In adherence to the Interim Final Rule (IFR) effective October 3, 2025 regarding 49 CFR Part 26, the OIAA DBE 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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DBE

DBE 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 a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program subject to regulations of DOT, 49 CFR Part 26.

 

Goal Sponsor: Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA)

 

Goal Period: October 1, 2022 – September 30, 2025

 

Proposed Overall DBE Goal for FAA-Assisted Projects: 9.38%, to be accomplished through 6.38% RC and 3.00% RN

DBE Certification Application

Applying for DBE Certification in the State of California

To become certified to do business as a DBE 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 DBE’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 DBE 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

 

DBE Notices

ONT’s Draft Triennial Goal for FY23-25 is available for public comment.

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