Here are today’s new / updated developments impacting North Dakota businesses — grouped by sector and selected for relevance in the next 30‑45 days.
🏗️ Cross‑Sector / Infrastructure
North Dakota Department of Transportation — DBE Registration Requirement Changed
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What happened: The NDDOT issued a new notice that Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) subcontractors on state highway projects must register as subcontractors (if not already) by December 31, 2025; registration expires and must be renewed from Jan 1, 2026 onward. NDDOT
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Why it matters: Firms that are DBE‑certified but have not formally registered as subcontractors risk losing eligibility for upcoming contracts, which may reduce bidding options or delay payments.
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Who is affected: Small construction firms, minority‑/woman‑owned subcontractors working on state road/highway projects, prime contractors relying on DBE subcontractors.
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Deadline: December 31, 2025 (initial registration) and renewal on/after Jan 1, 2026.
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Source: NDDOT DBE Newsletter, Oct 15 2025. NDDOT
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