Become a certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) firm and bid on contracting opportunities with the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District (MTD). DBE firms are small businesses with primary minority or woman ownership (50 % +). Contact MTD if you believe your firm may qualify for certified DBE status. MTD will assist you in applying for DBE certification.
MTD contracts for a variety of products and services. MTD anticipates that approximately 22% of our operating expenses will be available for contracting opportunities. We actively seek certified DBE firms to bid on contracts. If you are interested, or if you have further questions, please contact Steve Maas at (805) 963-3364 or smaas@sbmtd.gov.
Click here to review MTD’s FY 2019 – FY 2021 DBE Goal.