The DBE program regulations were updated effective February 9, 1999 to include a provision requiring a Unified Certification Program (UCP) to established within three years. The UCP will provide one-stop shopping for DBE firms. One unified directory including all certified DBE firms will be available for the entire State of Ohio. The main advantages for the DBE firms are: one certification will enable them to be eligible to fulfill DBE goals set on any project with any governmental agency receiving Federal Transportation funding in Ohio; and the DBE firms will also have more visibility due to the unified state-wide directory.

If you have any questions or need additional information, contact Debby James by email.