MDOT MBE/DBE Certification: (08-367)

TISTA is certified as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) with The Maryland Department of Transportation, Office of Minority Business Enterprise. The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) administers both the State of Maryland MBE participation goal, as well as the DBE participation goal for contracts that receive assistance from the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT).

Effective July 1, 2001, Maryland's MBE Participation goal is 25%, with sub-goals of 10% for Women owned firms and 7% for African American owned firms. The DBE goal for USDOT assisted contracts is established on an annual basis. Goals for USDOT assisted contracts are implemented at the Maryland Transit Administration, the State Highway Administration and the Maryland Aviation Administration.  For federal fiscal year 2008, the DBE goals are as follows: Maryland Transit Administration - 27.1%; State Highway Administration - 25.3%; and Maryland Aviation Administration - 26.1%.

To ensure that only bona fide MBEs/DBEs participate in the Programs, Maryland has a comprehensive certification program. Only those businesses determined to be owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals are certified. A firm designated as an MBE and/or DBE will have its name appear in the MBE Internet Directory, a reference document made available to all State departments/agencies, the contracting community and the general public.

Please contact us for more information about doing business with TISTA through the Maryland Department of Transportation MBE Program.