 May 2025 | 38th Edition
Equity Line brings you the newest content relevant to your business. Whether you work in transportation-related fields, construction, or just drive Oregon’s roads and have an interest in what ODOT is doing for the Oregon economy, Equity Line is a newsletter you will want to read.
 Apply Now! Small Business Development Program Launched
Interested in bidding on federal & state-funded prime contracts with ODOT? Our Small Business Development Program (SBDP) is now accepting applications. This race- and gender-neutral program offers prime contracting opportunities on projects suited for prequalified firms. Starting this year, we'll award up to $25M annually, with prime contract sizes up to $2.5M.
- Free application
- No certification needed
- Self-qualify (under $45M annual gross receipts)
- Multiple paths to qualification
Explore this exciting opportunity to work with ODOT and join our pool of qualified contractors. Visit the Small Business Development Program webpage to check eligibility and apply today!
ODOT’s 2025 Availability Study Town Halls beginning soon!
ODOT has contracted Keen Independent Research to assist with the 2025 Availability Study Update in identifying minority- and women-owned businesses that are available to perform ODOT and local government contracts and subcontracts.
Watch for information on these virtual town halls to learn more about this ongoing work to increase public contracting opportunities for Oregon’s small businesses.
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Upcoming Town Halls
Monday, June 23, 12pm
Thursday, June 26, 4pm
Did you Miss the May 1, 2025, "Doing Business with ODOT" workshop?
Reach out to our Small Business Programs Navigators to learn more about partnering with ODOT!
- Upcoming Projects with Small and Disadvantaged
Business Enterprise Programs
- Emerging Small Business program (ESB)
- Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program (DBE)
- Small Business Development program (SBDP)
- Pre-qualification as a Prime Contractor with ODOT
- Meet the Primes
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ODOT is Bringing Change to the Rose Quarter!
The I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project has secured sufficient funding to begin construction this summer!
Look for an updated website later this spring that will bring you the most recent construction and project updates. In the meantime, sign up for construction updates to learn the latest about what is happening in the Rose Quarter.
 "I love helping customers—finding solutions to their challenges. And I love the hunt for more work," says Craig Tibbs, CEO of HTT Communications, sharing his favorite aspects of his business. HTT specializes in designing, implementing, testing, and maintaining reliable, scalable, and secure network cabling and low-voltage premise cabling systems.
Tibbs founded HTT Communication in 2020, building on 16 years of experience gained at a large corporation in Albany. There, he managed networking infrastructure, handling everything from structure cabling and CAT 6 to end-user connections, security cameras, wireless systems, and phone systems. This comprehensive background provided him with a strong foundation in designing, implementing, and maintaining all facets of complex networks.
Becoming a certified Emerging Small Business (ESB) was a significant step for HTT, paving the way for collaboration with ODOT. The company has since successfully provided security systems for five ODOT sites in Region 1, including security access control systems, cameras, motion detectors, and alert systems.
For other businesses looking to work with ODOT, Tibbs offers practical advice: be precise about the NAICS codes that apply to your business. This ensures you receive relevant job notifications through Oregon Buys and don't miss potential opportunities. A helpful tip for sure!
ODOT’s Small Business Navigators:
Making Connections in 2025!
ODOT OECR Small Business Programs Navigators, Joe Hanseling and Omar Alvarado, have been actively attending events this spring. Hosted by OAME, NAMC, PDBG, Latino Business Alliance, and North Marion Business Alliance.
So far in 2025, navigators have attended 19 events in person and continue to share opportunities and provided training on how to contract with ODOT!
Connect with our small business navigators by email at ocrprograms@odot.oregon.gov.
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Looking for Certified Firms for a Construction or Business Project?
Search for Disadvantage Business Enterprises, Emerging Small Businesses, Minority- and Women- or Veteran-owned Enterprises in Oregon's Certified Vendor Directory.
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