Minority Business Enterprise

The Minority Business Enterprise Office provides information to minority, women and disabled-owned businesses regarding procurement opportunities, preparing of business and marketing plans and financial information. With the inclusion of professional services and more realistic overall goals, Baltimore County Government is committed to providing greater opportunities for participation by minority, women and disabled-owned businesses.  The following Baltimore County MBE Programs are available:

• Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Directory - A directory for selecting certified women and minority businesses to utilize on projects.

• Purchasing (other than construction) - Contracting with the county for the purchase of goods and services.
  
  
• Construction Contracts (Public Works) - Construction contracts that have a bid amount of $50,000 or more.  The goal for minority businesses is 10 percent and 2 percent for women owned business.

Minority and women-owned businesses that wish to participate in the Public Works MBE program must be certified by one of the following:

• Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) 410-865-1269
  
  
• Baltimore City Certification 410-396-4355

Contractors who wish to bid as general contractors must be pre-qualified through Baltimore County's Construction Contracts Administration Division.

Engineers and architects who wish to be considered for work with Baltimore County should refer to the Professional Services Selection for prequalification information.

The MBE office holds a series of informational workshops and seminars to assist small and minority owned businesses.

For additional information, contact Richard Lee, MBE Officer at 400 Washington Avenue, Towson, MD 21204, 410-887-5557.

Revised April 3, 2008