Become A Certified DBE
To become a certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) you must first apply and be accepted into the program. Applicants are encouraged to apply if they meet all of the following criteria:
- Your firm is at least 51% owned by a socially and economically disadvantaged individual(s) who also controls the firm.
- The disadvantaged owner is a U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted permanent resident of the U.S.
- Your firm is a small business that meets the Small Business Administration’s (SBA’s) size standard and does not exceed $30.72 million in gross annual receipts. (Average over 3 previous fiscal years)
- Your firm is a small ACDBE business that meets the Small Business Administration’s (SBA’s) size standard and does not exceed $56.42 million in gross annual receipts (Average over 5 previous fiscal years)
- Your firm is organized as a for-profit business.
- Your firm must be able to provide a service or product to participate in DOT-assisted projects.
- Your personal net worth cannot exceed $1.32 million.
For more information on how to become a certified Maine DBE, visit the MaineDOT DBE Application website.
