Wayne County Airport Authority
Wayne County Airport Authority

2023 Archive

Goals & Reporting

In complying with the referenced regulations, the Airport Authority sets triennial DBE and ACDBE overall goals. The current 3-Year DBE goal is as follows:

Participation for DBE and ACDBE contracts must be reported to the Wayne County Airport Authority through the following reporting documents:

DBE FAQs

Pursuant to 49 CFR 26.29 and the WCAA DBE Program policy, prime contractors on federally assisted contracts must pay all subcontractors for satisfactory performance of their contracts no later than ten (10) calendar days after the prime contractor has received a partial payment from the Airport Authority. When the Airport Authority has made an incremental acceptance of a portion of a prime contract, the work of a subcontractor covered by that acceptance is deemed to be satisfactorily completed. Prime contractors are also required to promptly return full payment of subcontractor retainage within ten (10) calendar days after the subcontractor's work is satisfactorily completed.

The following report lists the WCAA payment dates for all active federally assisted contracts and is updated on a weekly basis:
CY2025 Prompt Payment Report

If there are any prompt payment violations/concerns please submit a complaint to
[email protected] with the subject "Prompt Payment - Attn: DBE Liaison Officer".

DBE / ACDBE Certification

Vendors MUST be certified at the time of contract bid.

Michigan Unified Certification Program (MUCP)
DBE and ACDBE certifications are obtained through one of three Michigan certifying agencies of the MUCP. The MUCP and certifying agencies internet links are as follows:

MUCP

DBEs and ACDBEs may be certified by only one MUCP agency, however the certification will be honored by all federal DOT grant recipients in the state of Michigan (49CFR § 26.83 (b) (2)). A firm must be certified by a MUCP agency before the Airport Authority awards a contract in order for the firm’s work to be credited toward the achievement of a DBE or ACDBE goal set by the Airport Authority.

If you wish to become a concessionaire, ACDBE certification can be obtained by submitting an application to Wayne County Human Relations Business.

Program Administration

WCAA DBE/ACDBE Programs

DBE and ACDBE Program Administration
The Airport Authority works diligently to set realistic DBE and ACDBE goals during the Pre-Contract Award phase of contract solicitations. Additionally, the Airport Authority closely tracks and monitors contractors’ DBE or ACDBE participation achievement during the Post-Contract Award phase. As such, contractors participating on these types of projects at Detroit Metro and Willow Run Airports must submit monthly participation reports to the Airport Authority to be deemed compliant, under their agreement. Compliance further requires the active monitoring of contractors’ progress toward their DBE or ACDBE commitment. Monitoring includes on and off-airport work site inspections, including contractors’ and concessionaires’ administration offices and warehouses.

Pre-Contract Award Phase - During the Pre-Contract Award Phase, Prime Contractors are required to submit their proposed DBE plan orACDBE plan. Pre-contract award DBE and ACDBE forms are part of the solicitation process and included in any solicitation that has federal funds associated with the contract.

Post-Contract Award Phase - During the Post-Contract Award Phase, Prime Contractors are required to submit monthly reports of DBE or ACDBE participation.

Understanding DBE / ACDBE

The Wayne County Airport Authority (Airport Authority) receives federal funds for airport improvement projects. As such, the Airport Authority is mandated to have a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program, which includes Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (ACDBEs). It is the Airport Authority’s policy that DBEs shall have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of construction and professional service contracts, and that ACDBEs shall have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of concession and management services contracts. The rules and regulations governing the DBE and ACDBE Program are found in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Parts 23 and 26. All contractors performing work for the Airport Authority under federal grant programs are required to take all necessary and reasonable steps, as defined in 49 CFR, Parts 23 and 26, for DBEs and ACDBEs to participate on contracts without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin or sex.

The Airport Authority reviews overall goals each year for DBE and ACDBE participation in construction, professional services, concessions and management services contracts. DBE and ACDBE, per 49 CFR Parts 23 and 26, are defined as follows:

  • A DBE is a for-profit small business owned and controlled by individuals that are both socially and economically disadvantaged
  • An ACDBE is a for-profit concession owned and controlled by individuals that are both socially and economically disadvantaged

SBE FAQs

  • Where can I find information on applying for certification ?

    WCAA Vendors must complete the application process here. Online training is available if you feel it is necessary before you utilize the online application program.

  • Is training required for the SBE certification application?

    Training is recommended, but it is not required.

  • I need to look for a SBE partner (Prime or Subcontractor), can you help?

    All currently certified WCAA SBEs have been added to the new directory, which can be accessed in the WCAA Business Development Portal. Click here to access the WCAA Business Development Portal.

  • Where can I find more information about the Purchasing/Solicitation process?

    Please click here to visit our Procurement page for more details.

  • Where can I find my NAICS codes?

    NAICS codes can be located using the Census Bureau site. Click here for more info. You can also locate your NAICS codes on your tax documents (ex., Form 1040 Profit & Loss, Schedule C, Box B).

  • How do I find out about WCAA outreach opportunities?

    Please visit our Business Development Portal and click on the button “VIEW OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES”

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