Montana Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
MDT’s small-business certification route, with an application and agency interview. [Montana SBE guidance]
Montana Department of Transportation, Civil Rights Office. Montana program. Official program information
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Who qualifies
For-profit operating businesses at least 51% owned and controlled by U.S. citizens or permanent residents meeting the stated economic criteria. [Montana SBE guidance]
- Meet the SBA and DBE/ACDBE size standards referenced in the application and the applicable personal-net-worth cap. [Montana SBE guidance]
- Submit the completed application and supporting checklist documents and participate in an on-site interview. [Montana SBE guidance]
Cost
A certification fee is not stated in the official sources reviewed. Ask the agency before applying. [Montana SBE guidance]
Processing time
A typical processing time is not stated in the official sources reviewed. [Montana SBE guidance]
What it unlocks
- Recognition as an MDT-certified small business and listing in the certified-firm directory. [Montana SBE guidance]
How to apply
- Complete the SBE application and gather the records in its checklist. [Montana SBE guidance] Download the SBE application.
- Send documents to MDT Civil Rights through Montana’s file-transfer service using the instructions on page one. [Montana SBE guidance] Read submission instructions.