MDT encourages and supports small business participation in transportation contracts through the DBE/ACDBE/SBE Program. MDT has created several avenues to assist prime contractors in finding and working with small and disadvantaged businesses, including DBE/SBE utilization goals on projects, the Directory, and Quote Request System.

Note: Other entities receiving federal funding, including transit providers, airports, and state and local agencies may have small business goals on projects. They also refer to the MDT Directory and Quote Request System for their projects.

Quote Request

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The DBE/SBE Quote Request is a service MDT provides that enables prime contractors/consultants to directly solicit bids for a specific project from every MDT certified DBE/ACDBE/SBE firm who opts into the Quote Request System. The utilization of this resource by prime contractors, at least seven days before the bid deadline, constitutes a single instance of Good Faith Effort in contacting DBE/ACDBE/SBEs to solicit bids/quotes.

There are two links: Quotes for MDT and Non-MDT Projects. The MDT Project Quote is tied to specific lettings at MDT. When completing a Quote Request you will enter the following:

  • Company Contact
  • Information about the Project (or where to find more information)
  • Due Dates (RFP due date and due date for subcontract proposals)
  • What type of work you are looking to subcontract

The information is emailed to DBE/ACDBE/SBE firms and if interested, the firms will respond directly to your company.

Directory

Search the DBE/SBE Directory

To find all DBE/ACDBE/SBEs certified by Montana, click the Search button, which can be downloaded to Excel. The results can also be narrowed on the website with the following filter options:

  • Certification Type
  • Business Name
  • Owner Name
  • State
  • NAICS Code, or
  • Work Type

Subcontractor Payments

Prime Contractors are required to submit documentation certifying their payments to any subcontractor/subconsultant, on each contract, to the DBE/ACDBE/SBE Program.

Subcontractor Payments
How to Report Payments - User Manual

Complaint Procedures

If you would like to make a complaint against a Certified firm, please submit this form:

Complaint Form