Active SLED Opportunity · ARIZONA · MOUNTAIN LINE, AZ
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USDOT issued an Interim Final Rule effective Oct 3, 2025, revising the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. Key changes include removal of race/gender presumptions, new documentation requirements, and reevaluation of DBEs by Arizona UCP. Mountain Line monitors updates and shares official guidance when available.
Announcement: The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR), effective October 3, 2025, that significantly revises the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concession DBE programs.Key changes include:Removal of race- and gender-based presumptions of disadvantageRequirement for all DBE firms—new and existing—to provide individualized documentation of social and economic disadvantageReevaluation of all currently certified DBEs by the Arizona Unified Certification Program (AZ UCP)A temporary pause on DBE goal setting and counting participation until reevaluations are completeAt this time, ADOT has not yet issued detailed guidance or timelines for Arizona DBE firms. Mountain Line is monitoring for updates and will share ADOT’s official communication as soon as it becomes available.In the meantime, vendors may review USDOT’s official IFR resources:USDOT Interim Final Rule Overview (transportation.gov)Federal Register Notice (Oct. 3, 2025)Questions? Please contact Heather Higgins, DBE Liaison Officer, at purchasing@mountainline.az.gov .
| Status | Event Name | Location | Description | Dates | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Questions Due Date | Online Portal | The Q and A Period for this Opportunity is Ongoing | Never | N/A |
| Ongoing | Open Date | Online Portal | Posting date for the Opportunity | Oct 14th 2025, 12:00 AM MST | N/A |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | Jul 1st 2026, 12:00 AM MST | N/A |
Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.
| Name | Type | # Files | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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