being reevaluated under 2025 federal Interim Final Rule