Seeking feedback on DBE Goal for FY 2026-2028 thru July 28th
Santa Rosa CityBus is developing our Disadvantage Business Enterprises (DBE) Goal for the coming period, Fiscal years 2026-2028.
Draft document for 2026-2028 and past DBE goals for FY 2023-2025 are available by selecting these links or the buttons below.
We are seeking feedback, comments and concerns about the effectiveness of the following in order to improve on our efforts to level the playing field for the participation of DBEs.
This effort is in keeping with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 (Participation by DBEs in the US Dept. of Transportation Programs), for DBE participation in DOT assisted contracting by the City of Santa Rosa Transit Division.
The City of Santa Rosa invited organizations representing minority, women and other general professional trades organizations to attend a video conference on 5/30/25 where Santa Rosa CityBus presented our DBE 2026-2028 draft goal.
Finally, the CityBus is posting on our official website this proposed overall goal for Fiscal Year 2026-2028 as required for inspection during normal business hours for 30 days. Feedback, comments and concerns should be submitted in by email to ykoslen@srcity.org, by phone to the DBE Liaison at (707)543‐3706 or in person at:
City of Santa Rosa
Transit Operations Building
45 Stony Point Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
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The City of Santa Rosa’s Transit Division is part of the Business Outreach Committee (BOC), a consortium of Bay Area transit and transportation agencies working together to assist Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) and Small Business Enterprises (SBEs).
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program
The City of Santa Rosa, a recipient of Federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), has established a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program in accordance with regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation, 49 CFR Part 26. As a condition of receiving federal financial assistance, the City of Santa Rosa has signed an assurance that it will comply with 49 CFR Part 26.