Emerging Small Business Program
Building competitive capacity in Colorado's transportation small business community
Emerging Small Business is CDOT's race- and gender-neutral certification for small businesses seeking to prime contract or consult directly with CDOT. There are a variety of benefits to being certified as an ESB, and we ask that applicants review an orientation to the Program before applying for certification.
Watch the ESB Orientation Online
Program Benefits & Opportunities
Mentor-Protégé: An industry collaboration designed to support ESBs actively working in the transportation industry
Bonding Assistance: CDOT will offset up to 50% or $1.5M in bonding capacity for prime ESBs
Restricted Contracts: CDOT periodically sets aside design and construction contracts for bidding or proposing only by ESBs
Professional Services Scoring Incentives: ESB firms receive additional incentive points on professional services proposals
Program Eligibility & Application
Learn more about who is eligible for this program and how to apply
Need help or have feedback? Contact Connect2DOT for help or join us at an upcoming Small Business Collaborative Forum
Review Emerging Small Business Program Guidance and Documentation