Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program

DBE Policy Statement – Sections 26.1 & 26.23

Transit Management of Mobile, operating as The Wave Transit System in partnership with the City of Mobile, has established a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program in compliance with U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations outlined in 49 CFR Part 26.

As a recipient of federal financial assistance from the DOT, The Wave is committed to full compliance with all related requirements and has formally agreed to uphold the principles of 49 CFR Part 26.

Our Commitment to DBE Inclusion

At The Wave, we are dedicated to ensuring that DBEs have fair and equal opportunities to participate in DOT-assisted contracts. Our DBE policy is built around the following core principles:

  • Ensuring nondiscrimination in the awarding and administration of DOT-funded contracts
  • Creating a level playing field so DBEs can compete fairly
  • Structuring the program to comply strictly with legal guidelines
  • Ensuring only eligible firms, as defined in 49 CFR Part 26, are recognized as DBEs
  • Removing barriers that may limit DBE participation in DOT-assisted projects
  • Supporting the growth and development of DBE firms so they can succeed both within and beyond the DBE Program

DBE Liaison Officer

James Rich, Senior Planner, serves as our DBE Liaison Officer (DBELO). He oversees the DBE Program and is responsible for its full implementation. The DBE Program carries the same level of importance as all other legal commitments The Wave makes under its financial agreements with the Department of Transportation.

Outreach and Communication

This DBE Policy Statement has been shared with the City Council of Mobile and throughout the organization. We’ve also provided it to both DBE and non-DBE contractors working on DOT-assisted projects via contract documentation.

Contact Information

For more information about our DBE Program, please contact:
James Rich
Senior Planner & DBE Liaison
Phone: 251-652-2180
Email: jrich@thewavetransit.com

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