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The office offers three types of certifications, listed below. Applicants are encouraged to apply for all certifications for which they may qualify.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) - Federal
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise certification is for firms seeking contracting opportunities with recipients of federal transportation-related monies.
Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) - State/local
Minority Business Enterprise or Women Business Enterprise certification is for firms seeking contracting opportunities with state, county, city, and other public jurisdictions.
Emerging Small Business (ESB) - State/local
Emerging Small Business certification is for small businesses seeking contracting opportunities on projects specifically designated for ESB participation. The ESB program is a race-and-gender-neutral program. This program has two tiers:
Tier 1 program participation is restricted to Oregon-based firms with 19 or fewer employees whose average annual gross receipts over the last three years have not exceeded $1,550,393 for construction firms and $632,157 for non-construction-related firms. An ESB must be a properly licensed, legally registered, and independently-owned Oregon firm.
Tier 2 program participation is restricted to Oregon-based firms with 29 or fewer employees whose average annual gross receipts over the last three years have not exceeded $3,160,787 for construction firms and $1,053,596 for non-construction-related firms. An ESB must be a properly licensed, legally registered, and independently-owned Oregon firm.
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