DBE / UCP Certifications
The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program was developed by the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) in 1983. The goal of the program was to ensure that at least 10% of the funds authorized for DOT work be expended with companies that are DBE certified. US Congress added women-owned companies to the program in 1987, which allows Galaxy to qualify as a DBE.
Galaxy is now DBE-certified in 4 states.
Pennsylvania
As of October 25, 2019, Galaxy became certified as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PENNDOT). This certification allows Galaxy to participate in the Pennsylvania Unified Certification Program (PA UCP). Galaxy is now eligible for PA UCP opportunities and is included on the list of qualified PA UCP DBE companies. Just search for “Galaxy” to find Galaxy’s profile on the PA UCP website.
According to the PA UCP web page:
The purpose of the Pennsylvania Unified Certification Program (PAUCP) is to provide “one-stop shopping” for firms seeking certification as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise(DBE) in accordance with 49CFR Part 26.The PAUCP makes all certification decisions on behalf of all agencies and organizations in the Commonwealth with respect to participation in the DBE Program. In other words, firms certified as a DBE with the PAUCP are eligible to participate on any Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Administration funded contract as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise.
California
As of early 2020, Galaxy is certified as a DBE in California and can participate California’s Unified Certification Program (UCP) administered by The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). The Caltrans DBE search process starts here: https://californiaucp.dbesystem.com/. Go to that web page and in the Vendor Certification section, click the button for “Search for Certified Firms”. In the box to Search by Business Name or DBA, enter “Galaxy Wire & Cable, Inc.” to find the listing.
Texas
As of early 2020, Galaxy is certified as a DBE in Texas and can participate Texas’s Unified Certification Program (UCP) administered by The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). The TxDOT DBE search process starts here: https://txdot.txdotcms.com/. Go to that web page and in the Vendor Certification section, click the button for “Search for Certified Firms”. In the box to Search by Business Name or DBA, enter “Galaxy Wire & Cable, Inc.” to find the listing.
Illinois
As of early 2020, Galaxy is certified as a DBE in Illinois and can participate Illinois’ Unified Certification Program (UCP) administered by The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). The IDOT DBE Contractor search process starts here: https://webapps1.dot.illinois.gov/UCP/ExternalSearch/. Go to that web page and search for “Galaxy” in the Company Name field.
Or go directly to Galaxy’s listing in the IDOT UCP search results.
Alaska
As of October 2021, Galaxy is certified as a DBE in Alaska can participate Alaska’s Unified Certification Program (AUCP) administered by the Alaska Department of Transportation. The search process for the AUCP Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Directory starts here: https://dot.alaska.gov/cvlrts/directory.shtml.
Go to that web page and search for “Galaxy” in the Enter Vendor Name (Full or Partial) field to find Galaxy’s listing in the AUCP search results.
Idaho
As of January 2022, Galaxy is certified as a DBE in Idaho can participate Idaho’s Unified Certification Program (AUCP) administered by the Idaho Transportation Department / Diversity Management System. The search process for the Idaho Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Directory starts here: https://itd.dbesystem.com/.
Go to that web page and find the Vendor Certification section, then select the box for DBE Directory. That opens a new window. Select the box labeled: Search by Business Name or DBA, and then search for “Galaxy” in the BUSINESS NAME/DBA field to find Galaxy’s listing in the search results.
