Civil Rights : Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)

The MDT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program encourages and supports the participation of companies owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals in transportation contracts. It is a federally funded program administered by MDT. In order to participate in federally funded contracts under the DBE Program, they must first be certified thru the MDT DBE Program. MDT is the only DBE certifying agent in the state of Montana. The MDT DBE Program Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the MDT DBE Program, such as certification, compliance of federal and state laws, DBE Supportive Services, etc.

DBE Application Request

DBE Application Submit it online!
Financial Statement | Instructions

DBE Commercially Useful Function PDF | Word | Additional DBE forms

DBE Bidder Survey

DBE Directory - This application requires access via port 7782. If you have problems accessing the application, please contact your ISP and have them open port 7782.

DBE Regulations - effective February 28, 2011

DBE Locations Map

DBE Program Guide

2011 Needs Assessment

FY2011 Approved DBE Goal

MDT's DBE Program receives a Green Rating on our ARRA National Review Team Report.

For more information, please contact:

, DBE Program Manager
Phone: 800.883.5811 | 406.444.6337
TTY: 800.335.7592 | Fax: 406.444.7685

DBE Supportive Services Program
The DBE Supportive Services Program provides business assistance to contribute to the growth and self-sufficiency of DBE companies in the highway industry. Services include business skill development and training, assistance with bonding/financing, and resources, to provide information and assistance. All highway-related DBE certified companies are eligible for these services.

DBE Quote Request
A quick and easy way to request a quote from a DBE company

DBE Newsletters
A monthly newsletter for DBE companies working in highway industry

DBE Reimbursement Program
Funds to assist DBE businesses


More Helpful Information About the DBE Program and Partnering

Montana UCP Approval Letter

Disparity/Availability Study
Final Report
Report Appendices
Montana UCP Approval Letter

Other State DBE Programs

For more information, please contact:

, DBE Supportive Services
Phone: 800.883.5811 | 406.444.7287
TTY: 800.335.7592 | Fax: 406.444.7243