Obtain a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Certification

A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certification may provide an advantage for the New Jersey Department of Transportation's (NJDOT) contracts.

Learn more about government contracts.

Eligibility Criteria

A DBE must meet all of the following:

1. Small business according to the Small Business Administration (SBA) size standards
2. 51% owned, and controlled by 1 or more

   socially and economically disadvantaged individuals

3. Authorized to do business in New Jersey and have all relevant business registrations and/or licenses
4. Meet the DBE statutory cap (Business size standard/Gross receipts cap) currently at $28.48 million

Application Needs

• Preferences are given to those whose principal place of business is in New Jersey but will accept applications from out-of-state firms who are DBE certified in their home state
• Requires submission of documents to support personal net worth (PNW) and DBE statutory cap
• Applicant must participate in the on-site interview proceedings