Dept of General Services, Real Estate (RSTARS - H05)

Maryland has statutory set-aside goals for diversity programs that apply to state contracts:

• MBE (Minority Business Enterprise): 29% statewide goal
• VSBE (Veteran-Owned Small Business): participation goals vary by solicitation
• SBR (Small Business Reserve): designated small-business-only procurements

Certify via the MDOT MBE directory before bidding.