In adherence to the Interim Final Rule (IFR) effective October 3, 2025 regarding 49 CFR Part 23, the OIAA ACDBE Program goals are paused until further notice. If you are a DBE needing guidance on recertification, please reach out to your certifying agency directly. To learn more about the IFR, please visit the Department of Transportation document here. To learn more about Caltrans updates on IFR guidance, please visit their website here.

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ACDBE PROGRAM

ACDBE Three Year Goal Overview

The Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA) receives Federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). As a condition of receiving this assistance, the OIAA has established an Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) Program subject to Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations part 23 (49 CFR 23).

Goal Sponsor: Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA)


Goal Period: October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2026


Overall ACDBE Goal for Concessions Other Than Car Rentals: 15.70%, to be accomplished through 2.70% RC and 13.00% RN


ACDBE Goal for Car Rental Concessions: 3.7%, to be accomplished through 0.00% RC and 3.70% RN

ACDBE Certification Application

Applying for ACDBE Certification in the State of California

To become certified to do business as a ACDBE at the Ontario International Airport, please register with the State of California: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/civil-rights/dbe-certification-information

Once you are registered with the State, please register on the airport’s Planet Bids website to review contracting opportunities: http://www.flyontario.com/corporate/business-opportunities/contracting

To find firms registered as ACDBE’s in the State of California, query the database found here: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/civil-rights/dbe-certification-information

Who is eligible to participate in the ACDBE program? 

  • The firm is a for-profit business that performs or seeks to perform transportation related work (or a concession activity) for a recipient of Federal Transit Administration, Federal Highway Administration, or Federal Aviation Administration Funds
  • The firm is at least 51% owned by a socially and economically disadvantaged individual(s) who also controls it
  • The firm’s disadvantaged owners are U.S citizens or lawfully admitted permanent residents of the U.S

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