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The ACDBE program is federally mandated by the Code Federal Regulation (CFR) 49 Part 23 and 26. Massport’s forms have been prepared to comply with the U.S Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Regulations for participation by DBEs and ACDBEs in DOT Programs, 49 CFR Part 26 and Part 23.

Massport's Office of Diversity & Inclusion/Compliance is utilizing an online ACDBE Program certification documentation process. This web-based system is now available to process all new ACDBE Certification applications, Interstate ACDBE Certification Applications, No Change Affidavits, and Three Year Eligibility Reviews.

Please visit our Massport Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) Certification website and click "Apply for ACDBE Certification," located under the SYSTEM LINKS heading. You will be able to either create or locate your account, as well as locate and complete the appropriate forms. If you need online support, please click "Online Support Form" listed under the SYSTEM LINKS.

If you have any ACDBE certification questions, please contact our office at compliance@massport.com.

Additional Certifications Accepted by Massport

  • Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office (SDO)
  • Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council (GNEMSDC)

Apply for Massport Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) Certification

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I become Minority or Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) certified? (expand)

Massachusetts Port Authority’s Office of Diversity & Inclusion/Compliance only processes certifications for Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE). If you would like to be certified as an M/WBE please submit your application to:

Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office (SDO) –(State Certification)

Operational Services Division
One Ashburton Place, Suite 1017
Boston, MA 02108
617-502-8831
wsdo@state.ma.us

How do I become Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certified? (expand)

Massachusetts Port Authority’s Office of Diversity & Inclusion/Compliance only processes certifications for Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE). If you would like to be certified as a DBE please submit your application to:

Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office (SDO) –(DBE Certification)
State Transportation Building
10 Park Plaza, Suite 2600-B
Boston, MA 02116
617-701-8010
wsdo@state.ma.us

How do I become Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) certified? (expand)

Please visit massport.mwdbe.com. Click on "Apply for ACDBE Certification", located under the SYSTEM LINKS heading. There you will be able to create and or locate your account and subsequently complete the required forms.

Is there a cost in becoming ACDBE certified? (expand)

No. There is no fee for ACDBE certification.

Can I submit the application online? (expand)

Yes. Massachusetts Port Authority’s Office of Diversity & Inclusion/Compliance accepts ACDBE certification applications and renewals online. Please visit massport.mwdbe.com.

How long does the certification process take before receiving ACDBE Certification? (expand)

Massport is required to make certification decisions within 90 days of a completed application. However incomplete applications or requests for additional required information may delay the process.

Massport will endeavor to make Interstate certification application decisions within 60 days of a completed application; incomplete applications may delay the process.

I am a sole proprietor; can I submit only the schedule c? (expand)

You must submit the complete signed personal tax return, including all schedules and attachments.

If an ACDBE Certification application is denied, when can a firm reapply for certification? (expand)

A firm may reapply for ACDBE certification after one (1) year waiting period.

 

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