Disadvantaged Business Enterprise

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Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) is a certification program under the U.S. Department of Transportation for minority and/or women owned, operated and controlled firms that are involved in highway and airport construction.

This section contains:

  • Request for DBE application
  • The DBE directory 
  • Forms 
  • The WYDOT DBE Program Plan
 
For questions or assistance please contact:
 
Lillian Zuniga, DBE Coordinator
5300 Bishop Blvd.
Cheyenne, WY 82009
307-777-4268

Special Announcement

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has implemented an interim final rule, effective October 3, 2025, that immediately changes how Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concessions DBE (ACDBE) certifications are assessed.

Key Changes:

  • All DBE and ACDBE firms are now effectively decertified.
  • Race and gender no longer automatically qualify as proof of disadvantage.
  • To maintain program participation, all certified owners must submit a Personal Narrative and a current Personal Net Worth statement.
  • The Personal Narrative should detail personal barriers faced (e.g., limited access to financing or business opportunities) and their resulting financial impact.
  • The definitions of race-conscious and race-neutral measures are removed.
  • Existing certified DBE/ACDBE firms will be reevaluated under this new rule upon submission of the required documentation.
  • Goal setting and other program elements are suspended until reevaluations are finalized.
  • WYDOT DBE Program will provide instructions for securely submitting the necessary documents.

Additionally, as the WYDOT Office of Civil Rights is the Unified Certification Program (UCP) for Wyoming, the Interim Final Rule (IFR) provides that we complete the reevaluation process outlined above, each recipient may not: (1) include Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) contract goals or concession-specific Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) goals; or (2) count any participation toward overall DBE or ACDBE goals.


DBE Resources
DBE Directory **Under Construction**

Unlock Your DBE Potential: Writing Your Personal Narrative Workshop

Is your small business ready to navigate the new DBE certification requirements? The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT), in partnership with Project Solutions, Inc., is here to help you succeed.

In response to the DBE Interim Final Rule (IFR), personal narratives are now a required part of the certification process. We are hosting a no-cost, 90-minute hands-on workshop designed to help small business owners craft a compelling story that meets these new standards.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Navigate the IFR: Understand how the Interim Final Rule changes DBE certification.
  • Craft Your Story: Learn techniques to identify, reflect on, and articulate impactful life and professional challenges.
  • Structure for Impact: Master the ability to write with clarity and purpose, connecting personal experiences to broader patterns of disadvantage.
  • Strengthen Your Application: Get strategies for communicating impact and tips for organizing supporting documentation

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Register Now! Personal Narrative Writing Workshop - April 28, 2026

 



Contractor Resources

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Ownership Tab - Quick Reference (210.27  KB)
Ownership Tab - Detailed (415.06  KB)
DBE Program Plan

DBE Program Plan 2025 (847.33  KB)