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MBE / WBE State Application
There are some states that have their own individual Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) program in conjunction with a DOT run Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) program. In many cases these firms receive preferential treatment on some state bids for procurement. Also in many of the primary contracts there is often a requirement that some percentage of the work be performed by either a state designated MBE or WBE.
The following are the requirements for being either WBE or MBE certified. |
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criteria that are key elements for becoming DBE certified.
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MBE |
WBE |
| Ownership & Control |
At least 51% of the enterprise must be owned and controlled by a designated minority. |
At least 51% of the enterprise must be owned and controlled by a woman. |
| Qualifying Owner’s Personal Net Worth Limit: |
Net worth requirements vary depending upon each state. |
Net worth requirements vary depending upon each state. |
| Size Standards |
Vary State by State (see below) |
Vary State by State (see below) |
| Type of Business |
Any for-profit business that is independent working as either a primary or sub contractor. |
Any for-profit business that is independent working as either a primary or sub contractor. |
| Type of Contract |
Per contract basis, varying degree of advantage given |
Per contract basis, varying degree of advantage given |
| Who can apply |
Black Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Asian-Pacific Islander Americans, and Subcontinent Asian Americans. |
Woman |
| On-site Inspection |
Required for most in-state located firms |
Required for most in-state located firms |
| Years in business required to apply |
Many states the business must only be active, other states have one and two year requirements. |
Many states the business must only be active, other states have one and two year requirements. |
| Franchise Eligibility |
Franchises are ineligible for this program |
Franchises are ineligible for this program |
Package Details
Our MBE / WBE Certification Package includes the following:
- Initial interview to insure your MBE or WBE application will be successful. We ask over fifty questions to make sure your application will be a success before we begin.
- A document checklist is created and sent to the client. This will be a list of all the enclosures needed to complete the MBE application.
- An analyst will work on your MBE or WBE package immediately upon submission to our firm.
- We review all documentation submitted for potential problems. The state governments place a high level of scrutiny on MBE and WBE application and therefore review all documents thoroughly.
- We will communicate with you (by e-mail and phone) all the way through the MBE and WBE application process insuring we are staying on the critical path for application completion.
- An analyst will interview you and prepare the economically and socially disadvantaged narrative(s) that are a critical piece of your MBE or WBE application.
- We will do the entire application, double-checking everything to be sure it meets all State guidelines and we will assemble the entire package (usually 3-4 inches thick) in a binder with a table of contents.
- Finally, we will tab all the places in the MBE or WBE where your signature is needed and will send the completed package so you can sign and forward it to the State review board.
- When we send it, your MBE or WBE application is ready for the State to review.
With an 8a application : $650.00
WBE or MBE without 8a application : $3500.00
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