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Minority- and Woman-owned Business Certification

Take your business to the next level with a Minority- or Woman-Owned certification.

Please be aware that the certification for MBE/WBE utilize the U.S. DOT DBE/ACDBE certification application.

Certification from the Kansas Statewide Certification Program increases opportunities for minority- and women-owned businesses to gain contracts and subcontracts from government and private entities committed to the inclusion of minority- and women-owned businesses.

Certifications administered are Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Woman Business Enterprise (WBE).

At this time, the State of Kansas Division of Purchases does not have contract goals for DBEs, MBEs or WBEs.

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Who Can Qualify

The business must be at least 51% owned and controlled by a minority or a woman.
The owner must possess the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of the firm and to make day-to-day decisions.
The applicant must be a U.S. citizen or a lawfully-admitted permanent U.S. resident.
The enterprise must be organized as a for-profit and operate as an independent, small business (as defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration).
If the primary business activity requires a professional license, the applicant must hold and maintain the required license.

Eligibility Requirements

Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) Eligibility

Application Period

All certifications offered are open and accepted year-round.

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Benefits of Certification

MBE/WBE Certification

Certified MBE/WBE firms are eligible to participate on projects where goals have been established with public and private organizations/corporations, school districts, prime contractors, local and governmental entities.

For those seeking to work on Transportation Projects, you must seek DBE Certification from the Kansas Department of Transportation, Office of Civil Rights.

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