3-B. SMBE Certification Form.pdf

This document is a Small/Minority Business Enterprise Certification Form issued by the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida for a bid (#26-0154) related to Food Service Equipment & Commercial Gas Operated Appliance Repair Services. The form is designed to capture information about small and minority business enterprises participating in the bidding process, allowing vendors to self-identify as a Small Business Enterprise or Minority Business Enterprise across several categories including African American, Asian American, Woman Owned, Hispanic American, and Native American owned businesses.

The certification form provides an opportunity for bidders to declare their business classification and, if not a small or minority business enterprise, to list potential subcontractors from these categories along with their estimated dollar value of services. The document references Florida Statutes 288.703 (1), (2), and (3) as the legal basis for defining these business classifications, with certification potentially available through the State of Florida's Department of Management Services, Office of Supplier Diversity. Bidders who do not qualify as a small or minority business enterprise are required to indicate this status on the form, emphasizing the bid's commitment to supporting diverse business participation.