The Small Business Enterprise Program, hereinafter referred to as SBE Program, was developed to provide contract opportunities for firms that meet the eligibility criteria, to compete against others that are comparably positioned in their industries and markets. This program gives smaller businesses with annual gross incomes up to $1.5 million, excluding materials, the opportunity to participate in the highway contracting industry.

Type of Work:
Typical work that may be let under the SBE Program include, but are not limited to, grubbing, clearing, and grading; hauling stone and other materials; erosion control; paint striping; drainage (pipe, curb and gutter, catch basin, etc.); signal installation; landscape planting; fencing and guardrail.

Size of Projects:
Up to $500,000

Where:
In virtually any county in North Carolina once the construction season begins.

Who to Contact:
Any Division Office, the Contractual Services Unit, Operations, or online at:
http://www.ncdot.org/business/OCS/contact

View current bids for your area:

Small Business Enterprise Guidelines
Small Business Enterprise Application and Self-Certification Form
3rd Party Complaint Form
Substitute Form W-9

Small Business Enterprise Statute
Civil Rights & Business Development

Directory of Contractors