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CTDOT DBE Utilization Plan

The Connecticut DOT (CTDOT) DBE Utilization Plan identifies committed DBE subcontractors and the dollar amount of work toward the project's DBE goal.

Form at a glance

Issuing agency
Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT)
Form type
DBE Utilization / Commitment
Format
PDF · 5 pages
Applies to
Connecticut

What is the CTDOT DBE Utilization Plan?

Produce your CTDOT DBE Utilization Plan from the firms committed on your bid.

Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT)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
Total bid amount
DBE goal (%)
Committed DBE participation (%)
Total committed DBE dollars
Prime contact person
Committed dollar amount
Scope of work
Pay Item

How DBE Source completes it

  1. 1

    Search certified DBE, MBE & WBE firms

    Find certified firms by trade and location in our directory for Connecticut and add them to your project.

  2. 2

    Log your solicitations & responses

    Record who you contacted, when, and how they responded. DBE Source timestamps every step into an audit trail.

  3. 3

    Auto-fill the CTDOT 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. 4

    Generate & file with proof

    Download the finished PDF with the outreach audit trail attached — ready to submit to Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT).

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Frequently asked questions

Can DBE Source fill out the CTDOT DBE Utilization Plan automatically?

Yes. DBE Source pre-fills the CTDOT 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 CTDOT DBE Utilization Plan used for?

The Connecticut DOT (CTDOT) DBE Utilization Plan identifies committed DBE subcontractors and the dollar amount of work toward the project's DBE goal. Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) 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.

File the CTDOT DBE Utilization Plan in minutes

Search certified DBEs, document your outreach, and export the finished form with a built-in audit trail — all in one place.

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