Chan Vitanza is proud to announce that attorneys Henry C. Chan and Gabrielle M. Jones have successfully secured DBE re-evaluation approvals for both existing and new clients. As regulatory scrutiny around Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certification intensifies nationwide, re-evaluations are becoming a critical—and often complex—process. This evolving legal landscape presents significant risks for DBE-certified businesses that rely on their status to remain competitive.
DBE certification is more than a designation—it is a lifeline. For many small businesses in construction and related industries, it provides access to high-value government contracts, subcontracting opportunities, and long-term growth pathways. Losing that certification, or failing to properly navigate re-evaluation, can have immediate and substantial business impacts.
Our team has been at the forefront of interpreting and responding to these new regulatory developments. We have developed effective, strategic approaches to help clients successfully navigate re-evaluations and maintain their competitive position. In a space where guidance is still emerging, experience and precision matter.
Chan Vitanza stands ready to guide DBE-certified businesses through this complex and evolving area of law with confidence and clarity. If your business is facing a DBE re-evaluation or uncertainty around compliance, now is the time to act.
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On October 3, 2025, the U.S. DOT issued an interim final rule requiring immediate changes to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program regulations. The IFR removes race- and sex- based presumptions of social and economic disadvantage that violate the U.S. Constitution. Under the new rules, certifying agencies are required to re-evaluate the social and economic disadvantaged status of all certified DBEs without regard to race or sex.