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JTA’S DIVERSITY & EQUITY TEAM

ROAD TO OPPORTUNITIES DBE CERTIFICATION

To qualify for DBE status, a small
LET US HELP YOU GROW YOUR BUSINESS business must be profit-based and
The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program is a comprehensive meet the following criteria:
strategy developed by the U.S. Department of Transportation that provides a
level playing field on which certified firms can fairly compete for purchasing Average annual gross revenues of
and contracting dollars. no more than $23.98 million over the
three previous years
Personal net worth of the owner(s)
not exceeding $1.32 million
CONNECT & DO BUSINESS WITH At least 51% owned and controlled
FDOT, JAA, JAXPORT, JTA & MORE by one or more socially and
economically disadvantaged individuals

WHY IS THE PROGRAM IMPORTANT? Transportation agencies such as the JTA, that are awarded more then $250,000 in
federally-funded contracts are required to participate in the DBE program. The process ensures non-disctimination in the
awarding of contracts and supports JTA’s continuing efforts to remove barriers that may limit small business participation.
DBE firms also benefit from business development programs that prepare them to successfully compete in the marketplace.

jtafla.dbesystem.com // 904.632.5221 // dbe1@jtafla.com // www.jtafla.com

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