DBE / DVE
Federal Readiness Evaluation
Why You're Here
You received notice of a mandatory DBE re-evaluation under the USDOT Interim Final Rule (IFR).
This intake evaluates whether your existing materials still satisfy the IFR’s individualized eligibility standards before agency review.
5–7 minutes • No call required
Why This Evaluation Is Required
Prior approvals no longer carry evidentiary weight.
Individualized, evidence-based review is now required.
Evaluation Structure
Eligibility Review
How ownership, control, and independence claims will be evaluated under the IFR
Identification of representations that may no longer satisfy individualized review
Readiness Assessment
Assessment of whether existing materials appear to support individualized disadvantage
Identification of interpretive risk prior to submission
Evaluation Determination
Proceed / Proceed with Conditions / Do Not Proceed determination
Summary of material gaps requiring remediation prior to agency submission
Readiness assessment aligned to applicable certifying agency standards
Who this is for
Appropriate Use
Currently certified DBE or DVE firms
Firms subject to USDOT or UCP re-evaluation
Firms with upcoming submission deadlines
Not Appropriate If
A certification application
Legal advice or agency advocacy
A free consultation or strategy session
Begin Your IFR Readiness Intake
This evaluation is based on information provided through the intake. It does not include application preparation, document drafting, remediation, or communication with certifying agencies.
This intake is reviewed internally to assess IFR readiness.
No materials are submitted to any certifying agency through this process.