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Connect2DOT

Connect2DOT is a statewide program designed to help small businesses in the transportation industry become more competitive and successful in bidding and contracting with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT).

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Consulting

In addition to our regular consulting services, we offer free, confidential, unlimited consulting tailored to firms working on transportation-related projects. To view a compete list of Connect2DOT consulting services, click here.

We have more than 20 experienced consultants with diverse backgrounds and direct business expertise available to help you start and grow your business. Our team includes several professionals that have worked in the transportation and construction industries for more than 15 years. Many have also managed a small business enterprise and have dedicated their careers to helping other small business owners. The team’s knowledge of transportation projects and CDOT, as well as other local transportation agencies, is unmatched in the Denver Metro area.

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Workshops & Events

To receive updates on upcoming workshops and events, please join the Connect2DOT mailing list.

Technical Support Services 

We are equipped with a dedicated kiosk that provides free access to a variety of valuable online resources. Please visit our office if you are interested in searching or viewing:

• Bid Express
• CDOT Project Plans
• CDOT Bid Documents
• Bid Analysis Tools
• Small Business Network
• The Daily Journal

Check back soon to learn more about the new Connect2DOT website!

Apply for a Free Bid Express Account

CDOT is sponsoring a limited number of free online accounts for DBE and/or ESB certified firms that are actively pursuing and bidding on CDOT projects. Bid Express is the online bidding system used by CDOT to simplify bidding and facilitate interaction between primes and subcontractors. A free account gives you unlimited access to project plan sheets and bid documents at a savings of nearly $2,000 per year!

Apply today by following these 3 easy steps:

1. Small Business Network Prepaid Account Request Sign Up
   Click this link to register on the BidX system. Complete the form and select "Colorado Department of Transportation" from the drop down box that says "Select an Agency". Click "Request an Account" to return here and complete the last two steps.
2. CDOT Sponsored Account Application
   Click the link and download the application. Fill it out completely. Make sure to sign it and attach a copy of your DBE certification work codes.
3. Usage Agreement
   Click this link and download the agreement. Fully read it, sign and date it. Mail this with the application (step 2) and DBE certification work codes to the address listed at the bottom of page one of the application.  

About Connect2DOT

The Connect2DOT Program is a partnership between the Colorado SBDC Network and CDOT designed to help small businesses in the transportation industry become more competitive and successful in bidding and contracting. We offer business and technical support tailored to contractors and engineers, online access to bid plans, and various networking events to connect prime contractors and subcontractors. These resources are currently available through the Denver SBDC and will roll out statewide in 2013.

Funding for Connect2DOT training and resources has been provided by the Colorado Department of Transportation.