DBE Interim Final Rule Information Session (Hybrid)

Please join the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and the Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD) for an informative session to discuss the United States Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Interim Final Rule (IFR) on the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program. We recognize there are many questions pertaining to this topic with significant impact to your business.

Who should attend:

• If you were previously DBE certified under the previous rules
• If you are interested in learning more about eligibility criteria under the new DBE certification standards

Topics of discussion will include:

• Background leading to the DBE IFR
• DBE IFR Overview

• Preparing a Personal Narrative and USDOT Required Supporting Documents

• Reevaluation Process and Why it is Important
• Next Steps and Resources
• Questions & Answers

This information session will be a hybrid meeting, so that you have the option to attend in-person or virtual. Participants are encouraged to submit questions in advance to ensure appropriate attention and responses can be provided.

Informational links: DBE IFR & FAQs issued by USDOT