534-27 DBE Certification

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is seeking a qualified vendor to perform Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certification and related Small Business Enterprise (SBE) support services. The contractor will act on ODOT’s behalf to administer DBE, ACDBE, and SBE programs, ensuring compliance with USDOT regulations, maintaining the Unified Certification Program (UCP) processes, and providing ongoing administrative, reporting, and advisory functions. This effort supports ODOT’s receipt of federal‑aid highway, transit, and aviation funds and requires close coordination with ODOT’s Office of Small Business Services. • Perform DBE, ACDBE, and SBE certification determinations for ODOT‑funded projects. • Manage and maintain the Ohio Unified Certification Program database and related documentation. • Provide training, outreach, and advisory support to prospective and existing disadvantaged businesses. • Generate required reports, compliance documentation, and statistical analyses for federal and state audits. • Serve as ODOT’s liaison with the USDOT DBE program and other regulatory entities.