New York State Unified Certification Program (NYSUCP)

Provides the following four (4) certifications:
MTA Office of Civil Rights (OCR)
New York State Department of Transportation
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority DBE certifications)
through the MTA Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Certification Application

Requirements

	NYSUCP Requirement
51% owned, controlled and operated by US citizen(s) or permanent resident(s)	YES
51% owned by member(s) of a designated minority group(s)   › Black person   › Hispanic person   › Asian and Pacific I slander   › Native American or Alaskan Native   › Indian Subcontinent	MBE
51% owned by a woman	WBE
Firm classified as a small business according to the SBA	YES
Business History	At least 1 year
Personal net worth under $1.32 Million	Yes

Benefits
Contracts before they are awarded are reviewed to determine if they present opportunities for DBE, MBE, and WBE firms. Inclusiveness of firms with these certifications is required by federal regulations and New York State goals as part of funding for projects. Once DBE or M/WBE contract goals have been established, only certified DBE or MBE/WBE firms may be used to meet the DBE or MBE/WBE participation goals. Once certified the firm is listed in an electronic directory of certified firms, which is used by agencies and contractors to identify DBE or MBE/WBE firms for participation on contracts. In addition a DBE or MBE/WBE certification may also open the door to opportunities for growing your business by making it easier for you to market your firm to MTA agencies or other government entities.

Fee
$4,500 individually
$1,000 as an addition to an 8a application