Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
The Salt Lake City Department of Airports (SLCDA) is committed to increasing opportunities for Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Enterprises (SEDOs) to participate in airport business prospects. All federally-funded airport contracts and concession agreements incorporate policies, procedures and clauses regarding specific Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concessionaire DBE (ACDBE) requirements. SLCDA operates three airports, Salt Lake City International (SLC), Tooele Valley Airport (TVA) and the South Valley Regional Airport (SVA).
The DBE Program conducts outreach events to promote and ensure local, small and disadvantaged business participation in airport concession leases, construction contracts and program-related professional services. The SLCDA contracting opportunities include construction, architectural and design engineering, retail shops, restaurants, car rental, management consulting and procurement services. For a comprehensive list of available Salt Lake City procurement opportunities, visit the Salt Lake City Purchasing website.
DBE and Airport Concessionaire DBE (ACDBE) Programs
The SLCDA Airport Concessionaire Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) Program and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program are governed by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (US DOT) requirements under 49 CFR Parts 23 and 26. The US DOT regulations guide the SLCDA on DBE certifications, DBE overall goal setting, program management, monitoring and reporting requirements. Examples of ACDBE concessionaire opportunities include food and beverage, retail operations, display advertising, duty free and car rentals. Examples of DBE opportunities include construction, design engineering, manufacturing, and supplier/distribution.
SLCDA is a certifying member of the Utah Unified Certification Program (UUCP). SLCDA maintains a partial directory that consists of the firms certified as Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (ACDBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) firms. The list is found here.
The full Utah Unified Certification Program (UUCP)directory can be found by clicking here.
Apply for DBE Certification: DBE/ACDBE Application
The following items are processed through the B2GNow System within the Utah Unified Certification Program (UUCP) Application for DBE / ACDBE Vendors:
UUCP Declaration of Eligibility (DOE) Annual Update Packet and certification renewal
– Personal Net Worth (PNW) Statement
– Declaration of Eligibility (DOE)
– Uniform Certification Application (UCA)
– Interstate Certification Application
***DBE Application Supporting Documents Checklist***
Helpful Links:
Vendor Help Guide for B2GNow System Access
B2GNow System Training for Vendors – (Click “Training” button to view list of classes)
UUCP DBE Interstate Regulations
DBE Program Regulations 49 CFR Part 26
Utah Unified Certified Program (UUCP) DBE Directory – (See option to “Search Certified Directory”)
NAICS Codes
Other DBE Resources:
ACDBE/DBE Outreach Calendar
ACDBE and DBE Declaration of Eligibility (DOE) packet
Community Participation Plan (CPP)
DBE Policy Statement
DBE Methodology 2023-2025
Overall Goal Calculation for Car Rental Concessions FY 2024-26
Overall Goal Calculation for Non-Car Rental Concessions FY 2025-26
Title VI Policy Statement
Title VI Process and Complaint Form
Title VI Program Plan
TVY Proposed Overall DBE goal FY24-26
Unlawful Discrimination Poster
For questions about the DBE Program contact Ava Cabey, ACDBE/DBE Liaison Officer.
(Mailing Address)
P.O. Box 145550
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-5550
(Physical Address)
3920 W. Terminal Drive
Salt Lake City, Utah 84122
Email: Airport.DBEProgram@slc.gov