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WestCAT, continually seeks out new partnerships with businesses to improve our service to the residents of Western Contra Costa County. If you would like to be added to our vendor list, please download and complete our Vendor Form: Click here to download Vendor Form (PDF)

You may also request a form by mail by calling 510-724-3331 and ask to speak with the DBE Liaison Officer.

DBE Program Policy Statement and Program Objectives

Western Contra Costa Transit Authority (WestCAT) has established a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program in accordance with regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT), 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 26. As a recipient of Federal financial assistance from the U.S. DOT, WestCAT has signed an assurance that it will comply with 49 CFR Part 26.

It is the policy of WestCAT to ensure nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, or national origin in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts. It is the intention of WestCAT to create a level playing field on which DBEs can compete fairly and participate in the performance of DOT-assisted contracts.

WestCAT’s policies, procedures and goals in this area are detailed in its adopted DBE Program. The program is the result of WestCAT’s commitment to the participation of small businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals meeting eligibility standards set forth in 49 CFR Part 26, in purchasing and contracting opportunities funded, in whole or in part by U.S. DOT assistance. The objectives of the DBE Program are:

  • To ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts;
  • To create a level playing field on which DBEs can compete fairly for DOT-assisted contracts;
  • To ensure that the DBE Program is narrowly tailored in accordance with applicable law;
  • To ensure that only firms that fully meet 49 CFR Part 26 eligibility standards are permitted to participate as DBEs;
  • To help remove barriers to the participation of DBEs in DOT-assisted contracts;
  • To assist the development of firms that can compete successfully in the market place outside the DBE Program.

WestCAT’s General Manager has designated the Grants and Compliance Manager as the DBE Liaison Officer (DBELO). The Grants and Compliance Manager has direct and independent access to WestCAT’s General Manager concerning DBE matters. The Grants and Compliance Manager is responsible for the development, implementation, and monitoring of the DBE Program in accordance with WestCAT’s nondiscrimination policy. Implementation of the DBE Program has the same priority as compliance with all other legal obligations incurred by WestCAT in its financial assistance agreements with the U.S. DOT. It is the expectation of the Board of Directors and the General Manager that all WestCAT personnel shall adhere to the spirit, as well as the provisions and procedures of the program.

WestCAT has disseminated this policy statement to its Board of Directors and to all departments of its organization. This policy statement is disseminated to members of the DBE and non-DBE business communities that perform or are interested in performing work on WestCAT’s DOT-assisted contracts. The policy statement is on the WestCAT website

Questions regarding WestCAT’s DBE Program should be addressed to:
Tania Babcock, DBE Liaison Officer
Western Contra Costa Transit Authority (WestCAT)
601 Walter Avenue
Pinole, CA 94564
Telephone: (510) 724-3331
Fax: (510) 724-5551
Email:civilrights@westcat.org


DBE Program

DBE Program (PDF)

DBE Goals

Federal Fiscal Years 2023-2025

In accordance with requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation as set forth in 49 C.F.R. Part 26, as amended, Western Contra Costa Transit Authority (WCCTA) hereby notifies the public that it is has calculated its anticipated goal for applicable professional services contracts during Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2023-2025. The overall total DBE goal calculation for FFY2023-2025 is 0% and applies to Federal Transit Administration funded contracts. WCCTA anticipates using the majority of federal funds for the purpose of vehicle replacements (which are not subject to the goal setting process) and related equipment. WCCTA will continue to participate in program outreach to DBEs and Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) using funds received from sources other than the FTA. However, this goal only details new contracting opportunities planned with FTA funds. Information pertaining to this goal calculation and a description of how it was determined is available for inspection from 9:00am – 4:00pm at WCCTA’s Administrative Office located at 601 Walter Avenue, Pinole, CA 94564 for 30 days following the original date of publication of this notice on May 16, 2022.

Written comments on this goal will be accepted for 45 days from the original date of publication of this notice on May 16, 2022. The comments may be sent to: Western Contra Costa Transit Authority, Attn: DBE Liaison Officer, 601 Walter Avenue, Pinole, CA 94564 or emailed to civilrights@westcat.org
DBE Goal & Methodology 2023-2025 (PDF)

Federal Fiscal Years 2020-2022

For federal fiscal years (FFY) 2019-20 through 2021-22, WCCTA anticipates using the majority of federal funds for the purpose of vehicle replacements (which are not subject to the goal setting process) and related equipment. With no additional contracting opportunities available for Federal Fiscal Years 2019-20 through 2021-22, the Anticipated Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Goal for this triennial period is zero (0) percent. WCCTA will continue to participate in program outreach to DBEs and Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) using funds received from sources other than the FTA. However, this goal only details new contracting opportunities planned with FTA funds. The complete DBE Program and triennial DBE goal analysis are available for review at the link below and at the WestCAT administrative office: 601 Walter Avenue, Pinole, CA 94564. Please send comments via mail to DBE Liaison Officer, 601 Walter Ave., Pinole, CA 94564 or via email at civilrights@westcat.org
DBE Goals 2020-2022 (PDF)

DBE/SBE RESOURCE CENTER

For additional information and/or to assist you in furthering your efforts as doing business as a DBE or SBE, please feel free to contact the following resources:


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