Which project type does not require DBE goals as part of AIP funding?

The project type that does not require Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goals as part of Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding is snow removal equipment. This is primarily because snow removal equipment projects are typically funded under regulations that do not mandate DBE participation, unlike other categories such as passenger terminal expansions, which are often subject to specific federal requirements aimed at promoting equitable opportunities for disadvantaged businesses. These federal mandates are in place to ensure that minority- and women-owned businesses are given equitable access to opportunities in federally funded projects, especially in larger construction and infrastructure developments. However, projects focused on the procurement of equipment, like snow removal, do not generally involve the same level of construction and, therefore, do not fall under the same requirements for DBE participation.