ACDBE/DBE Program
Sonoma County Airport is committed to providing equal opportunity for the socially and economically disadvantaged, minorities, women, and small businesses participating in contracting opportunities. Below are business enterprise programs that support small, minority-, and women-owned businesses.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program
SONOMA COUNTY AIRPORT PROPOSED FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
TRIENNIAL DBE GOAL FFY 2025-2027
October 21, 2024
In accordance with 49 CFR Part 26.45(g), the Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (Airport), as a recipient of U.S. Department of Transportation assistance, announces a proposed Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) overall Triennial Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 5.4% for Federal Fiscal Years 2025-2027. This race-neutral goal represents the percentage of work anticipated to be performed by certified DBE firms on the Airport’s FAA-assisted projects. The methodology used to determine the proposed goal will be available for public inspection for thirty (30) days from the date of this notice upon request.
The Airport will host a webinar on November 6, 2024 from 10:00 am – 11:00 am PDT to present the methodology for establishing the proposed DBE goal, provide an opportunity for public comment, and answer any questions about the Airport’s DBE program and proposed DBE goal. Click HERE to register for the webinar.
The Airport and the U.S. Department of Transportation will accept comments on this proposed goal for 30 days from the date of this notice. Written comments to the Airport DBE Liaison Officer, Renee Aivaliklis, at Renee.Aivaliklis@sonoma-county.org or mailed to 2290 Airport Blvd, Santa Rosa, CA 95403. Written comments can also be sent directly to the U.S. DOT, Marisa Appleton, Civil Rights Officer, 200 W. Adams Street, Suite 320, Chicago, IL 60606. Written comments at both locations will be accepted until November 22, 2024.
Pursuant to the requirements in 49 CFR 26.45(g)(1)(i), prior to submitting the goal document to the FAA, the Airport is required to consult with minority, women’s and general contractor groups, community organizations, and other officials or organizations which could be expected to have information concerning the availability of disadvantaged and non-disadvantaged businesses, the effects of discrimination on opportunities for DBEs, and the Airport’s efforts to establish a level playing field for the participation of DBEs. As part of the consultation phase, the Airport is requesting your input. If you feel that your business qualifies as a DBE, please review the questions listed below at your earliest opportunity. The questions are to provide a context for you to consider in determining information you may have available or that could be useful as part of the consultation. Any feedback or comments you may have will be used to further enrich our DBE Program Plan activities. Comments and responses may be submitted via email to Renee.Aivaliklis@sonoma-county.org no later than November 13,2024.
2022 – 2024 Sonoma County Airport DBE Participation Goal
Sonoma County Airport receives federal assistance from the U.S. Department of Transportation, and as a condition of receiving funding, Sonoma County Airport has established a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program in accordance with 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 26.
Sonoma County Airport’s overall triennial DBE participation goal for FFY 2022-2024 is 5.6%.
Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) Program
Pursuant to the U.S. Department of Transportation ACDBE regulation, 49 CFR Part 23, Sonoma County Airport is required to develop and implement an Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) Program.
Sonoma County Airport’s ACDBE participation goal for Non-Car Rental is 0.3% and Car Rental is 8.3% for FFY 2020-2022.
Contact
For information or questions regarding the Sonoma County Airport’s DBE and ACDBE Program, please contact:
Additional Resources
For more information about the DBE and ACDBE Program and how to become certified, please visit:
To view upcoming bidding opportunities at the Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport, please visit RFPs: