The Blue Line has returned to normal operations following maintenance work near Old Concord, Tom Hunter, UCB, McCullough and J.W. Clay stations. Thank you to our riders for your patience during this time.
As a recipient of Federal funding from the US-Department of Transportation, the City of Charlotte/ Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is required to administer a Disadvantaged Business (DBE) Program. The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program, as described in CFR 49 Part 26, offers certified DBEs equal opportunity to compete for Federally-funded contracts.
CATS FY2023-2025 9.7% DBE Overall Program Goal(PDF, 248KB)
CATS el año fiscal 2023 a 2025 9.7 por ciento DBE Objetivo general del programa(PDF, 223KB)
CATS Overall Annual DBE Goal FFY2020-2022(PDF, 184KB)
CATS Objetivo general anual de DBE FFY2020-2022(PDF, 254KB)
DBE Policy Statement(PDF, 50KB)
City of Charlotte’s DBE Program(PDF, 3MB)
Ciudad de Charlotte Programa DBE(PDF, 4MB)
As a recipient of local revenue, the City of Charlotte/ Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) seeks to enhance competition in City contracting and promote economic growth and development in the Charlotte Combined Statistical Area (CSA) by fostering the inclusion of locally present CBI program Certified Minority, Women & Small Business Enterprises. We are working with local certified businesses to reinvest back into our own economy. For more information, see the CBI-MWSBE Development Page.
CATS DBE/CBI-MWSBE Programs:
Note: For North Carolina & York County S.C. operating minority and women owned firms (that qualify) getting NCDOT DBE certification will automatically result in North Carolina HUB MBE or WBE certifications; and by registering with the CBI office as well Charlotte MBE and WBE certifications.
Provide certified DBEs/CBI-MWSBEs with increased notification of contracting opportunities
Perform periodic monitoring & reporting of all Federally-and Locally funded CATS projects
DBE certified vendors are listed in the North Carolina DOT DBE Directory.
CBI-MWSBE vendor lists appear on the City's Vendor Lists page
DBE Certification/Re-Certification Applications should be directed to The North Carolina Department of Transportation: Online Certification Application Portal
Connect NCDOT General Information on NCDOT Certifications
Local MWSBE Certification/Re-Certification Applications should be directed to the Charlotte Business Inclusion Program.
FTA Contracts: Form A (List of Proposed Subcontractors: DBE and non-DBE)(PDF, 303KB)
FTA Contracts: Form B (Affidavit of DBE Utilization Post Award)(PDF, 220KB)
FTA Contracts: Form C (Evidence of Good Faith Efforts)(PDF, 523KB)
FTA Contracts: Form D (Letter of Intent)(PDF, 309KB)
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