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The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program Manual provides the HRTPO and HRPDC with guidance on administering their procurement procedures to align with the requirements prescribed by USDOT and VDOT.

Staff has prepared an update to the DBE Program Plan, “Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program,” to ensure that DBE firms continue to have equal opportunities to participate in the performance of USDOT-assisted contracts administered by HRPDC/HRTPO. The DBE program document describes the objectives, policy, definition of terms, and functional requirements to be incorporated into internal procurement processes. The document is out for public comment from November 5, 2025, to November 19, 2025.

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program Manual (PDF)

For any questions or feedback related to the updated DBE Program Manual, please contact Quan McLaurin via email at qmclaurin@hrpdcva.gov, by phone at 757-420-8300, or by mail at 723 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake, VA, 23320. 

Translation and Accommodation Assistance:

• For accommodations or cost-free translation assistance, please contact Quan McLaurin (qmclaurin@hrpdcva.gov) at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
• SPANISH: El servicio de traducción para los documentos de HRPDC y HRTPO se ofrece sin costo a los miembros de la comunidad. Para recibir asistencia, comuníquese con Quan McLaurin (qmclaurin@hrpdcva.gov). Por favor contactar con 48 horas de antelación a la reunión.
• TAGALOG: Libreng ibinibigay sa mga miyembro ng komunidad ang suporta sa pagsasalin para sa mga dokumentong HRPDC at HRTPO. Para sa tulong, kumontak kay Quan McLaurin (qmclaurin@hrpdcva.gov). Mangyaring makipag-ugnayan 48 oras bago ang pulong.