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MBE, WBE & MWBE CERTIFICATIONS

For minority- and woman-owned businesses

MBE, WBE & MWBE Certifications Done Quick

If you’re a small, minority or woman owned business that has been trying to obtain more government contracts for your company, the MWBE certification program could be the missing piece you’ve been looking for. The MWBE certification is the single most widely used and accepted certification for contracting and subcontracting at a state & local level.

WHO BUYS FROM IT

Every state agency can purchase from MWBE vendor, and almost all have mandatory spending goals for MWBE purchasing.

Beyond state agencies, most counties and cities are also authorized to utilize state certifications to meet their spending goals, and some are required to.

Spending goals can differ by state, though most state agencies generally spend close to 20% of their annual contract budget with MBE & WBE vendors.

WHO SHOULD GET ONE

Any established woman-owned or minority-owned business that is selling goods or services that could have potential for success in the government market should pursue their state’s MBE, WBE or MWBE certification.

ELIGIBLITY & QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Be an existent for-profit business in the United States
  2. Business must be at least 51% owned and controlled by women or minorities (e.g., Black, Hispanic, Asian-American or Native American)
  3. Qualifying owner(s) must be a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident.
  4. Qualifying owner(s) must have day-to-day control of the business and operations
  5. Business must be classified as a small business as determined by SBA NAICS size standards (unless otherwise stated by state-specific guidelines)
  6. ** govCerts recommends your business have at least $20,000 in revenue before pursuing the MBE or WBE, though not a requirement.

BENEFITS

  • State agencies typically spend around 20% of their annual contract budget with certified firms.
  • Business entered into state certification system, searched through regularly by prime contractors and state agency buyers.
  • MWBE firms receive exclusive opportunities from state agencies.
  • Ability to quote and receive contracts strictly set-aside for MWBE participation.
  • Endless resources free from issuing state.
  • MBE or WBE certified businesses receive access to direct contract opportunities only to be competed on by MWBE vendors. 
  • When you are bidding or quoting open competition jobs, MWBE vendors are typically given preference by purchasers.

SUBCONTRACING

Possibly the best benefit of all to small businesses, all states that offer MBE or WBE certifications will have subcontracting goals for primes to meet. When prime contractors receive larger projects that often cannot be competed on by smaller businesses, the prime will have a mandatory MWBE subcontracting goal, generally between 5-15% of the project. This can often mean companies reaching out to you, asking you if you would be willing to participate on a government project to help them meet their sub goals.

WHY CHOOSE GOV-CERTS FOR YOUR MBE OR WBE CERTIFICATION

Our firm is dedicated to one thing, and one thing only – State and local government certifications. We have the most knowledge on the MWBE program and the fastest turnaround time in the industry.

STOP WAITING

If you want more government contracts and qualify for an MBE or WBE certification, this is the easiest and most direct way for your business to grow in the B2G space.

Reach out to us to schedule your eligibility call and get pricing information to see how your business can benefit from a state certification

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