Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
The DBE Program Office is responsible for administering the Airport's
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program (DBE Program). The DBE Program
is a federal program through the Department of Transportation designed
to encourage and facilitate the growth and development of Disadvantaged
Business Enterprises. The Contracts Department ensures that DBE's participate
in airport opportunities to the fullest extent possible. The DBE program
includes services for certification of DBE businesses, monitoring contracts
for compliance with DBE participation goals, and outreach activities to
attract new DBE's.
How to become certified as a DBE:
Certification ensures that the DBE program benefits DBE's that are owned and
controlled in both form and substance by one or more socially and economically
disadvantaged individuals. The basic requirements for Certification are:
1. A for-profit small business.
2. 51% owned by one or more individuals who are both socially and economically
disadvantaged.
3. Management and daily business operations are controlled by
one or more of the socially and economically disadvantaged individuals
who own it.
To inquire for more information or to begin the application
process for certification please contact DBE Program Office at
(314) 551-5000, fax (314) 551-5045 or attend our Certification
Workshop (see below for more information on Certification Workshops).
Certification Review Committee
(CRC) 
The CRC is the final stage of the certification review process. The purpose of this public monthly meeting is to review DBE staff findings and take action on applications filed by firms seeking certification as Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and/or Woman Business Enterprise (WBE). The CRC determines whether applicants meet eligibility criteria pursuant to 49 CFR, Part 26 and program guidelines. The CRC is comprised of 4 members. See schedule below:
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February 26, 2008
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1:30pm
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11495 Navaid Road. DBE Program Office, (DBE Conference Room)
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March 25, 2008
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1:30pm
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11495 Navaid Road. DBE Program Office, (DBE Conference Room)
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April 29, 2008
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1:30pm
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11495 Navaid Road. DBE Program Office, (DBE Conference Room)
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May 29, 2008
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1:30pm
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11495 Navaid Road. DBE Program Office, (DBE Conference Room)
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June 24, 2008
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1:30pm
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11495 Navaid Road. DBE Program Office, (DBE Conference Room)
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July 29, 2008
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1:30pm
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11495 Navaid Road. DBE Program Office, (DBE Conference Room)
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August 26, 2008
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1:30pm
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11495 Navaid Road. DBE Program Office, (DBE Conference Room)
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September 30, 2008
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1:30pm
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11495 Navaid Road. DBE Program Office, (DBE Conference Room)
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October 28, 2008
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1:30pm
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11495 Navaid Road. DBE Program Office, (DBE Conference Room)
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November 25, 2008
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1:30pm
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11495 Navaid Road. DBE Program Office, (DBE Conference Room)
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December 30, 2008
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1:30pm
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11495 Navaid Road. DBE Program Office, (DBE Conference Room)
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Dates, times and location of meetings are subject to change.
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Certification Appeals Board
(CAB) 
The purpose of this quarterly public meeting is to review and
take action on appeals filed by firms that were denied certification
as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and/or Woman Business
Enterprise (WBE) pursuant to 49 CFR 26 and program policies and
guidelines. The CAB is comprise of 3 members. See schedule below:
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TBD
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TBA
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Dates, times and location of meetings are subject to change.
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M/W/DBE Certification Workshops

The purpose of this workshop is to provide potential M/W/DBEs
with information pertaining to the DBE program, new DBE rules
and the certification process. E-mail, fax or mail Rhonetta Brazzill
for registration to the quarterly workshop. Click
here for the registration form. Please complete the form and
forward by fax, mail or e-mail. No fee is required. Workshops
are scheduled on the following Wednesdays:
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March 5, 2008
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9:00am 11:30am
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11495 Navaid Road.//DBE Program Office, (4th Floor Training Room)
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June 4, 2008
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9:00am 11:30am
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11495 Navaid Road.//DBE Program Office, (4th Floor Training Room)
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Sept. 3, 2008
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9:00am 11:30am
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11495 Navaid Road.//DBE Program Office, (4th Floor Training Room)
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Dec. 3, 2008
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9:00am 11:30am
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11495 Navaid Road.//DBE Program Office, (4th Floor Training Room)
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Dates, times and location of meetings are subject to change.
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M/W/DBE Additional Informational Seminars 
In addition to this schedule, the DBE Office will have 5 additional Informational Seminars this year. There will be three workshops sponsored by U. S. Small Business Administration to give small business information on finances, management assistance and business opportunities. There will be two seminar on Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design "LEED". No fee is required and all meetings will be held at Harris-Stowe State University. E-mail, fax or mail Mary Moorehead to attend these meetings. Event Summary Seminars
are scheduled on the following days:
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March 10, 2008 9:00-11:00
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Green Concept
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- Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
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April 8, 2008
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SBA
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- U. S. Small Business Administration
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June 3, 2008
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SBA
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- U. S. Small Business Administration
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August 12, 2008
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SBA
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- U. S. Small Business Administration
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September 9, 2008
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Green Concept
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- Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
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Dates, times and location of meetings are subject to change.
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M/W/DBE Orientation Workshops

The purpose of this workshop is to provide interested firms with
information pertaining to the policies, procedures, record keeping
and reporting involved with participation in Airport. There will
also be an overview of the Airport Expansion Program and a Question
& Answer session with City and Airport Department Heads. Email
Marie Yancey for
registration. No fee is required. Workshops are scheduled on the
following Wednesdays at the DBE Program Office, 4th Floor Training
Room, 11495 Natural Bridge Road:
(Workshop locations vary. Visit this site often for updates.)
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9:00am-12:00am |
New DBE Regulations

You can find these at http://osdbu.dot.gov.
(opens new window)
Future Contracting Opportunities

For more information for current projects visit this link:
City
of St. Louis Board of Public Service
Design
and Construction
Airport
Service Contracts
City
of St. Louis Supply Division
Replace 12L-30R Centerline Panels
Rehabilitation of Taxiway Victor
Install New Video Information Kiosks
Rehabilitation of Taxiway Delta Phase II
Misc. Parking and Roadway Improvements
Climate Control Improvements Phase III
Emergency Distribution System
Roof Replacement Concourses A, B, C
Misc. Improvements at Field Maintenance
Useful Links

(Links to web sites outside the M/W/DBE web site or the use
of trade, firm, or corporation names within the M/W/DBE
web site are for the convenience of the user.
Such use does not constitute an official endorsement or approval
by the DBE Program Office of any website,
product, or service.)
Lambert St. Louis International Airport
Airport Minority Advisory Council
City of St. Louis Business News Network
Minority Business Entrepreneur
Minority Business Enterprise Legal Defense and Education Fund
Small Business Administration
State of Missouri Minority Business Enterprise Directory
Contractors Assistance Program (CAP)
Contractors Assistance Program (CAP) Information PDF format
Unified Certification Program
(UCP) 
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has established
the Unified Certification Program (UCP). This UCP will create
a "one stop" certification process for all Disadvantaged Business
Enterprise (DBE) certified under federal regulation 49 CFR Part
26. The Missouri Regional Certification Committee (MRCC) oversees
the UCP for the state of Missouri. Principal agencies are: Missouri
Department of Transportation, City of Kansas City, Missouri, Kansas
City Area Transportation Authority, City of St. Louis - Lambert
Airport Authority and Metro. The MRCC is committed to providing
DBEs with technical support and outreach services to further the
development of all DBE firms.
Links to Missouri's Regional Certification and Committee web
sites:
City of Kansas City, Missouri - Airport
Kansas City Area Transportation Authority
Metro
Mo
DOT
M/W/DBE Training Seminar Schedule
for 2008 
Purpose
The purpose of the Training Seminar is to promote the growth
and development of small and emerging businesses and to assist
in the potential for successful participation on City assigned
projects. All seminars are Free to
business owners and their employees.
All seminars are scheduled on Thursday unless otherwise
noted.
All seminars will be held at Harris-Stowe State University in
the Telecommunity Room, (Library) 3026 Laclede Ave. from 6:00
pm to 7:30 pm
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April 24, 2008
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Marketing Your Business How to promote your company
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- Guest Speaker: Marvin Johnson, BJC Healthcare Planning Design & Construction RESCHEDULED FROM JANUARY
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May 22, 2008
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Estimating, Bid & Proposal Preparation
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- Guest Speaker: Ron Wiese, Alberici
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June 26, 2008
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Bonding Part 1
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General bonding - What do you need and why Guest Speaker: Dennis Lutz, Welsch, Flatness and Lutz Inc.
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July 24, 2008
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Construction Loans & Alternative funding sources
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Guest Speakers: Joy Ann Venverloh Lexx Funding, Bill Malek - Gateway Bank - more speakers (TBA)
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August 25, 2008
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Insurance
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Getting insurance for construction companies Guest Speaker: Brenda Mainer, J.D. Kutter Insurance Associates, Inc.
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September 28, 2008
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Understanding Contract Specifications - Deal or No Deal
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Guest Speaker: Ramona Tumblin-Rucker, McCarthy
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October 23, 2008
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Building Enclosures Things to know
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Guest Speaker: Ramona Tumblin-Rucker, McCarthy
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November - December
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To Be Announced (TBA)
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Dates, times and location of meetings are subject to change.
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