CALIFORNIA UNIFIED CERTIFICATIONPROGRAM(CUCP) - Operational Procedures Table of Contents - CUCP-001(A) - Disadvantaged Business Enterprise(DBE)/Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise(ACDBE) Application Processing Verification

Sep 19, 2026

Operational procedure CUCP-001(A) specifies how to verify processing for new DBE/ACDBE applications under the California Unified Certification Program. The process ensures task completeness across file preparation and database entry, including email confirmation of receipt, timely mailing of additional documents, evidence of required worksheets and eligibility materials, and on-site confirmation with questionnaire and attached photos. It also covers finalization steps such as sending approval/denial letters, updating the activity log, certifying or denying in the database, and filing the closed record. Risks of inadequate review include noncompliance and inaccurate reporting data.

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CALIFORNIA UNIFIED CERTIFICATIONPROGRAM(CUCP)

Operational Procedures Table of Contents

NEW DBE APPLICATION PROCESSING VERIFICATION

File Processed/Information Entered into Database

DATABASE

File Finalized/Closed

# CALIFORNIA UNIFIED CERTIFICATIONPROGRAM(CUCP) OPERATIONAL PROCEDURESTABLE OF CONTENTS o CUCP-001(A):DBE-ACDBE Application Processing Verification · New DBE Application Processing Verification Checklist o CUCP-001(B):B2GNow Online Application Processing Module o CUCP-002 :Interstate DBE Application Review o CUCP-003 :New Application Receipt Notification Period o CUCP-004 :Ownership Validation o CUCP-005 :Group Membership Determination o CUCP-006 :Determination of Business Size Standard o CUCP-007 :Personal Net Worth Statement Review · Personal Net Worth Statement and 1040 Tax Return Sample o CUCP-008 :New DBE-ACDBE Application Certification Determination Period o CUCP-009 :Annual Update Document Maintenance o CUCP-010 :Removing Existing Certification o CUCP-011 : Release of Confidential DBE-ACDBE Information · Request for Release of Confidential Information Form-Agency · Request for Release of Confidential Information Form-Firm 2/12/20 CALIFORNIA UNIFIED CERTIFICATIONPROGRAM(CUCP) | Operational Procedure | | Number:CUCP-001(A) | | --- | --- | --- | | | | Effective Date:02/12/2020 | | | | Supersedes:N/A | | | | | | Title | Disadvantaged Business Enterprise(DBE)/Airport Concession
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise(ACDBE)Application
Processing Verification | | | Purpose | The purpose of this procedure is to ensure consistency in
processing new DBE/ACDBE applications. | | | Process | Below are the steps to fill out the New DBE/ACDBE Application
Processing Verification form:
Step 1:Review the tasks listed under “File Processed/Information
Entered into Database”.
a.Under"FILE",check off the below task as completed and
the date it was completed:
·E-mail confirmation of DBE application receipt to firm in
file
·Additional documents letter mailed within 30 days from
receipt of DBE application and a copy is in the file
·All required documents stated on the DBE application are
in the file
·Comipleted the Personal Net Worth Worksheet and is
signed and in the file
·Completed Eligibility Worksheet and is signed and in the
file
·On-site Confirmation sent to firm(e-mail/mail)and a copy
is in the file
·Ensured Site Visit Questionnaire is complete;signed by the
on-site analyst and/or file analyst,photos attached and in
the file | | I ·Completed Case History Sheet in the file by enteringdetailed steps taken in the application process b.Under “DATABASE”,check off the below task ascompleted and the date it was completed: ·Confirmed that the information on the Firm Informationscreen is complete and accurate ·Completed the Business Profile screen including: ● Personal Net Worth ● Three consecutive years of business income taxes ·Confirmed the Owner Listing screen is complete andaccurate ·Completed License Listing screen (if applicable) ·Confirmed that the Firm Work Location screen is completeand accurate ·Completed the NAICS Code Listing screen ·Completed the Work Code Listing screen ·Completed Truck Listing screen (if applicable) ● Completed the Onsite Listing screen ·Completed Firm Activity Log screen by entering keyapplication processing steps Step 2:Review the tasks listed under "File Finalized/Closed" a.Check off the below tasks as completed and the date it wascompleted: ·Mailed approval or denial letter and ensured a copy is inthe file ·Updated Firm Activity Log with date approval or denialletter mailed ● Certified or denied firm in the database ● Returned file to the file room Step 3:Once the form is completed,the Certification analyst willsign and date the DBE/ACDBE Application ProcessingVerification form which is then filed | Impact | If new DBE/ACDBE applications are not thoroughly reviewed,the
file can be considered out of compliance.If the CUCP database is
not updated,reports will not contai

FAQs

What is the purpose of CUCP-001(A) operational procedure for DBE/ACDBE applications?

It ensures consistency in processing new DBE/ACDBE applications by verifying that required tasks are completed and recorded accurately.

Which tasks must be completed under "FILE" when processing a new DBE/ACDBE application?

Verify email confirmation of receipt, timely additional documents letter within 30 days, presence of all required application documents, completion and signatures for the Personal Net Worth and Eligibility worksheets, on-site confirmation delivery, and a complete Site Visit Questionnaire with attached photos.

What happens after the form is completed by the certification analyst?

The analyst signs and dates the verification form, and the form is filed as part of the certification record.

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