About NorthWest Small Business Transportation Resource Center
The Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) established the Small Business Transportation Resource Centers (SBTRCs) through a network of grantees across the country. The SBTRCs work closely with the transportation contracting community and other technical assistance providers to serve small, disadvantaged transportation businesses.
SBTRCs administer the USDOT Bonding Education Program (BEP), assist with identifying access to capital, and implement USDOT’s Women and Girls in Transportation program (WITI). Utilizing partnerships and industry expertise, SBTRCs provide business counseling that includes market research, training, certification, and procurement technical assistance. All services are provided free of charge.
SBTRC Services and Programs
SBTRCs provide an array of technical assistance to build the capacity of Small and Disadvantaged Businesses, making the businesses more competitive when bidding on DOT procurement opportunities and federally funded contracts. Services include the following:
- Business Analyses
- Market Research and Procurement Assistance
- General Management & Technical Assistance
- Business Counseling & Coaching
- Regional Planning Committees
- Liaison between Prime Contractors and Sub-Contractors
- Outreach/Conference Participation
- Capital Access and Surety Bond Assistance
- Women & Girls In Transportation Initiative (WITI)
Eligible Small Businesses
- Small business concerns (SB)
- Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB) - 8(a) Business Development program included
- Women Owned Small Business (WOSB)
- Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HubZone)
- Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB)
- Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE)
