When a DBE firm is a subcontractor it must perform at least thirty percent (30%) of its contract using its own employees, equipment, materials, and resources. When this condition is met, all DBE work performed counts toward the DBE goal. A DBE subcontractor typically furnishes and installs the work item. One hundred percent (100%) of the prime contractor’s payment to the DBE firm will count toward the contract goal. This includes payment for labor and materials.

When a DBE subcontracts to another DBE firm, the value of the subcontracted work may be counted toward the DBE goal. However, work subcontracted to non-DBE firms does not count toward the goal.