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Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program

It is the policy of Johnson City Transit (a department of the City of Johnson City) to afford Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, as defined in 49 CFR Part 26, as amended, the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts financed in whole or in part with federal funds.  To see a copy of Johnson City Transit's overall DBE goal for FFY 2010, click here. 

 

What is a DBE?

A DBE is a for-profit small business that is at least 51 percent owned and controlled by one or more individuals who are both socially and economically disadvantaged, as defined in 49 CFR Part 26.67.  Citizens of the United States (or lawfully admitted permanent residents) who are women, Black Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Asian-Pacific Americans, Subcontinent Asian Americans, or other minorities found to be disadvantaged by the Small Business Administra  tion, are rebuttably presumed to be socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.  Other criteria include, but are not limited to: 1) the individual owner’s personal net worth (must be less than $750,000 excluding the individual’s home and shares in the prospective DBE); and, 2) the average annual gross receipts of the prospective DBE over the past three years must not exceed $20.41 million (per 13 CFR 121.402).   For a link to DBE regulations, 49 CFR Part 26, click here.

 

How does a business become certified as a DBE?

JCT’s DBE certification is administered by the Small Business Development Program, Civil Rights Office, Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT).  To print a DBE application (with instructions), click here.  You may also pick up a copy of a DBE application at the JCT Transit Center.  Once a business is certified as a DBE, the Tennessee Unified Certified Program allows multiple agencies to utilize the same certification statewide, to simplify the application process.

 

Completed DBE applications should be mailed to:

 

Tennessee Department of Transportation

Civil Rights Office, Small Business Development Program

Suite 1800, James K. Polk Bldg.

505 Deaderick Street

Nashville, TN  37243-0347

 

What are the advantages of being certified as a DBE?

Certification as a DBE provides greater exposure for contract opportunities.  Once certified, your business’s address is added to a state-wide database which is compiled and maintained by TDOT. This list, the TDOT Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Listing, is accessed by other transit systems, as well as municipal and state agencies seeking to do business with DBEs.   Being  certified as a DBE enhances a business's exposure to the business  community.  However, there is no requirement to be a certified DBE in order to do business with Johnson City Transit. The current TDOT Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Listing  may be viewed by clicking here.

 

Is there any cost to become certified as a DBE?

No.

  

For business assistance, including areas of technical, financial, and management information, current and prospective DBEs (including potential start-up businesses) may contact the local resources listed below (a website link for each resource listed below is provided by clicking on the resource's name):

City of Johnson City Business Relocation and New Business Start-up Guide:  An informational guide for new businesses in Johnson City or businesses relocating to Johnson City

East Tennessee Business Enterprise Resource Office: Monthly meetings by appointment at the Johnson City Development Authority (423-928-2988) 

ETSU Innovation Laboratory: The ETSU Innovation Laboratory is an economic development initiative of East Tennessee State University, partnered with the Tennessee Small Business Development Center and the ETSU Entrepreneurial Leadership Program. (423-439-8500)

 

Small Business Administration: Calendar of Training Events in Tennessee

 

Tennessee SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives):  Johnson City Chapter hours 9:00 to 12:00, Monday -Friday  (423-461-8051)

  

TN Small Business Development Center at ETSU : Informational guidance on business start-up. To make appointment on-line for business start-up/continuation counseling, click here.


Title VI

It is the policy of the City of Johnson City, as a grant recipient of the Tennessee Department of Transportation and the Federal Transit Administration, to ensure compliance with Title VI of theCivil Rights Act of 1964; 49 CFR, Part 21; related statutesand regulations to that end that no person shall be excluded from participation in or be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination on the grounds of race, color, sex, or nationalorigin, under any program or activity receiving financial assistancefrom the U.S. Department of Transportation.

It is the goal of Johnson City Transit (a department of the City of Johnson City) to reduce language barriers for persons with limited English proficiency (LEP), including the development and implementation of the Johnson City Transit Language Assistance Implementation Plan for LEP Persons, which also fulfills the requirements of Executive Order 13166, issued on August 11, 2000.  Click here to view the Johnson City Transit Language Assistance Implementation Plan for LEP Persons.

To file a complaint alleging that Johnson City Transit has not complied with Title VI regulations, click here to view/print instructions on filing a complaint, and click here to view/print a complaint form.


EEO

The City of Johnson City is an Equal Employment Opportunity compliant employer dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment upon any basis, including race, color, crred, religion, age, sex, national origin, military status, or the presence of any disabilities.  To view the Johnson City Transit Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Active Policy Statement, click here.


ADA

The City of Johnson City complies with all applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) 42 USC § 12101 e.t. sec; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 29 USC § 794; and section 16 of the Federal Transit Act, as amended, 49 USC app § 1612.


The City of Johnson City is a drug-free workplace, and abides by the provisions of the Drug Free Workplace Act (49 CFR Part 29 Subpart F).


Note: Johnson City Transit is a department of the City of Johnson City.

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