Office of Civil Rights News
Starting Aug. 1, 2024, certified Targeted Group Businesses and Veteran-owned Small Businesses may receive a preference of up to 12% of the amount of a bid when bidding as a prime contractor on MnDOT construction contracts. The preference amount is not to exceed $240,000.
This increase applies to construction contracts only as a result of the 2024 legislative session. This preference increase helps certified small businesses owned by veterans, women, and minorities when competing for state-funded construction contracts. It also aligns with the Department of Administration small business preference cap.
The 12% Targeted Group Business and Veteran-owned Business preference is already available for state-funded professional and technical contracts - this increase went into effect as a result of the 2023 legislative session.
All certified businesses must submit a Preference Request Form prior to the close of the letting to receive the preference on their bid.
MnDOT applies the preference when evaluating proposals to determine the low bidder. The contract value is in the full bid amount.
Updates to the special provisions for Targeted Group and Veteran-owned Businesses reflect these changes: See table of changes to TGB/Vet special provisions including permission guidelines, final clearance process, timelines, formatting, and other requirements.
More information
For more information please visit www.mndot.gov/civilrights/small-business-program-information.html
For questions specifically about professional and technical contracts, please email procurement.equity@state.mn.us
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