STAR Program
Your Compass for Navigating Business Success
NMDOT STAR provides support & resources for DBEs and small businesses to overcome obstacles and achieve success working with NMDOT.
Events
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Knowledge Drops
Insights on business & government work.
Program Purpose
NMDOT established the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Supportive Services (DBESS) Program, NMDOT STAR, to provide training, assistance, and services to DBE firms certified in the NMDOT DBE program.
The program seeks to facilitate the development of these businesses into viable self-sufficient organizations capable of competing for, and performing on federally-assisted highway projects. We provide assistance in the acquisition of skills and the identification of resources so that the firms can ultimately compete on an equal basis for contracts and subcontracts without need for assistance of the DBE program.
Mission
Provide educational resources and networking opportunities for DBEs, small businesses, contractors, consultants, and community partners to build New Mexico small businesses serving the transportation infrastructure industry, while promoting economic development and preserving the environment of New Mexico.
Vision
Set the standard for an innovative, collaborative and results driven DBE Supportive Services Program.
New DBE Interim Final Rule - What it means for you
Revised "Buy American" Program
Small Business Procurement Opportunities in the Revised “Buy American” Program
Employee vs Independent Contractor
Navigating Employee vs. Independent Contractor Classifiation for Small Businesses
Need assistance?
Contact our DBE Liaison for more information.