Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises

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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) Return to Top of page

    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:

    June 30, 2009 1:30pm 10701 Lambert International Blvd.
    July 28, 2009 1:30pm 10701 Lambert International Blvd.
    August 25, 2009 1:30pm 10701 Lambert International Blvd.
    September 24, 2009 1:30pm 10701 Lambert International Blvd.
    October 27, 2009 1:30pm 10701 Lambert International Blvd.
    November 24, 2009 1:30pm 10701 Lambert International Blvd.
    Dates, times and location of meetings are subject to change.

    M/W/DBE Certification Workshops Return to Top of page

    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 Josh Ross 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:

    June 10, 2009 11:00am – 1:00pm 707 North First Street.//Metro, (6th Floor – Boardroom)
    Sept. 9, 2009 11:00am – 1:00pm 707 North First Street.//Metro, (6th Floor – Boardroom)
    Dec. 9, 2009 11:00am – 1:00pm 707 North First Street.//Metro, (6th Floor – Boardroom)
    Dates, times and location of meetings are subject to change.

    M/W/DBE Additional Informational Seminars Return to Top of page

    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 Josh Ross to attend these meetings. Event Summary Seminars are scheduled on the following days:

    September 8, 2009 8:30AM-12:30PM Green Concept - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
    Dates, times and location of meetings are subject to change.

    M/W/DBE Orientation Workshops Return to Top of page
    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.)

    January 22, 2009 6:00pm-7:30pm Marketing Your Business - How to Promote your company

    New DBE Regulations Return to Top of page
    You can find these at http://osdbu.dot.gov. (opens new window)

    Future Contracting Opportunities Return to Top of page
    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
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    Useful Links Return to Top of page

    (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
    MOKAN CCAC St. Louis Construction Contracts Assistance Center
    City of St. Louis Business News Network
    Missouri M-WBE Directory
    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) Return to Top of page

    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 Return to Top of page

    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

    July 23, 2009 General Bonding - What do you need and why - Guest Speaker, Dennis Lutz, Welsch, Flatness and Lutz Inc.
    Oct. 22, 2009 Estimating, Bid & Proposal Preparation - Guest Speaker: Ron Wiese, Alberici
    Dates, times and location of meetings are subject to change.

    • M/W/DBE Certification & Compliance
     (314)-426-8111 (voice)
    (314)-890-1305 (fax)


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