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The California Unified Certification Program (CUCP) provides "one-stop shopping" certification services to small, minority and women businesses seeking to participate as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) in contracts funded by the United States Department of Transportation.

As mandated by the United States Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) in the DBE Program, Final Rule 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 26, all U.S. DOT recipients of federal financial assistance must participate in a statewide UCP.

The California Unified Certification Program (CUCP) went into effect on January 1, 2002. It is a "One-Stop Shopping" certification procedure that eliminates the need for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) firms to obtain certifications from multiple agencies within the State.

The CUCP is charged with the responsibility of certifying firms and compiling and maintaining a single Statewide database of certified DBEs, pursuant to 49 CFR Part 26. The Database is intended to expand the use of DBE firms by maintaining complete and current information on those businesses and the products and services they can provide to all U.S. DOT grantees in California.

The CUCP has established two regional DBE certification clusters throughout the state, designated by geographical boundaries to effectively facilitate statewide DBE certification activities.

The CUCP certifying agencies are responsible for certifying DBE firms. It is not necessary to apply for DBE certification at more than one agency. If your firm meets the General Criteria for DBE certification as provided on the Application Package, please submit your completed application, along with the requested documentation, to one of the Certifying Agencies serving the county where your firm has its principal place of business.

CUCP BENEFITS

There are many benefits to your small business as a participant in the CUCP DBE program, including increased marketing and business exposure of your business on a statewide database and directory.

DBE DIRECTORY

Searching for a DBE firm?  The California statewide Directory of DBEs can be accessed here.