RTA's Office of Business Development is responsible for certifying Disadvantaged Busines Enterprises (DBE). These responsibilities include:
- Providing technical assistance to firms seeking certification.
- Performing desk audits on applications.
- Conducting on-site visits of firms requesting certification, to ensure eligibility standards are met.
- Determining eligibility of firms to participate in the DBE program.
- Publishing and regularly updating a directory of certified DBE firms that are eligible to do business with RTA, according to construction trades, professional services, and other supplier areas.
If you have questions regarding certification, call an RTA staff person listed at the right.