Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida
Latest Update: May 21, 1990
The issue in this case is whether the Petitioner, Transport Analysis Professionals, Inc. (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "TAP"), is eligible for certification as a Minority Business Enterprise. TAP contends that its application for such certification should be granted, asserting that it is in compliance with all lawful requirements for such certification. The Department of Transportation contends that the application should be denied on the grounds that the women owners of TAP do not exercise actual control of the affairs of the company.Application for certification as Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) should be denied for failure to satisfy requirements of applicable agency rules.