Seeing Gains with DBE Certified Companies

Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, or DBEs, are for-profit small businesses in which socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, like minorities or women, own at least 51% interest of a company and control management and daily operations of the business. As a special designation awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation, the DBE program helps ensure that small disadvantaged business enterprises have fair opportunities to compete for federally-funded transportation-related projects. Our team at D2K Traffic Safety, Inc. is proud to be a DBE Certified Company and an emerging leader in our industry.

There are more than a few benefits to working with a DBE Certified Company, including financial gains, strategic opportunities, and being able to check off your business’ mandatory requirements. But did you know working with a DBE Certified Company can also improve the quality of service you receive? Read on to find out more.

Opportunity to Fulfill Your Requirements

Many government agencies and municipal authorities must fulfill their DBE participation requirements to meet their mandatory 10% DBE participation contract goals. This is also true for a large number of corporations. Because so many areas in the U.S. are extremely diverse, fulfilling this requirement is becoming easier as more minorities and women start DBE Certified businesses.

Contractors that meet or exceed DBE hiring requirements often experience a competitive advantage when seeking contracts supported by U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) funding. So, the more DBE Certified businesses you work with, the higher the possibility that you will gain access to more funding.

Save Money

Working with a DBE Certified Company can open your business to various financial opportunities and increased profits. Research conducted by the Hackett Group shows that businesses who partner with diverse groups and organizations, like DBE Certified Companies, experience increased market share and access to new revenue opportunities. The Hackett Group also found that organizations that focus on supplier diversity see 133% greater return on procurement investments. Research also demonstrates that diverse companies make better decisions in half the time. Bottom line: working with a DBE Certified Company like D2K can save you time and money, while adding value and innovative solutions to your business’ everyday problems.

High Quality Service

DBE Certified Companies’ services are under public scrutiny, therefore, the quality of the work and care you will receive is sure to be top-notch. Since reputation matters in this industry, and funds for projects are generally received through tax payer money, there is a greater level of transparency with a DBE Certified Company. Because it is such a highly valued certification, the bar is set high for high quality service.

Small businesses must be creative, agile, and innovative in order to stand out amongst the competition. At D2K, we not only strive to offer the best quality of service, but we aim to offer a wide variety of services combined with our expertise and attention to detail when working with every customer. One of the biggest advantages we have in the industry is that we are a one-stop-shop; we perform both traffic control and pavement marking services. Using D2K’s services can help you cut down on the number of subcontractors you need while assuring that you have high quality service and equipment for each of your projects.

Demonstrate Your Involvement in Community

By working with a DBE Certified Company, your business demonstrates your support of the economic empowerment of minorities and women and the growth of local businesses. Partnering also shows your support for fostering innovation and inclusion in the industry, as well as building partnerships that fuels the local economy for future business opportunities.

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For more information on DBE Certification, visit IDOT’s website to learn about the program’s requirements and specifics.

Have any questions or concerns? We are available 24/7 to take any of your inquiries. Give us a call today at 1(630) 416–9700, email us at info@d2ktraffic.com, or visit our website at www.d2ktraffic.com for more information.