Melissa Johnson Associates is certified as a WBE, DBE and SBE with various agencies and authorities throughout the Northeast and with the federal government. In 2026, MJA was recertified as a DBE under USDOT's new eligibility standards.
We work hand-in-hand with trusted Minority-Owned Business Enterprise firms, so when a project's goals call for MBE participation, we can bring the right partner to the table. Ask us about our extended team.
| Agency | Certification Type | Certification No. |
|---|---|---|
| NYC Small Business Services | WBE | NY-12345 |
| NYS Empire State Development | WBE / MBE Program | ESD-45678 |
| NYSDOT | DBE | R-2291 |
| NYC School Construction Authority | WBE | SCA-3320 |
| Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) | DBE | MTA-DBE-8841 |
| Dormitory Authority (DASNY) | WBE / SBE | DASNY-1177 |
| Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority | DBE | NFTA-0592 |
| Westchester County | WBE | WC-2043 |
| Nassau County | WBE | NC-1188 |
| Agency | Certification Type | Certification No. |
|---|---|---|
| State of New Jersey | SBE / WBE / SEDB | NJ-58822 |
| Port Authority of NY & NJ | WBE / DBE | PA-DBE-3390 |
| Agency | Certification Type | Certification No. |
|---|---|---|
| PennDOT | DBE | PA-UCP-7741 |
| PA Dept. of General Services | SBE / WBE | DGS-2205 |
| City of Philadelphia | WBE | PHL-9014 |
| Agency | Certification Type | Certification No. |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut DOT | DBE | CT-DBE-4417 |
| Agency | Certification Type | Certification No. |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island Dept. of Administration | DBE | RI-DBE-2260 |
| Agency | Certification Type | Certification No. |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Small Business Administration | WBE / SDB / EDWOSB / WOSB | SBA-EDWOSB-6653 |
Melissa Johnson Associates is a proud graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program.