Kentucky Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program
The Kentucky Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program reaches out to businesses
that have achieved DBE status with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) and
also helps pre-certified companies achieve such status. The Kentucky DBE program
manager and coordinators also work with firms seeking KYTC prequalification for work
on the Ohio River Bridges Project.
The Louisville and Southern Indiana region is rich with small, minority- and women-owned
businesses that may have opportunities to work on the Bridges Project. The Kentucky
DBE Program presents the case for preparation to all DBE businesses, offering support
and a wide range of resources designed to help them become more competitive.
Ultimately, it is expected that helping businesses prepare for involvement on the
Bridges Project will help them earn business on current and future projects. DBEs,
the Bridges Project and our region's economy stand to benefit from the success of
these businesses. To that end, the Kentucky DBE program seeks to expand minority
participation on the Bridges Project and beyond.