What do I do when the Small Disadvantaged Business refuses to submit a recent audited financial statement or tax statement even through the RFP states that the it must?
In such cases, the Small Disadvantaged Business may submit an audited financial or a tax statement with all information blanked out but the company name and gross annual revenues. If the company still refuses, the owner can contact to the Bureau of Minority & Women Business Opportunities which will explain the necessity of submitting the required information. This documentation is required for all companies attempting to qualify under the Small Disadvantaged Business designation even if they have been certified by the Bureau of Minority & Women Business Opportunities as a Minority or Women Business Enterprises.
