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Department of Social and Economic Mobility

USDOT Final Rule on the DBE and ACDBE Programs

Program Update |
Updated:

OMBE Public Notice - USDOT Final Rule

Governor Wes Moore

Lt. Governor Aruna Miller

Secretary Walter L. Simmons

Dear Maryland Business Partner,

On September 25, 2026, the U.S. Department of Transportation published a final rule amending the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) program regulations. The attached public notice from the Office of Minority Business Enterprise (OMBE) explains how the rule affects Maryland's certification and reevaluation process, including applicable deadlines. Please review it carefully.

Previously certified firms that have not yet submitted a reevaluation application, and firms seeking initial certification, are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible through Maryland's Vendor Management System at marylandmdbe.mdbecert.com.

Questions may be directed to [email protected] with the subject line "Final Rule Certification Reevaluation Question."

Documents:

Public Notice Available Here: OMBE Public Notice - USDOT Final Rule - PDF

Updated Personal Narrative Guidance Available Here: OMBE Personal Narrative Guidance - USDOT Final Rule - PDF

USDOT FAQs for Final Rule: US DOT FAQs for Final Rule - PDF

Thanks,

Maryland Department of Social and Economic Mobility