What are the advantages of becoming certified as an MBE?
A. Certification as a MBE provides greater exposure for work opportunities on State projects. The names of all certified MBEs appear in the MBE Directory, a reference manual which is widely disseminated to each MDOT administration, other state departments, local governments, contractors and to the public. Contractors use the MBE Directory as a basic resource for soliciting minority participation on projects. If a firm is not certified, a contractor cannot receive credit toward achievement of the MBE participation goal by using that firm.
Certification as a W/MBE provides greater exposure for work opportunities on City of Austin projects. Contractors use the W/MBE Availability List to solicit minority participation on projects. Why are so many supporting documents required for certification? The City of Austin only requests the minimum documentation that will support the ownership, management and control, expertise, personal net worth, role of the disadvantaged/minority/woman owners and key personnel. What is the cost of certification? There are no fees payable for certification by the City of Austin. Your only certification cost is in getting the application and documentation to us.
