Doing Business with Oregon Department of Transportation
There are many programs that help Oregon's small businesses contract on all types of ODOT projects. These programs guide small businesses and help increase their businesses' size in order for them to compete for ODOT contracts. Helping small businesses will make Oregon's economy and communities stronger. The following information will help begin the process of doing business with ODOT.
Opportunities for Small Businesses
Businesses that become certified have access to many supportive services from ODOT and elsewhere. These services range from professional training, tutoring or consulting and are designed to improve a firm's ability to successfully complete ODOT contracts and projects.
Small Business Development Program
The Small Business Development Program is a new program. Its purpose is to identify transportation construction projects that are suitable for qualified small businesses to undertake as prime contractors, and to provide support and resources for successful delivery. Through this program, we will increase the ability, capacity, experience, and number of construction contractors doing business with ODOT. Learn more about how the program is coming together and how you can participate.
Additional Programs
Oregon Small Business Development Network
Technical Assistance - Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs
Turner School of Construction Management
Small Business Navigators
Our small business navigators work with community partners and networks to connect people to resources, trainings and information needed to have successful business opportunities with ODOT. Reach out to our team with questions, comments and concerns.
Networking Opportunities
It is important for small businesses to engage in networking to grow their business opportunities. ODOT has partnered with trade organizations, chambers and business associations which small businesses can use as resources for workshops, technical assistance and for loans.
The following information contains some of the many resources that ODOT provides to small businesses.