The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) announces a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Goal For 2026-2028
CARTA has established an overall goal of 5% for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation in Federally funded contracts through the Federal Transit Administration. A description of the methodology used to develop the goal is available for public inspection and comment for thirty (30) days from the date of this notice. The document will be available between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday at the BCDCOG Offices located at 5790 Casper Padgett Way, North Charleston, SC 29406. Public comments regarding the goal and the associated DBE Plan update will be accepted at the address above or at contact@bcdcog.com. Qualified DBE firms are encouraged to participate in the SCDOT Unified Certification Program.
This is CARTA’s final DBE Usage Goal unless substantial comment is received and would constitute a change to the goal as presented above.
