MassDOT DBE Certification – Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (Transportation Contracting)
Federal DBE certification for minority-owned and other disadvantaged small businesses competing for transportation contracts in Massachusetts; administered by MassDOT's Unified Certification Program; CRITICAL NOTE: the USDOT Interim Final Rule (October 3, 2025) suspended race/sex-based DBE presumptions and DBE contract goals on USDOT-funded contracts during re-evaluation; the state SDO MBE program is unaffected; businesses should verify current DBE goal status on any specific contract before applying; basic DBE eligibility process remains open.
About this program
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Eligibility
Small businesses at least 51% owned and controlled by a socially and economically disadvantaged individual in Massachusetts; gross annual receipts under $30.72M; personal net worth under $1.32M.
Requirements
- At least 51% owned and controlled by a socially and economically disadvantaged individual
- Gross annual receipts under $30.72 million
- Personal net worth under $1.32 million