TAMC encourages the participation of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) in its contracts. TAMC affirms the utilization and participation of qualified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Underutilized Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (UDBE) firms in its contracting and procurement activities for federally-funded contracts. TAMC encourages general and prime contractors to afford competitive subcontracting opportunities to DBE and UDBE firms, where possible, in their contracting and procurement activities within the County of Monterey. 

See this link for resources and more information about becoming a designated DBE by the State of California or finding a DBE to subcontract: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/civil-rights/dbe