It is the policy of the Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) to encourage and afford opportunities to a diverse supplier base, while ensuring that the Authority receives the highest quality products and services at the most economical costs. The DRBA has established a Supplier Diversity Program within the constraints of current resources to advocate, coordinate and promulgate a level playing field for every qualified firm that seeks its business.

Getting Started

In 2009, the DRBA adopted the Official Supplier Diversity Policy and Program, enhancing business opportunities for disadvantaged, minority and women-owned companies.

>> DRBA Supplier Diversity Policy (Resolution 09-25)

DBE Program

The Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) has received financial assistance from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for projects related to DRBA airport facilities.  As a condition of receiving this assistance, the DRBA has established a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program in accordance with U.S. Department of Transportation regulations, 49 CFR Part 26.  It has been and remains the policy of the DRBA to ensure that DBEs, as defined by 49 CFR Part 26, have an equal opportunity to receive and participate in the Authority’s FAA-assisted contracts. 

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Recognized Certifications

The Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) is a signatory member of the Unified Certification Program (UCP) in both Delaware and New Jersey. Accordingly, the DRBA does not administer Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certifications but recognizes the DBE certifications from the UCPs of Delaware and New Jersey.  For more information regarding DBE certification, please visit:

 Delaware

• Delaware Department of Transportation DBE Program

New Jersey

• New Jersey Department of Transportation DBE Program
• The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey DBE Program
• New Jersey Transit DBE Program

Recognized MBE/WBE Certifications

The DRBA does not administer Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) certifications, but recognizes the MBE and WBE certifications from the State of Delaware and the State of New Jersey.  For more information regarding MBE and WBE certification, please visit:

• Delaware Office of Supplier Diversity
• New Jersey State Contracting and Minority & Women Business Enterprise

DBE and MBE/WBE Directories

Are you looking for directories of certified DBEs, or MBEs and WBEs?  For more information, please visit:

• Delaware DBE Directory
• Delaware MBE/WBE Directory
• New Jersey MBE/WBE Directory
• New Jersey DBE Directory

If you are in need of further assistance searching for certified DBEs, or MBEs and WBEs, please contact the DRBA Supplier Diversity Manager at 302-571-6353.

Related News

• DRBA Announces 2011 DBE Goals, Public Comment Welcome
• DRBA Commission Adopts Official Supplier Diversity Policy and Program, Enhances Business Opportunities for Disadvantaged, Minority and Women-Owned Companies
• DRBA Receives Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) 2008 DBE Advocate and Partner Award, Award Nationally Recognizes Excellence in DBE Program Administration