Our Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program increases contracting opportunities for businesses certified as socially or economically disadvantaged, according to U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) regulations at 49 CFR Part 26.
The Port receives federal financial assistance from the USDOT through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) primarily for airport improvement projects. As a condition of that financial assistance, the Port must ensure that DBE-certified businesses have an equal opportunity to compete for and perform work on FAA-funded Port contracts.
FAA grants require the Port to establish DBE plans for its three airports and set regular DBE participation goals for airport projects and concessions; and to submit annual reports to the FAA detailing actual DBE participation.
To qualify as a DBE, a business must meet the definition in 49 CFR § 26.5.
The Port of Portland is signatory to the Oregon Unified Certification Program (Oregon UCP). The State of Oregon’s Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (COBID) makes certification decisions on behalf of the Oregon UCP. For more information about certification and to access the application and online directory of certified firms visit the COBID website.
In accordance with 49 CFR Part 26, the Port ‘s DBE participation triennial overall goal for Portland International Airport (PDX) federal fiscal years (FFY) 2023 through 2025 is 10.1% for FAA-funded contracts. The public comment period for this goal has closed.
Notice of the Port’s proposed DBE participation goals for the next triennial period (FFY 2026 through 2028) will be posted in accordance with 49 CFR § 26.45.
John Cardenas
Manager, Inclusive Contracting
7200 NE Airport Way
Portland, OR 97218
503-415-6587
John.Cardenas@portofportland.com
Office of Civil Rights
Sonia Cruz
sonia.cruz@faa.gov