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Small and Minority Business Resources

Opening the door to opportunities.

The purpose of the Small & Minority Business Resources Department (SMBR) is to administer the Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MBE/WBE) Procurement Program. SMBR was established by Austin City Council in 1987 to provide developmental opportunities and resources to small businesses so they can have affirmative access to City procurement opportunities and show productive growth.

The City’s MBE/WBE program is intended to:

Promote and encourage MBEs and WBEs to participate in business opportunities with the City of Austin;
Afford MBEs and WBEs an equal opportunity to compete for work on City contracts; and
Encourage bidders to promote subcontracting opportunities to certified MBEs and WBEs by soliciting firms for subcontracting opportunities.

Purchasing:

Current Contract Opportunities

Minority- and Women-Owned (MBE/WBE) Reports

Vendor Connection - Get started by register here as a vendor before submitting your application for Certification.

Types of Certification Offered by SMBR:

Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Certification (MBE/WBE)

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Certification (DBE)

Small Business Enterprise Certification (SBE)

Plan Room:

Current Projects

SMBR’s Plan Room is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and provides free electronic access to the McGraw-Hill Dodge system of drawings as well as hard copy plans and specifications from local, private, and public sector jobs. Projects can be viewed onsite, saved on a USB drive, or copied for a minimal fee. Call (512) 974-7799 for more information.

Proposed Construction Plans Bidding 2/1/2013-1/31/2014

Upcoming Events:

How and What to Understand in the Construction Contract - Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 5:30 p.m.

Construction and A&E Services HUB Forum - Wednesday, May 22, 2013. SMBR's Bonding Financial Consultant to speak.

SMBR's Monthly Workshop - All About Third Party Agreements - Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 5:30 p.m.