The Evansville-Vanderburgh Airport Authority’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program (DBEP) is established in accordance with regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) rule, 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 26, in carrying out the DBEP. It is the policy of the Airport Authority to ensure that DBE-certified companies, as defined in 49 CFR Part 26, have an equal opportunity to receive and participate in DOT-assisted contracts.

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Furthermore, it is the policy of the Evansville-Vanderburgh Airport Authority District to ensure that DBEs as defined in Part 26, have an equal opportunity to receive and participate in DOT-assisted contracts. It is also the Evansville-Vanderburgh Airport Authority District's policy to engage in the following actions on a continuing basis:

1. Ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts;
2. Create a level playing field on which DBEs can compete fairly for DOT-assisted contracts;
3. Ensure that the DBE Program is narrowly tailored in accordance with applicable law;
4. Ensure that only firms that fully meet 49 CFR Part 26 eligibility standards are permitted to participate as DBEs;
5. Help remove barriers to the participation of DBEs DOT-assisted contracts;
6. Promote the use of DBEs in all types of federally-assisted contracts and procurement activities;
7. Assist the development of firms that can compete successfully in the market place outside the DBE Program; and
8. Make appropriate use of the flexibility afforded to recipients of Federal financial assistance In establishing and providing opportunities for DBEs.

Please click here to view the Indiana Department of Transportation's Information on the DBE program.

Public Notice

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Goal for Construction Projects

The Evansville-Vanderburgh Airport Authority District hereby announces its fiscal year 2022, 2023 & 2024 overall goal of 8.4% for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) airport construction projects. The proposed goals and rationale is available for inspection between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday at the Evansville Regional Airport, Administration office, 7801 Bussing Dr., Evansville, IN 47725 for 30 days from the date of this publication.

Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Goal for Non-Rental Cars

The Evansville-Vanderburgh Airport Authority District hereby announces its fiscal year 2020, 2021, and 2022 overall goal of 48.91% for Non-Car Rentals for the Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) program. The proposed goal and rationale is available for inspection between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday at the Evansville Regional Airport, Administration office, 7801 Bussing Dr., Evansville, IN 47725 for 30 days from the date of this publication.

Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Goal for Rental Cars

The Evansville-Vanderburgh Airport Authority District hereby announces its fiscal year 2020, 2021, and 2022 overall goal of 11.04% for Car Rentals for the Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) program. The proposed goal and rationale is available for inspection between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday at the Evansville Regional Airport, Administration office, 7801 Bussing Dr., Evansville, IN 47725 for 30 days from the date of this publication.

Comments on the DBE and ACDBE goal will be accepted for 45 days from the date of this publication and can be sent to the following:

Jean Stevens, Director of Finance and Administration
Evansville Vanderburgh Airport Authority District
7801 Bussing Dr., Evansville, IN 47725
812-421-4412 (fax)
[email protected]

or

Federal Aviation Administration
Office of Civil Rights Staff
2300 E. Devon Ave., Room 440
Des Plaines, IL 60018
847-294-7617 (fax)
[email protected]