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

  1. Complete the SBE application and gather the records in its checklist. [Montana SBE guidance] Download the SBE application.
  2. Send documents to MDT Civil Rights through Montana’s file-transfer service using the instructions on page one. [Montana SBE guidance] Read submission instructions.