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. Baltimore County Government is committed to providing greater opportunities for participation by minority, women and disabled owned businesses.
The following Baltimore County MWBE services are available:
Technical assistance and individual counseling.
Participation in outreach events, procurement conferences and trade shows to further expand the program's initiatives.
Annual reports on the MBE/WBE participation status.
Reports on the effectiveness of the County's MBE/WBE procurement efforts.
Available Contracts
Purchasing (non-construction) - Contract 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.
Certification
Minority and women owned businesses that wish to participate in the Public Works MBE program must be certified by one of the following:
Prequalification
Contractors who wish to bid as general contractors must be pre-qualified through Baltimore County's Construction Contracts Administration Division.
Architects, Landscape Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors 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. Visit our calendar of events for an up-to-date schedule.
Damon Hughes, MWBE Specialist
400 Washington Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
Phone: 410-887-5557
Fax: 410-769-8914
E-mail: mwbe@baltimorecountymd.gov
Revised July 1, 2008
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