Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program

Per the DBE Interim Final Rule published on October 3, 2025, all Wisconsin-based DBE and Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) firms previously certified using race- or sex-based presumptions of social and economic disadvantage must be reevaluated for recertification by the Unified Certification Program (UCP). All applicants must prove social and economic disadvantage on an individual, case-by-case basis, rather than relying on race or sex as a presumption.

Until recertification is complete, the Wisconsin Unified Certification Program (UCP) agencies may not set DBE goals for new contracts or count DBE participation toward existing goals.

We encourage businesses to continue reaching out to prime contractors to express their interest in working on projects. If you have questions, please email DBE_Alert@dot.wi.gov.

The Wisconsin UCP is currently accepting DBE/ACDBE recertification applications. Please submit your recertification application using the three-step process below. If approved, your business will be included on the WI UCP DBE Directory.