WSDOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Support Services (DBESS)

Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Support Services, or DBESS, is a federally-funded program designed to help those DBEs wishing to work on WSDOT highway projects.  The comprehensive offerings of support services are available only to DBEs who are certified in the highway construction industry including construction companies, consultants, and regular dealers.

Read the program flyer for more information. You can also email [email protected] or call toll free (888) 259-9143.

The DBE Support Services Program administrator for 2020-2023 is the Washington MBDA Business Center.

The DBESS program is now accepting new applications.  To apply, click HERE to fill out a contact inquiry form.

To get started, please use the link to first complete the contact inquiry form, it is part of the application process.  Once the completed form is received,  we will be contacting you to provide additional instructions to complete the program application.    For any questions or if you need additional assistance, please email us at [email protected].