DBE State Supportive Services

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is soliciting proposals under solicitation number 48400-eRFP-002075-2027 for qualified consultants or firms to provide targeted technical assistance, business development support, and capacity-building services. These services are designed to support firms eligible for the State Supported Funding Program (SSFP), specifically Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), Small Businesses, and Veteran-Owned Businesses, as defined by the Georgia Unified Certification Program, the Small Business Administration, and the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. The contract term begins on the date of award and runs through the end of the state's current fiscal year, with the state maintaining four optional one-year renewals at its sole discretion. Proposals must be submitted via the JAGGA portal by November 19, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST. Evaluation is based on supplier experience, mandatory and additional scored questions, and a cost worksheet. Respondents must provide comprehensive certifications regarding their socioeconomic status, tax compliance, and immigration status via the Federal Work Authorization Program. Additionally, firms must disclose any business litigation from the past five years and certify that they are not scrutinized companies under O.C.G.A. Section 50-5-84. Required documentation includes a W-9, tax compliance forms, and immigration affidavits.