About the Program
NJDOT's FREE Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) programs are designed to help businesses strengthen their operations, navigate procurement, and compete successfully. Whether you need immediate guidance or a long-term growth strategy, we have the right support for you.
The DBE Supportive Services Program (SSP) offers flexible, on-demand assistance to DBEs at any stage of business. Through expert-led workshops and brief 1 on 1 training sessions, the SSP helps businesses tackle immediate challenges while staying compliant with industry standards.
For DBEs focused on long-term expansion, the DBE Business Development Program (BDP) delivers a structured and tailored pathway to growth. Designed for businesses with high potential, the BDP provides strategic planning, personalized coaching, business assessments, and customized road maps to scale operations. This program equips DBEs with the tools to strategically secure larger contracts and advance within their industries.
Wherever you are on your business journey, our programs are here to support your progress and open new opportunities for your business to succeed!
Purpose
Provides technical assistance, training, and resources to help DBEs navigate procurement and improve operations
A structured long-term program designed to help DBEs grow and become competitive in their industry.
Duration
Short-term, on-demand support for DBEs.
Annual development plan with milestones.
Eligibility
Open to all DBEs needing assistance, regardless of business maturity.
Typically for DBEs that show growth potential and commitment to expansion.
Focus
Immediate problem solving and compliance assistance.
Long-term business growth and capacity building.
Outcome Goal
Helps DBEs improve their capabilities, understand procurement, and access resources.
Develop DBEs to graduate from the program and compete for larger contracts.
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What can you expect from the program?
Eligibility
Certified DBEs providing heavy and highway construction and engineering and support services are eligible to apply. Please refer to the NAICS codes below:
- Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction 237110 and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction 237110
- Oil and Gas Oil and Gas pipeline and related Structures Construction 237120 pipeline and related Structures Construction 237120
- Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction 237130
- Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction 237310
- Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction 237990
- Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors 238110
- Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors 238120
- Masonry Contractors 238140
- Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors 238190
- Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors 238210
- Other Building Equipment Contractors 238290
- Painting and Wall Covering Contractors 238320
- Other Building Finishing Contractors 238390
- Site Preparation Contractors 238910
- All Other Specialty Trade Contractors 238990
- Cement Manufacturing 327310
- Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing 327320
- Concrete Pipe Manufacturing 327332
- Cut Stone and Stone Product Manufacturing 327991
- Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing 332312
- Sign Manufacturing 339950
- Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers 423320
- Electrical Apparatus & Equipment & Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers 423610
- Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers 423510
- Hardware Merchant Wholesalers 423710
- Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers 423990
- General Freight Trucking, Local 484110
- General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload 484121
- Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local 484220
- Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance 484230
- Snow clearing, highways and bridges, road transportation 488490
- Title Abstract and Settlement Offices 541191
- Architectural Services 541310
- Landscape Architectural Services 541320
- Engineering Services 541330
- Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services 541360
- Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services 541370
- Testing Laboratories 541380
- Transportation management consulting services 541614
- Environmental Consulting Services 541620
- Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services 541690
- Landscaping Services 561730
- Other Waste Collection 562119
- Remediation Services 562910
