Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program

Policy Statement & Objectives 49 CFR (Part 26.1, 26.23)

 

The Lee County Port Authority (Authority) has established a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program in accordance with regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR Part 26. The Authority has received Federal financial assistance from the DOT, and as a condition of receiving this assistance, the Authority has signed an assurance that it will comply with 49 CFR Part 26.

 

It is the policy of the Authority to ensure that DBEs, as defined in Part 26, have an equal opportunity to receive and participate in DOT-assisted contracts awarded by the Authority.

 

The Port Authority has designated the following individual as our Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Liaison Officer (DBELO):

 

Julio A. Rodriguez, DBE Program Manager
11000 Terminal Access Road, Suite 8671
Fort Myers, FL 33913
Phone: (239) 590-4625

 

In that capacity, the Manager is responsible for implementing all aspects of the DBE program and ensuring that the Authority complies with all provisions of 49 CFR Part 26. Mr. Rodriguez has direct, independent access to the Executive Director concerning DBE program matters. The DBELO has adequate staff assigned to the DBE program on a full-time basis.

 

LEE COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY LOCAL CERTIFIED DBEs

 

CERTIFICATION APPLICATION

 

ANNUAL REVIEW FORM

 

FLORIDA DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION'S DBE PROGRAM

 

Florida Unified Certification Program (UCP) Statewide Directory

 

Online Vendor Application