Alaska Unified Certification Program (AUCP)
The United States Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) mandates, under 49 CFR Part 26.81 (Subpart E), that all state recipients of U.S. DOT funding establish a Unified Certification Program (UCP). The UCP's purpose is to streamline the certification process for businesses seeking to join the U.S. DOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program by creating a one-stop certification procedure within each state. This regulation applies to U.S. DOT agencies like the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
The Alaska Unified Certification Program (AUCP) has been formed by agreement among all U.S. DOT funding recipients. The AUCP is managed by the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (Alaska DOT&PF). This program allows a business to apply once for DBE certification through the Alaska DOT&PF, which is then recognized by all other federal recipients in the state. The AUCP is responsible for all certification and non-discrimination duties as required by federal regulations.
Authority:
- 49 CFR Part 26.81 (Subpart E): What are the requirements for Unified Certification Programs?
Annual Meeting Information:
- 2026 AUCP Meeting will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2026 from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Register for virtual meeting here!
- Previous Meeting Materials
AUCP Agreement:
- AUCP Agreement (revised 2024)
List of AUCP Members*:
| Organization | Procurement Website |
|---|---|
| Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) | Procurement |
| Central Area Rural Transit System (CARTS) | Procurement |
| City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) | Bids & RFPs |
| City and Borough of Sitka (CBS) | Bids & RFPs |
| City of Aleknagik | N/A |
| City of Bethel | Procurement |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough (FNSB) | Procurement |
| Glacier Valley Transit | N/A |
| Gulkana Village Council (Soaring Eagle Transit) | N/A |
| Haines Borough | Procurement |
| Inter-Island Ferry Authority (IFA) | N/A |
| Interior Alaska Bus Line (IABL) | N/A |
| Office of Federal Compliance (MOA) | Current Bidding Opportunities |
| Petersburg Indian Association | N/A |
| Senior Citizens of Kodiak, Inc. | N/A |
| Sunshine Transit | N/A |
| Valley Transit | N/A |
* List updated as of March 2025
Don't see your organization listed? Contact the Civil Rights Office:
- Contact: Zhenia C. Peterson
- Title: DBE/ACDBE Program Manager
- Email: zhenia.peterson@alaska.gov
- Phone: 907-269-0844