Customizing your operation of the DBE Program for your agency

On September 15, 2026, Dave Keen and Blanca Monter of Keen Independent and Mara Rosales of Rosales Law Partners LLP discussed next steps for agencies responding to the USDOT October 3 IFR. Agenda: -State-by-state reevaluation -Ways states are maximizing number of recertifications -Calculating an overall DBE goal that reflects your contracts and your market -Creating an SBE Program that makes sense in the face of proposed SBA size standards -Determining whether you need DBE contract goals (and putting that into Plans) -Doing everything in the right order, quickly -Questions and discussion If you have not viewed our earlier sessions, recordings are available on YouTube. View them here:    / @keenindependentresearch2990   Please visit www.keenindependent.com for more information on this topic. Disclaimer: This webinar is provided for informational and educational purposes only. The content presented today is a general review of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise in Airport Concessions (ACDBE) Program Implementation Modifications, Interim Final Rule and is not intended to serve as legal, regulatory or compliance advice. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, the presenters and hosting organization make no guarantees regarding completeness, timeliness or applicability to specific circumstances. Participants should consult the official text of the Interim Final Rule, related Federal Register notices, and applicable USDOT guidance for authoritative requirements. Nothing in this presentation creates any legal rights or obligations, nor does it represent an official position, interpretation, or endorsement. Any examples, scenarios or recommendations discussed during this webinar are provided solely for illustrative purposes. Organizations and individuals are encouraged to seek independent legal or technical counsel before making decisions that could have regulatory or operational impact.