1. (1) A Business may qualify to participate in the SBDP through proof of valid SBA registration, Certification from COBID, or Self-Qualification.

2. (2) Qualification through valid SBA registration or Certification. A Business may qualify for participation in the SBDP if the Business meets any of the following criteria:

   1. (a) Has registered with the SBA, or a successor agency, as a small disadvantaged business;
   2. (b) Is certified as an emerging small business under ORS 200.055;
   3. (c) Has registered with the SBA, or a successor agency, and is eligible to participate in any SBA small business contracting assistance program; or
   4. (d) Has been certified by COBID as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), a Woman Business Enterprise (WBE), a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), a Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE), or an Emerging Small Business (ESB).

3. (3) Self-Qualification. An Applicant may self-qualify their Business for participation in the SBDP if it meets all the following criteria:

   1. (a) The Business is for-profit;
   2. (b) The Business is in the construction industry;
   3. (c) The Business is independently owned and operated;
   4. (d) The Business is not a subsidiary of another business;
   5. (e) The Business is registered with the Secretary of State;
   6. (f) The Business has employed an average of fewer than 500 employees annually, over the past 2 calendar years;
   7. (g) The gross receipts of the Business do not exceed an average of $45 million annually, over the past 2 calendar years; and
   8. (h) Following completion of the online SBDP application, the Applicant attests that all information provided about the Business is true, accurate, and willingly provided.
4. (4) The Department retains the right to require proof of meeting qualifying criteria at any time.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 184.619

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 184.906

History

DOT 7-2024, adopt filed 12/04/2024, effective 12/04/2024