Minority and Women's Business Enterprise Program
The Baltimore County Minority and Women's Business Enterprise (MBE and WBE) Program was established to increase MBE and WBE participation in County contracts. The County seeks to have an overall goal of 15 percent of the total dollars spent on discretional procurements awarded to and performed by MBE and WBE firms.
Certification
Baltimore County doesn’t certify minority and women businesses. We accept certifications from the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Minority Business Enterprise and the Baltimore City Minority and Women's Business Opportunity Office for the County’s MBE and WBE subcontracting program.
If you want to count up to 50 percent of the subcontract goal using your own workforce as a MBE or WBE prime contractor, you must complete the appropriate forms as part of the bid and proposal response. All MBE and WBE bid forms are available under the Compliance and Monitoring section.
Compliance and Monitoring
The Executive Order (PDF) is the culmination of an extensive evaluation of existing practices and a collaborative effort between contractors, subcontractors and County purchasing officials. It advocates to develop better reporting methods, target specific industry sectors, foster more effective partnerships and provide assistance in conducting business with the County.
Reporting for Prime Contractors and Sub-Contractors
Baltimore County Funded Projects
- Prime Contractors will report payments to minority and women subcontractors using the MBE and WBE Compliance Portal to comply with the terms and conditions of their Baltimore County contract in accordance with the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Requirement.
- Subcontractors will verify and acknowledge receipt of payments for work performed on County contracts via the MBE and WBE Compliance Portal.
Follow the below step-by-step instructions to report and verify payments.
Edit Vendor and User Profiles
Complete the following steps to edit your vendor profile or add and edit users.
Step 1: Log into PRISM
Navigate to https://BaltimoreCounty.PRISMCompliance.com in your internet browser.
Step 2: Select the Appropriate Jurisdiction
Be sure to select the appropriate jurisdiction (agency) that you are reporting on.
- If you are logging in for the first time and you need to obtain the company login information you must submit a written request to mwbe@baltimorecountymd.gov on company letterhead. Include the Company Tax ID for verification purposes.
- If you need a password reset, you may email mwbe@baltmorecountymd.gov or call 410-887-3407. The Company Tax ID will be needed for verification purposes.
Step 3: Select Administration
Select Administration from the modules listed on the left.
- Manage Users Profile to add or change users for your company.
- Manage Employee Profile to add or change employee users for your company.
- Manage Vendor Profile to modify vendor data.
Step 4: Update Vendor Profile
The following vendor data can be edited by selecting Manage Vendor Profile:
- Name
- Phone
- Insurance Number
- Expiration Date
- Insurance Company
- URL
- Number of Employees
- Contracts
All other data can be updated by calling the PRISM coordinator.
Step 5: List Users
Select List User to display a list of users for your company or select Add User to enter a new user for your company.
Step 6: Add or Edit Users
Enter User data.
- User ID
- First Name
- Last Name
- Password (Must be eight alphanumeric characters)
- Email
Step 7: Add or Edit Employee Data
Enter employee data.
- First Name
- Middle Name
- Last Name
- Employee Number
- Gender
- Address
- Birthdate
- Title
- Job Category
- Residence
- Base Rate
- Exemptions
- Social Security Number
- Start or End Date
- Over Time
- Fringe Benefits
- Picture
Vendors to Submit Periodic Reports
Step One: Log into PRISM
Navigate to https://BaltimoreCounty.PRISMCompliance.com in your internet browser.
Step Two: Select the Appropriate Jurisdiction
Be sure to select the jurisdiction (agency) that you are reporting on. Note: If you are logging in for the first time and you need to obtain the company login information, you may submit a written request to mwbe@baltimorecountymd.gov on company letterhead or call 410-887-3407. Company Tax ID will be needed for verification purposes.
Step Three: Select Compliance
Select Compliance (left menu).
Step Four: Select Contract
Locate appropriate contract from the list. Under Action (far right), select the Menu icon, then select the appropriate action:
- If you are the prime on the contract, select Add (+) Payment.
- If you are the subcontractor, select Add (+) Invoice.
Step Five: Add Activity
Select Add Activity to enter new activity or select List Activity to view activity already entered.
If you are a sub on the contract, you may acknowledge payments received by the Prime by selecting invoice and click "Accept" or "Decline."
Step Six Enter Information
Enter your Activity data:
- If you are a prime on the contract, you will be entering a payment report to your sub(s).
- If you are a sub on the contract, you will be entering an invoice report to your prime.
Step Seven: Acknowledge Payment
Acknowledge payment:
- If you are a sub on the contract, PRISM will send you an email when the Prime submits a payment report. Review the email and, if payment has been received and the data is accurate, select "I accept," or complete within step six List Activity.
Federal and State Funded Projects
- Baltimore County, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) Projects—Prime contractors or consultants may use firms that have been certified by either Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) or Baltimore City's Minority Business Certification program.
- State Highway Administration (SHA) Projects—Prime Contractors or Consultants must use firms that have been certified by MDOT.
Reporting Questions
For questions regarding the MBE and WBE compliance reporting, contact the MBE Office at 410-887-3407 or mwbe@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Disparity Studies
Baltimore County commissioned Mason Tillman Associates, Ltd. to conduct a Disparity Study. The final report assesses the County’s use of minority and women-owned business enterprises on contracts issued for construction, architecture and engineering, professional services, and goods and services.
Download the Baltimore County Disparity Study (PDF).
Watch the recorded meeting.
Procurement Assistance
Learn more about procurement assistance.