{"id":551428,"date":"2026-05-28T01:54:23","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T01:54:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.harrisburgnewsnow.com\/news\/story\/551428\/construction-management-enterprises-earns-dbe-recertification-under-new-federal-standard-requiring-individualized-proof-of-disadvantage.html"},"modified":"2026-05-28T01:54:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T01:54:23","slug":"construction-management-enterprises-earns-dbe-recertification-under-new-federal-standard-requiring-individualized-proof-of-disadvantage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.honolulunewsnow.com\/news\/story\/551428\/construction-management-enterprises-earns-dbe-recertification-under-new-federal-standard-requiring-individualized-proof-of-disadvantage.html","title":{"rendered":"Construction Management Enterprises Earns DBE Recertification Under New Federal Standard Requiring Individualized Proof of Disadvantage"},"content":{"rendered":"

Elk Grove, CA – May 27, 2026 – <\/strong>Construction Management Enterprises (CMIS), the developer of the industry-leading Construction Management Information System platform for federally assisted public works administration, announces that it has officially earned Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) recertification through the California Unified Certification Program (CUCP #52672). The recertification was approved on May 11, 2026, by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Office of Civil Rights under a newly revised federal standard that eliminated all racial and gender presumptions from the DBE qualification process.<\/p>\n

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The certification, issued under revised 49 CFR §26.67 following the October 2025 interim final federal rule, required applicants to provide individualized evidence demonstrating social and economic disadvantage without reliance on presumptive eligibility categories. The updated regulation represents one of the most significant changes to the DBE program in decades and establishes a substantially higher evidentiary standard for applicants seeking certification or recertification.<\/p>\n

Construction Management Enterprises successfully met these revised federal requirements and is now recognized statewide by all California-based U.S. Department of Transportation recipients for participation on federally assisted transportation projects.<\/p>\n

“We recognize the significance of earning this certification under the revised federal framework,” said a spokesperson for Construction Management Enterprises. “This recertification was not granted through presumptive qualification categories. It was earned through documented individualized evidence reviewed under the strictest DBE compliance standard in a generation. That distinction matters to public agencies, prime contractors, and consulting firms operating in today’s regulatory environment.”<\/p>\n

Addressing Evolving Federal Compliance Standards<\/strong><\/p>\n

The October 2025 revision to 49 CFR Part 26 fundamentally changed how DBE eligibility is evaluated nationwide. By removing race- and gender-based presumptions entirely, the updated rule requires certifying agencies to conduct individualized assessments for every applicant seeking DBE status.<\/p>\n

For California public agencies and federally funded contractors, this regulatory shift increases the importance of working with fully verified DBE-certified firms capable of supporting procurement compliance requirements and subcontracting participation goals.<\/p>\n

Construction Management Enterprises’ DBE certification is administered through the California Unified Certification Program, the state’s official DBE registry for all federally assisted transportation contracts. Verification is publicly available through the California UCP database at californiaucp.dbesystem.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Supporting California Public Works Administration<\/strong><\/p>\n

Construction Management Enterprises develops CMIS, a purpose-built construction management SaaS platform specifically designed for cities, counties, transportation agencies, and consulting firms administering Caltrans and FHWA-regulated capital improvement programs.<\/p>\n

The platform currently supports more than 850 active public works projects representing over $6 billion in active construction value across California. CMIS streamlines federal-aid construction administration, documentation management, compliance tracking, reporting, and project oversight for agencies managing complex public infrastructure programs.<\/p>\n

Importantly, prime contractors and consulting firms utilizing CMIS licensing services on federally funded transportation projects may count eligible participation toward DBE subcontracting goals where applicable under federal and state procurement guidelines.<\/p>\n

“Our focus has always been helping public agencies and industry partners navigate the operational and compliance demands of federally funded construction programs,” the spokesperson added. “This recertification reinforces our commitment to accountability, transparency, and long-term partnership within California’s public infrastructure sector.”<\/p>\n

As regulatory expectations surrounding federal-aid contracting continue to evolve, Construction Management Enterprises remains committed to providing technology solutions that support compliant, efficient, and transparent project delivery for public agencies and infrastructure partners statewide.<\/p>\n

To learn more about Construction Management Enterprises and the CMIS platform, visit Construction Management Enterprises<\/a> or verify current DBE certification status through the California Unified Certification Program database.<\/p>\n

About Construction Management Enterprises<\/strong><\/p>\n

Construction Management Enterprises is an Elk Grove, California-based technology company specializing in federal-aid public works administration software. Its flagship platform, CMIS (Construction Management Information System), is purpose-built for agencies, municipalities, transportation authorities, and consulting firms managing federally assisted capital improvement programs. The platform supports compliance-focused construction administration for more than 850 active projects representing over $6 billion in public infrastructure work throughout California.<\/p>\n

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Media Contact<\/span>
Company Name:<\/strong> Construction Management Enterprises
Contact Person:<\/strong> Bradley Waldrop
Email:<\/strong> Send Email<\/a>
Phone:<\/strong> (530) 207-0083
Country:<\/strong> United States
Website:<\/strong> https:\/\/c-mis.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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