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Key sourced facts used: - WBEC-West is the confirmed WBENC regional partner for Wyoming (covers AZ, CO, HI, NV, Southern CA, UT, WY, Guam) - Fee tiers $350–$1,250/year based on annual gross revenue (WBEC-West published schedule) - 90-day official window from complete application; site visit required at initial application and every 3 years, no charge to applicant - WYDOT DBE 5.3% FTA participation goal, October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027 - USDOT interim final rule effective October 3, 2025 eliminating automatic group presumptions for DBE certification (noted in the DBE section with a caution to contact WYDOT directly) - Wyoming has no formal state WBE set-aside program with mandated percentage goals - WBENC is accepted by the SBA as third-party WOSB verification, allowing free SAM.gov WOSB registration after certificate is issued
