Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
Program Update (October 2025): In accordance with the U.S. Department of Transportation's Interim Final Rule (49 CFR Parts 23 & 26, effective October 3, 2025), all DBEs certified under the Florida Unified Certification Program (UCP) are undergoing statewide reevaluation. Until this process is complete, LYNX will not count DBE participation toward its overall goal. DBE data may continue to be collected for informational purposes only.
LYNX’ DBE Program and Objectives
The Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority, d.b.a. LYNX, administers a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program in accordance with 49 CFR Part 26 to ensure that all small businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals have an equal opportunity to participate in DOT-assisted contracting. Effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028, LYNX will not establish contract-specific DBE goals implementing a DBE-neutral program, without regard to race or sex, in compliance with federal law and the U.S. Constitution.
As a recipient of Federal financial assistance from the Department of Transportation and as a condition of receiving this assistance, LYNX has signed an assurance that it will comply with 49 CFR Part 26.
Our program objectives are to:
- Ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of DOT – assisted contracts;
- Create a level playing field on which small and disadvantaged businesses can compete fairly for DOT – assisted contracts;
- Ensure that the DBE Program operates in compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements;
- Ensure that only firms that fully meet 49 CFR Part 26 eligibility standards are permitted to participate as DBEs;
- Help remove barriers to the participation of DBEs in DOT assisted contracts;
- Assist in the development of firms that can compete successfully in the market place outside the DBE Program.
LYNX has disseminated this policy statement to the LYNX Board of Directors and all of the components of our organization. We have distributed this statement to DBE and non-DBE business communities that perform work for us on DOT assisted contracts.
DBE Program Goals
Our overall 3% goal for FY 2026–2028 is administered on a DBE-neutral basis. In line with USDOT’s Interim Final Rule (49 CFR Parts 23 & 26, effective Oct 3, 2025), LYNX will not set contract-specific DBE goals or count DBE participation until the Florida UCP completes statewide reevaluation.
DBE archived program goals public notice.
DBE Program Historical Goals
Previous DBE goals and participation data for triennial periods before October 3, 2025 are available for public reference here: Historical Goals.
DBE Certification
The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) serves as the local certifying agency for the Central Florida region under the Florida Unified Certification Program (UCP). A list of Florida certifying agencies can be referenced here: Florida’s Unified DBE Certification Program (UCP) Certifying Members.
Important Links
To search for DBE firms, please click the link below to access Florida's DBE Directory. Be sure to check the status of the firms listed in the directory as the directory also contains MBEs and OBEs. Example: UCP Cert. DBE.
Certified DBE firms State of Florida Directory FDOT
North American Industry Classification System NAICS
United States Code of Federal Regulations-DBE 49 CFR Part 26
Florida Department of Transportation DBE Supportive Services
Florida Reserve Minority Owned Banks
Small & Disadvantaged Business Enterprises
LYNX is committed to opportunities for small, minority and woman-owned businesses to participate in LYNX contracts.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program
As a recipient of USDOT funding from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), LYNX administers a DBE Program, in accordance with 49 CFR Part 26, to ensure nondiscrimination in the award of USDOT-assisted contracts and to create a level playing field on which certified DBEs can compete for those contracts. While the DBE program includes fostering small business participation, only DBEs certified by the Florida Unified Certification Program are eligible to participate as DBEs. Certification of eligibility issued by Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, City of Orlando, Orange County or the National Minority Supplier Development Council will be accepted with evidence by a letter issued by the agency.
LYNX has established an overall DBE Program goal of 3% DBE participation on USDOT funded projects for FY26, FY27, and FY28.
Small Business Enterprise Program
LYNX is committed to promote and foster small business participation in order to increase opportunities for small businesses to compete for procurements as prime contractors and subcontractors. During its normal course of business, LYNX utilizes small businesses in areas such as custodial, landscaping services, printing and items for small purchases. Program participants will be required to establish eligibility through submittal of certification documentation to ensure your firm is 8A certified under 13 CFR 124.1002.
The DBE Compliance Administrator has been designated as the DBE Liaison Officer. In that capacity, the DBE Compliance Administrator is responsible for implementing all aspects of the DBE Program. Implementation of the DBE Program is afforded the same priority as compliance with all other legal obligations incurred by LYNX in its financial assistance agreements with the Department of Transportation. The current DBE Liaison Officer is: Maurice Jones at 407.254.6029.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Staff
Maurice A. Jones
Director of Procurement/DBE Liaison Officer
Phone: (407) 254.6057
majones@golynx.com
Yesenia "Jessie" Munoz
DBE Compliance Administrator
Phone: (407) 254.6186
ymunoz@golynx.com