ARDOT DBE Utilization Plan
The Arkansas DOT (ARDOT) DBE Utilization Plan lists the certified DBE firms a prime commits to using and the dollar value of their work toward the contract goal.
Form at a glance
- Issuing agency
- Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT)
- Form type
- DBE Utilization / Commitment
- Format
- PDF · 1 page
- Applies to
- Arkansas
What is the ARDOT DBE Utilization Plan?
Build your ARDOT DBE Utilization Plan from the certified firms you've committed on the project.
Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT)requires it on federal-aid contracts to confirm the prime contractor made a documented effort to meet the contract’s DBE goal. DBE Source pre-fills it from your project details and your logged DBE outreach, so you spend minutes reviewing instead of hours transcribing.
What this form captures
DBE Source pre-fills these fields from your project and DBE outreach data:
| Contract number |
| Prime contractor / bidder name |
| DBE goal (%) |
| Committed DBE participation (%) |
| Total committed DBE dollars |
| Prime contact person |
| Prime contact title |
| Committed dollar amount |
| Scope of work |
| Pay Item |
How DBE Source completes it
- 1
Search certified DBE, MBE & WBE firms
Find certified firms by trade and location in our directory for Arkansas and add them to your project.
- 2
Log your solicitations & responses
Record who you contacted, when, and how they responded. DBE Source timestamps every step into an audit trail.
- 3
Auto-fill the ARDOT DBE Utilization Plan
DBE Source maps your project and outreach data straight into the PDF. Review and edit any field in the side-by-side editor.
- 4
Generate & file with proof
Download the finished PDF with the outreach audit trail attached — ready to submit to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT).
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Frequently asked questions
Can DBE Source fill out the ARDOT DBE Utilization Plan automatically?
Yes. DBE Source pre-fills the ARDOT DBE Utilization Plan from your project details and your logged DBE outreach, then lets you review and edit every field before generating the final PDF. You can try the live preview on this page free.
What is the ARDOT DBE Utilization Plan used for?
The Arkansas DOT (ARDOT) DBE Utilization Plan lists the certified DBE firms a prime commits to using and the dollar value of their work toward the contract goal. Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) uses it to verify that prime contractors made a genuine, documented effort to include certified disadvantaged businesses on a federal-aid contract.
How does DBE Source document my Good Faith Effort?
Beyond filling the form, DBE Source attaches an outreach audit trail — your search history, the firms you solicited, and their responses — so your Good Faith Effort is backed by timestamped evidence, not just a signature.
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