Certification

We effectively and efficiently process the applications from firms seeking Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certification. We help small, minority and woman owned businesses to do business with CDOT and its prime contractors and consultants.

Our Services

The Center for Equal Opportunity investigates DBE applicants under the requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 to ensure that only firms owned and controlled by disadvantaged individuals are certified as eligible DBE’s.

In addition to providing DBE certification services for CDOT’s DBE program, the Office of Certification continues to provide those same services for the Regional Transportation District (RTD) and Denver Water Department, as it has since 1991.

Unified Certification Program

For many years, firms seeking DBE certification with CDOT and the City and County of Denver’s Mayors Office of Contract Compliance (MOCC) had to submit two separate applications. In 2002 CDOT and Denver entered into a Unified Certification Program (UCP). A firm wanting DBE certification with both agencies need now submit only one application and, if successful, will be recognized as an eligible DBE with both agencies.

To view a copy of the Unified Certification Program Plan, click here.

How To Reach Us

Address:
4201 East Arkansas Ave., Room 200
Denver, CO  80222

Certification contact:

Sabra Erving- Program Assistant
Email: sabra.erving@dot.state.co.us
Phone: 303-512-4140