2025 MDOT Small Business Symposium

The State of Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is proud to host the 2025 Small Business Symposium. Individuals and businesses who work in the Michigan transportation sector are welcome to attend.

Hotel reservations made be made at a special rate of $98.00/night by purchasing a room through the following link:

Sheraton Grand Rapids Airport Small Business Symposium

Hotel reservations must be made by September 28th, 2025 in order to receive the special nightly rate.

If you are interested in purchasing a vendor table or supporting us by sponsoring this event, please contact Nicole Dungey at (517) 241-3617, or [email protected].

Info: An opportunity for business and industry leaders to network over a light dinner.

Info: Symposium welcome, including updates from the Michigan Department of Transportation, and the MDOT Office of Business Development.

Info: *Concurrent Workshops* Proposal Writing for Consultants: Understanding RFPs, Selection, and Prequalification for Consultants: This session will help participants understand where to find MDOT Requests for Proposals (RFP), how to submit a proposal, MDOT's processes for scoring proposals and selection, when prequalification is needed, and where to find related resources.

Info: * Concurrent Workshops* This session will give updates to the Office of Business Development, this session is beneficial to DBE/SBPs and Stakeholders however all is welcome!

Info: *Concurrent Workshops* This workshop will provide information regarding MDOT’s Prevailing Wage, Prompt Pay, Subcontract and LCP Tracker requirements.

Info: *Concurrent Workshop* Come learn about other contracting opportunities outside of the Michigan Department of Transportation. Representatives from agencies in the Grand Rapids and surrounding areas will be present to discuss upcoming business opportunities and how to bid on them.

Info: *Concurrent Workshop* Perfecting Your Elevator Pitch: Elevate your Business introduction to spark conversation for future potential business opportunities.

Info: *Concurrent Workshop* How to Read MDOT Plans, Proposals, and Standard Specifications: This session will provide information on reading MDOT plans, proposals, and standard specifications, the MDOT eProposal site and navigating MDOT’s website for these resources.

Info: *Concurrent Workshop*

Info: *Concurrent Workshops* Certifications (DBE/SBE/MPP): Learn how to become certified as a Michigan Unified Certified Program (MUCP) applicant. This session will help participants understand the criteria to apply for SBE/DBE/MMP, requirements for MDOT’s prequalification, understanding MDOT work categories and where to find related resources- www.michigan.gov/mucp. Learn how certification status as an MBE or WBE firm can grant you Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) status through a one-stop process.

Info: * Concurrent Workshops* This session will give updates to the Office of Business Development, this session is beneficial to DBE/SBPs and Stakeholders however all is welcome!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Sheraton Grand Rapids Airport Hotel, 5700 28th Street Southeast, Grand Rapids, United States