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Illinois DBE Certification Program
DBE certification pathway for Native American-owned and other disadvantaged small businesses seeking federally funded transportation contracts.
About this program
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Eligibility
Firms owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, including Native American owners where eligible under U.S. DOT rules, may apply for DBE certification.
Requirements
- Submit a DBE certification application through the Illinois Unified Certification Program.
- Provide ownership, control, disadvantaged-status, size, financial, and business documentation.
- Complete review steps and maintain certification compliance.