Be aware of fake MDOT texts demanding toll or traffic ticket payments. MDOT does not operate any toll roads. Contact the Michigan Attorney General for information on how to identify scams and file a complaint.
MDOT's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program is a federally required program designed to ensure that firms owned and controlled by minorities, women, and other socially and economically disadvantaged persons have the opportunity to grow and become self-sufficient through participation in federally funded MDOT contracts.
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2025 Small Business Symposium
Learn. Connect. Grow.
Are you a small business, a certified DBE, prime contractor, association, agency or stakeholder in Michigan’s transportation infrastructure? If so, the 2025 Small Business Symposium is for you!
- Learn how to read plans and proposals
- Get the latest certification and MDOT updates
- Connect with industry vendors
- Discover new opportunities in transportation
Pursuant to the U.S. Department of Transportation Regulation at 49 CFR § 26.45, MDOT is currently working on establishing the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2028 Overall DBE Goal, which was due to the Federal Highway Administration by August 1. MDOT is proposing the adoption of an overall DBE goal of 8.32 percent for FY 2026-2028. The department projects that the recommended overall DBE goal of 8.32 percent for FY 2026-2028 will be met through race-neutral (2.32 percent) and race-conscious (6.00 percent) means. If you have specific comments or questions regarding the new goal or the process, email MDOT-DBEGoal@Michigan.gov.
FY 2026-2028 overall DBE goal
Small Business Program (SBP)
MDOT has developed a race- and gender-neutral Small Business Program (SBP) to ensure that small businesses, including DBE-certified businesses, have opportunities to participate on MDOT projects.
DBE and SBP businesses in the program will be among a limited group of firms eligible to participate in selected federally-assisted contract opportunities set-aside by MDOT.
DBE information
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Most requested
2025 Small Business Loan Program flyer
Preliminary injunction affecting Disadvantaged Business Program
New Good Faith Effort Process Changes
Contractor Good Faith Effort (2653) Instructions
MDOT Digital Signature Program
FY2026-2028 FHWA DBE public notice
Contracting Opportunities for Transit Projects
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Workshops and trainings
Workshops and networking sessions
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Directories
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Letting reports
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FTA - FAA
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Resources and forms
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Presentations and meetings