Mentor-Protégé Program

ODOT Office of Engagement and Civil Rights (OECR) is a partner in the Port of Portland Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP). The MPP helps firms gain new skills to perform larger and more complex ODOT contracts. By participating in the MPP, firms can learn needed skills to grow, expand and pursue contracts more frequently and of larger size.

Mentor-Protégé Qualifications

Selection for the Port of Portland Mentor-Protégé Program is conducted through an application process. To apply for the program, businesses must meet the following criteria:

• Must be COBID certified.
• Must be in continuous operation for at least 3 years.
• Must be current on all taxes.
• Must be current on all licenses (if applicable).
• Must not be ineligible or debarred from public works by BOLI.
  
• Must not be under litigtation.
  
• Must be willing to attend one class a month and one mentoring meeting a month.

Interested parties can get complete information at the Port of Portland's MPP website.

Note: Completing the application does not guarantee acceptance into the program.

ODOT OECR is proud to recognize graduates from the most recent MPP cohort.