california unified certification program cucp dear business owner thank you for your interest in participating the disadvantaged enterprises dbes as mandated by united states department of transportation us dot dbe final rule 49 code federal regulations cfr part 26 all recipients financial assistance must participate a statewide ucp march 2002 is one stop shopping procedure that eliminates need firms to obtain certifications from multiple agencies within state charged with responsibility certifying and compiling maintaining database certified grantees pursuant intended expand use complete current information on those businesses products services they can provide please attached application supplemental questionnaire if wish be considered meets following general guidelines firm at least 51 owned or more socially economically individuals