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.

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (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.

http://www.mdt.mt.gov/business/contracting/civil/dbe.shtml

Contractors Information Bureau, Inc. will provide a listing of these DBE/WBE program firms in an effort to increase their industry exposure and provide the Construction industry with the necessary information on what services they really have to offer.

Here is an Example Of What A DBE/WBE Firms CIB Profile with links can look like:

 http://www.cibmontana.com/profile/professional.cfm

Sincerely,

Rasta K. Douglas W. (Ras Douglas)  rasdouglas@cibmontana.com  CIB Montana -Agent 2008