Based on the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Interim Final Rule (IFR) effective Oct. 3, 2025, DBE participation cannot be counted for DBE credit until the Arizona Unified Certification Program (AZUCP) partners, ADOT, and the cities of Phoenix and Tucson have completed a required reevaluation process. Once the AZUCP has completed this process, counting participation may resume. 

The City of Mesa will be updating its DBE Plan and DBE Goals and Methodology Report in accordance with changes promulgated in the DOT Interim Final Rule.  The City plans on funding this effort in FY 2027/2028 once the Arizona Unified Certification Program administered through the Arizona Department of Transportation completes its re-certification process for all DBEs. 

Stay tuned for future updates.