What's DBE?

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise - "DBE"

The purpose of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's Certified and Prequalified Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), Certified Material Suppliers, Certified Related Services and Certified Consultant Directory is to assist potential contractors in their efforts to identify and utilize DBEs that are participating in the Cabinet's DBE program. These firms are certified in accordance with 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 26 (49 CFR 26).

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise or ("DBE") means for a profit small business concert:

(a) That is at least 50% owned by one or more individuals who are both socially and economically disadvantaged or, in case of a corporation, in which 51% of the stock is owned by one or more such individuals; and
(b) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more of the socially and economically disadvantaged individuals who own it.

State highway contractors are required to participate and meet DBE percentage goals set forth by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. Let Contractors Corporation help you and your company meet the required DBE participation goals with one of our many services. For more details, please visit www.kahc.org