About the Program

The City promotes inclusive bidding through the M/WBE program, using its economic power of purchasing to extend contract opportunities to all interested companies. Encouraging minority- and woman-owned companies to bid on City contracts increases competition, stimulates the local economy, and helps ensure diligent use of public funds.

When you become state certified with the M/WBE program, you put your company on a level playing field with other companies who want to bid on contracts with the City.

Certification Requirements

M/WBE certification is now handled by NC Department of Administration's Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB). Visit this office's website to learn more about the statewide certification process. Simply click on Request HUB Certification, then Vendor Registration, and follow the site's directions from there. Paperwork will be required and should be sent directly to HUB's office in Raleigh. For more information, call 919-807-2330.

Companies interested in applying to become a
certified M/WBE business must:

• Demonstrate at least 51 percent ownership and control on a day-to-day basis by a woman or minority, including African-American, Hispanic, Native American, Asian American, disabled, or socially or economically disadvantaged
• Complete a detailed application 
• Provide ample documentation to support the claim of a minority- or woman-owned business
• Be available for a personal interview or site visit, if requested.

> Register your business with the City's E-Procurement System. 

> Contact the City's Purchasing Division at 336-373-2192 to receive bid notices.