JACKSONVILLE SMALL AND EMERGING BUSINESS PROGRAM (JSEB)
MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
(MBE)
The JSEB/MBE program is designed for small new or existing businesses that are in need of job contracts. This program allows a business to bid on local contracts. To be eligible to bid you must be a certified member on the vendor list. The requirements to get on the vendor list are as follows.
- Must be a citizen/resident of the U.S., as well as a Duval County resident for one year prior to application, or a Jacksonville business for three or more years.
- Personal net worth can be no more than $605,000 excluding personal residence.
- Three year average gross receipts cannot exceed…
- Capital Improvement
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$3 million |
- Suppliers
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$2 million |
- Professional Services
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$2 million |
- Contractual Services
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$1 million |
- Program participation cannot exceed 15 years
- Must own and control 51% of the business in question.
- Must be a for-profit business.
To meet the requirements of the Minority Business Enterprise the applying business must meet all the same criteria plus they must certify themselves as a minority business owner. If you meet these criteria then fill out an application with the Department of Procurement. Applications are available at the Department of Procurement, Third Floor, Suite 335, City Hall, 117 West Duval St., Jacksonville, FL 32202. Documents are available online at the City of Jacksonville website.
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