DDOT’s Certification Portal Is Now Live: “Start Your IFR Reevaluation Today”
To Our DBE Firms:
We are pleased to announce that the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is now accepting submissions for DBE Certification Reevaluation, effective April 17, 2026.
DBE firms are a vital part of the transportation industry. The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) remains fully committed to administering the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program in alignment with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Interim Final Rule (IFR). Our goal is to continue fostering equitable opportunities for DBE participation with federal requirements.
USDOT DBE Interim Final Rule
USDOT Interim Final Rule FAQs
What This Means for You:
The owner of a currently certified DBE must submit a Personal Narrative along with a current Personal Net Worth (PNW) statement, and any other financial information the owner considers relevant, in accordance with 49 CFR §?26.67. In accordance with 49 CFR § 26.68(b), a certifier may require an owner to provide additional information on a case-by-case basis to verify the accuracy and completeness of the PNW statement, including, but not limited to:
In-state: Currently certified DBE firms whose Jurisdiction of Original Certification (JOC) is the District of Columbia are required to submit a personal narrative and Personal Net Worth (PNW) statement, and other supporting documents.
Interstate: Firms must submit their re-evaluation certification letter from their home state (JOC) stating that they have been re-certified in accordance with the IFR, issued on or after October 3, 2025.
If DC is not your JOC, you must submit your re-evaluation materials through the Interstate module.
Firms who submit applications without their home-state JOC approval letter will not be processed.
New applicants: Firms may apply via the “new application” portal. This module is updated to include the updated requirements. DCUCP will prioritize reevaluation of firms on active contracts first. New applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis after reevaluations are cleared.
Reevaluation Opt-Out Survey: Firms that choose to voluntarily opt out of the DBE program or withdraw their application should click the link below to opt out of the DBE
Program: https://forms.office.com/g/fKSDNVDGZ3
Sincerely,
Compliance and Business Engagement Division (CBED)
District Department of Transportation (DDOT)