HART is committed to opportunities for small, minority and woman-owned businesses to participate in HART contracts.
DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) PROGRAM
As a recipient of funding from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) through the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT), Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART) manages a DBE Program in compliance with 49 CFR Part 26. This program is designed to prevent discrimination in the awarding of USDOT-assisted contracts and ensure a fair and competitive environment where certified DBEs are eligible to compete for these contracts. In addition to the DBE Program and in compliance with 49 CFR Part 26, HART manages a Small Business Program. Tampa International Airport handles the certification of DBEs. For fiscal years 2023, 2024, and 2025, HART has set a goal of 13.9% DBE participation on USDOT-funded projects.
FY 23, FY24, FY25 HART DBE GOAL-SETTING
HILLSBOROUGH TRANSIT AUTHORITY (HART) DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) FY23, FY24, FY25 GOAL
HART receives USDOT funds; therefore, a goal of participation by DBEs must be calculated based on proposed projections. HART is recommending a 13.9% DBE goal for federally assisted contract awards beginning October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2025. Information about this goal, and a description of how it was calculated, is available for inspection from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) at HART's Administration Building located at 1201 E. 7th Ave., Tampa, Florida 33605. An alternative format for this goal is available upon request. HART operates its programs and services without regard to race, color, and national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.
Ashley McKenzie, DBE Coordination, Phone: (813) 384-6626
Ricky Copling Jr, DBE Coordinator, Phone: (813) 384-6521
Loretta Kirk, Chief Financial Officer & DBELO
