The City of Yakima has established a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program in accordance with regulations of U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 49 CFR Part 26. For the purpose of this DBE program, the City of Yakima proposes to set its overall goal utilizing all information available to it, including information provided by statistical evidence in the community and public comment.

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Definition (100k PDF)

The City of Yakima proposes that it establish a three year rolling average goal of less than 1% for 2009 for the Federal financial assistance the City will expend in DOT-assisted contracts, to certified DBE firms that are available, willing, and able.

Sue Ownby, Purchasing Manager, DBELO
City of Yakima
129 No. 2nd St.
Yakima, WA 98901

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