We help businesses navigate local and federal certification programs so they can compete in public procurement.
Local agencies look for SMWVBE. Federal and transportation work looks for DBE or ACDBE. Many businesses hold both.
Through the South Central Texas Regional Certification Agency
For selling to the City of San Antonio, Bexar County, CPS Energy, SAWS, VIA, and other local partners.
Free in our 16 counties
14 to 30 days
Through the Texas Department of Transportation
For transportation contracts, airport concessions, and federally funded projects.
No fee
Federal eligibility
Through the South Central Texas Regional Certification Agency
Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Caldwell, Comal, Frio, Goliad, Guadalupe, Hays, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, McMullen, Medina, Uvalde, and Wilson.
Through the Texas Department of Transportation
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Start with the certification checklist so nothing is missing when you apply.
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A walkthrough of the SMWVBE and DBE applications, step by step.
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Ownership, control, and financial eligibility are reviewed. Local applications take 14 to 30 days when complete.
No, but many agencies have goals and programs that prioritize certified vendors.
Between 14 and 30 days for local SMWVBE applications, if all documentation is submitted and complete.
No. Approval depends on ownership and control, financial eligibility (a Personal Net Worth statement is reviewed for both local SMWVBE and DBE/ACDBE, and the current cap is $2.047 million), complete and accurate documentation, and business size standards under the North American Industry Classification System.
Yes, and in many cases it is strategic to do so.
Book a call with us to understand how you can get qualified.
SMWVBE certification is free for firms located in our 16 counties. Firms outside the jurisdiction pay a one-time fee of $350, then $150 when renewing after the first four years. There is no fee for DBE/ACDBE certification.
Book a call with a certification specialist and we will point you to the right program.
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