MassDOT DBE Certification – Disability Track (Transportation Contracting)
Federal DBE certification for disability-owned and other socially disadvantaged small businesses competing for transportation contracts in Massachusetts; persons with disabilities are presumed socially disadvantaged under federal DBE regulations; CRITICAL NOTE: the USDOT Interim Final Rule (October 3, 2025) suspended DBE contract goals on USDOT-funded contracts and removed presumptions of disadvantage during re-evaluation; state SDO DOBE program is unaffected; verify current DBE status with MassDOT before pursuing transportation contracts.
About this program
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Eligibility
Small businesses at least 51% owned by a person with a disability or another socially disadvantaged individual in Massachusetts; gross annual receipts under $30.72M; personal net worth under $1.32M.
Requirements
- At least 51% owned by a person with a disability or another socially disadvantaged individual
- Gross annual receipts under $30.72 million; personal net worth under $1.32 million
- CRITICAL: DBE contract goals suspended during federal re-evaluation (October 2025 USDOT IFR); state SDO DOBE unaffected