Maryland MDOT MBE Certification – Minority Business Enterprise (State Procurement)
Maryland's nationally recognized state MBE certification program; state agencies are required to allocate 29% of contract dollars to certified MBE firms; MDOT is the only agency authorized to certify MBEs in Maryland; certification also covers federal DBE/ACDBE for USDOT-funded contracts; Governor Moore signed executive order requiring enhanced agency MBE reporting; monthly application assistance workshops offered by MDOT; confirmed active with DECADE Act of 2026 bolstering program.
About this program
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Eligibility
Maryland businesses at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged individuals; covers multiple protected groups including African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, Native Americans, and women.
Requirements
- At least 51% owned and controlled by a socially and economically disadvantaged individual
- Business must be physically located in Maryland or demonstrate a nexus to Maryland
- Apply through the MDOT Office of Minority Business Enterprise at mbe.mdot.maryland.gov