Eastside Business Assistance Center

Minority Certification/Disadvantaged Business Certifications

The California Unified Certification Program (CUCP) provides "one-stop shopping" certification services to small, minority and women businesses seeking to participate as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) in contracts funded by the United States Department of Transportation, Statewide Contracts, local City and County Contracts.

CUCP Benefits

There are many benefits to your small business as a participant in the CUCP DBE program, including increased marketing and business exposure of your business on a statewide database and directory.

CUCP and the City of Los Angeles

The City of Los Angeles fully recognizes and supports firms that are interested in applying for either Minority or Disadvantage Business Certification. The CUCP certification allows business owners to take advantage of contracts that hold a minority contracting quota percentage and allows business owners to better compete for various contracts. To obtain more information contact the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Contract Administration link below. Application Download

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