Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)

The Board of Directors of Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) has adopted a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program to promote the participation of disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE’s) in all areas of MST contracting to the maximum extent practicable. Click here to view the DBE Program and the FFY2024-FFY2026 DBE Overall Goal.

Thank you for your interest in becoming a vendor or supplier to Monterey-Salinas Transit!

We invite fair and open competition in our procurement of products and services, and we encourage and support participation by small and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs).

In an effort to foster small business participation, Monterey-Salinas Transit encourages all small business owners and DBEs to pursue our contracting opportunities. Please see below for information on current opportunities.

Small business and DBE support is available through the following resources:

Cal Coastal Small Business Development Center
106 Lincoln Ave.
Salinas, CA 93901
Phone: 831-424-1099
Email: sbdc@calcoastal.org
Website: https://www.loc8nearme.com/california/salinas/cal-coastal-small-business-development-center/6857401/

California Coastal Rural Development Corporation
221 Main St., Suite 301
Salinas, CA 93901
Phone: 831-424-1099
Toll Free: 855-815-3833

Central Valley SCORE
801 R Street, Suite 201
Fresno, CA 93721
Phone: 559-487-5791
Email: info@centralvalleyscore.org

Monterey Bay Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)
123 Capitol St., Suite B
Salinas, CA 93901
Phone: 831-216-3000

For out-of-area assistance:

Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (APTAC)
Phone: 615-268-6644

Small Business Association
Phone: 800-827-5722
Email: answerdesk@sba.gov

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