DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (DBE)

It is the policy of South Coast Area Transit to create a level playing field for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, ensure the program is narrowly tailored to applicable law, ensure that only firms that meet eligibility standards participate in the program, and assist in the development of firms so they can compete successfully in the marketplace outside of the DBE program.

South Coast Area Transit will take every necessary and reasonable step under 49 CFR Part 26 to ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of Federal Transit Administration assisted contracts.

It is the intent of SCAT, in compliance with Federal rules and regulations, to develop and implement a DBE program pursuant to 49 CFT Part 26.  The DBE Program consists of small businesses that meet three basic criteria:

·         At least 51% owned and controlled by minorities, women or other individuals who face economic obstacles in the marketplace,

·         The owner(s) personal net worth cannot exceed $750,000, minus the equity in their business and primary residence and,

·         Meet the criteria of a small business per the Small Business Administration’s guidelines for a small business and the company’s gross receipts cannot exceed $17.4 million dollars, averaged over a three year period.

If you would like further information regarding SCAT’s DBE Program please contact:

            Ken Mills, Buyer, DBE Officer

            South Coast Area Transit

            P.O. Box 1146

Oxnard, CA  93032-1146

Phone:  805-483-3959 ext. 121

FAX:  805-487-3532

            E-mail:  kmills@scat.org (Please put “Request for DBE Information” in the subject line.)