Business opportunities for small businesses at Miami-Dade County

Businesses located in Miami-Dade County can apply for the free race and gender-neutral Small Business Enterprise (SBE) certification online via the Business Management Workforce System.

Once certified, an SBE business will receive one-on-one technical assistance and guidance on bid opportunities with the County. Contracts are carved out specifically for SBE-certified firms with Miami-Dade County.

  • SBE certification is as simple as having a physical location in Miami and being in business for one year with a Miami-Dade County local business tax receipt
  • Your business gross receipts must not exceed a 3-year average per program along with other criteria
  • Industries that can certify include: Architectural and Engineering Services, Construction Contractors and Goods and Services

From November 2018 to June 2021, SBE firms were awarded an average of $248,318 in contracts and 2,428 contracts were awarded to SBE firms.

Become a certified SBE Firm.

Apply Now

Originally published at https://www.miamidade.gov/global/news-item.page?Mduid_news=news1629231757761596

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