Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Requirements
When financing a project through the Clean Water Fund Program (CWFP) or the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP), all municipalities and their prime contractors must make good faith efforts to utilize disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs).
Important guidance
In order to understand the DBE requirements and how they apply to your project, it is important that you read through each of the following guidance materials.
Contract packet for DBE compliance
Much of the language included in the Contract Packet for DBE Compliance must be included in the bidding documents provided to potential contractors. We encourage consulting engineers to include this entire packet in bidding documents and the construction contract. This packet contains important information for compliance with the DBE regulations.
Accepted DBE Directories
When directly contacting DBEs, only outreach to DBEs on an accepted directory will be accepted. Learn more on the Accepted DBE Directories webpage.
Forms
- DNR DBE Good Faith Certification Form 8700-294
- DNR DBE Contacts Worksheet Form 8700-294A
Contact information
For information on this topic, contact:
Casey Sweeney, DBE specialist