All MBE, FBE, DBE and Section 3 are encouraged to be certified through one of the following entities:
For self-certification:
• Agency of Natural Resources (State of Vermont) -
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program
Contact: Donald Robisky - 802-241-3734
• Department of Buildings & General Services (State of Vermont)
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program
Contact: Bob Rea - 802-828-5651
VT Dept of Buildings & General Services
Purchasing & Contract Administration
1078 US Route 2
Middlesex, VT 05633
802-828-2211
• The Vermont Business Registry
Contact: Robin Miller - 802-828-5240
• Central Contractor Registration (Department of Defense CCR)
Contact: Brenda Plastridge - 802-828-4422 ext. 206
For agency certification:
• Agency of Transportation (State of Vermont)
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program
Contact: Sonya Boisvert - 802-828-2715
• The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
• The National Women’s Business Owners Corporation (NWBOC)
• The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)
Other Certification Programs
• 8(a) Business Development Program (US Small Business Administration)
• Small Disadvantaged Business (US Small Business Administration SDB)
• The HUBZone Empowerment Contracting Program (US Small Business Administration)
All bidders must comply with the requirements of RHA’s MBE Program to be considered responsive. For more information on RHA’s MBE/FBE/DBE Program, e-mail the RHA or call 802-775-2926.