The Cedar Rapids Airport Commission (Commission) is committed to guaranteeing opportunities for disadvantaged and minority-owned business to participate in airport contracts. The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program is promulgated pursuant to 49 CFR Parts 23 and 26. It includes all contracts for construction, professional services, and procurement; which are funded in whole or in part by federal dollars from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). This also includes certain concessions operations at the airport. Two programs support that initiative.
Disadvantaged & Minority Businesses
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Notices
- Conference Bridge: 319-731-5727, Security code: 3131#; Room number: 313#
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program
In accordance with federal law, the Cedar Rapids Airport Commission maintains a DBE program to ensure nondiscrimination in the award of US DOT-assisted contracts and create a level playing field on which DBEs can compete for those contracts.
Airport Concessions DBE Program
This program ensures that DBEs have equal opportunity to receive and participate in concession-related contracts.
DBE Compliance
DBE Liaison Officer (DBELO) coordinates and administers the DBE/ACDBE Program and Plan.
Mr Donald. D. Swanson
Director of Finance & Administration
The Eastern Iowa Airport
2515 Arthur Collins Pkwy SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
319.362.3131