Office of Small Business Engagement

Admininstered by the Office of Small Business Engagement, Pittsburgh Regional Transit's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) & Diverse Business (DB) programs create a level playing field by removing barriers, certifying disadvantaged business enterprises, and assisting in the development of businesses like yours.

Pittsburgh Regional Transit spends millions of dollars each year on the purchase of parts, supplies and services in support of its daily operations. In addition, regular contracts are available for major construction projects, such as busway and light rail construction, as well as renovation and expansion of existing facilities.

The office of Small Business Engagement is committed to creating opportunities for disadvantaged business enterprises and diverse businesses.

To benefit from the program, businesses must be certified as a DBE with the Pennsylvania Unified Certification Program (PA UCP) or certified as a DB.

NOTICE;

Effective October 3, 2025, and pursuant to United State Department of Transportation’s ("USDOT") 90 FR 47969, Docket No. DOT-OST-2025-0897 which amended 49 CFR 26 ("USDOT DBE Policy"), Disadvantaged Business Entity ("DBE") contract goals shall not apply, and DBE participation shall not be counted toward DBE goals, for all federally funded projects until the applicable Unified Certification Program has completed the reevaluation process required under USDOT DBE Policy. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has not withdrawn diverse business requirements for state funded projects where there is no federal funding.  

The Pennsylvania Unified Certification Program (PA UCP) certification process is available at their website.

Contact Us

DBE Liaison Officer: Sue Broadus, Director of Small Business Engagement

Please contact the Office of Small Business Engagement at sbe@rideprt.org

For more information, please view our DBE Policy.