9-Reference 2026-SBE-Certification.pdf
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- Flooring Materials, Installation, and Services
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- Tarrant County, Texas
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This reference document outlines the Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Certification program administered by the City of Fort Worth, Texas, in support of local contract opportunities including the Flooring Materials, Installation, and Services procurement. The City of Fort Worth has established SBE goals on municipal projects to support local small business growth, including a 5% bid preference on contracts valued up to $100,000 and a 30% utilization target for contracts exceeding $100,000. Businesses seeking to participate in City contracts through these set-aside opportunities must establish their principal place of business in Tarrant, Wise, Johnson, Parker, or Denton County and obtain SBE certification through one of the City's approved certifying entities.
To achieve SBE certification, businesses must apply through approved certifying organizations whose step-by-step guidance is available on their respective websites, with a comprehensive list of certifying agencies and contact information accessible at fortworthtexas.gov/sbe. The City of Fort Worth provides additional support to small businesses pursuing certification and contract opportunities through three chambers of commerce: the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce, and the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce. These entities offer personalized assistance with the certification process, access to "Doing Business with the City" workshops, business development services, and networking opportunities with prime contractors and other small firms to facilitate growth and successful participation in City projects.
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The City of Fort Worth is committed to helping local small businesses grow by setting Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goals on City projects, including a 5% bid preference on contracts up to $100,000 and a 30% utilization target for contracts over $100,000. These goals create real opportunities for small businesses to participate in City projects, both large and small.
Becoming certified as an SBE gives your business greater visibility, access to bid opportunities, and connections to resources, training, mentorship, and matchmaking support that make growth easier.
About the SBE Certification
The SBE Certification is the City’s way of recognizing small businesses that are ready to take on City projects.
When you're certified, you:
Become eligible for small‑business goals and preferences in City contracts.
Can connect with prime contractors and other small firms.
Get access to support like “Doing Business with the City” workshops and other Small Business Development Program services.
To be eligible for the City’s bid preference or small business utilization goals for City contracts, your business must have a principal place of business in Tarrant, Wise, Johnson, Parker, or Denton County.
How to Become Certified
To become SBE‑certified in Fort Worth, businesses must work through one of the City’s approved certifying entities.
These organizations handle certification for small businesses and help ensure you are recognized for city projects.
Step-by-step guides for SBE certification can be found on each certifying entity’s website.
Please visit fortworthtexas.gov/sbe for an updated list of certifying agencies and links to their webpages.
For personalized assistance with the certification process, contact one of Fort Worth’s three chambers of commerce:
Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce
La Ciudad de Fort Worth se compromete a ayudar a las pequeñas empresas locales a crecer estableciendo objetivos para las Pequeñas Empresas (SBE siglas en inglés) en los proyectos de la Ciudad, incluyendo una preferencia del 5 % en las licitaciones para contratos de hasta $100,000 y un objetivo de utilización del 30% para contratos de más de $100,000. Estos objetivos crean oportunidades reales para que las pequeñas empresas participen en proyectos de la Ciudad, tanto grandes como pequeños.
Obtener la certificación como SBE le da a su empresa una mayor visibilidad, acceso a oportunidades de licitación y conexiones con recursos, capacitación, tutoría y apoyo para establecer contactos que facilitan el crecimiento.
Acerca de la Certificación SBE La certificación SBE es la forma en que la Ciudad reconoce a las pequeñas empresas que están preparadas para participar en proyectos de la Ciudad. Cuando se obtiene la certificación:
Se vuelve elegible para las preferencias y objetivos de utilización de pequeñas empresas en los contratos de la Ciudad.
Se puede poner en contacto con contratistas principales y otras pequeñas empresas.
Se obtiene acceso a ayudas como los talleres “Hacer Negocios con la Ciudad” y otros servicios del Programa de Desarrollo de Pequeñas Empresas.
Para ser elegible a la preferencia en la licitación o a los objetivos de utilización de pequeñas empresas de la Ciudad o para los contratos municipales, su empresa debe tener su lugar principal de negocios en los Condados de Tarrant, Wise, Johnson, Parker o Denton.
Cómo obtener la Certificación Para obtener la certificación SBE en Fort Worth, las empresas deben tramitarla a través de una de las entidades certificadoras aprobadas por la Ciudad. Estas organizaciones se encargan de la certificación de las pequeñas empresas y ayudan a garantizar que se le reconozca para los proyectos de la ciudad. Se pueden encontrar guías paso a paso para la certificación SBE.En el sitio web de cada entidad certificadora.
Visite fortworthtexas.gov/sbe para obtener una lista actualizada de las agencias certificadoras y enlaces a sus páginas web.
Para obtener asistencia personalizada con el proceso de certificación, póngase en contacto con una de las tres cámaras de comercio de Fort Worth:
Cámara de Comercio Hispana de Fort Worth Cámara de Comercio Metropolitana Afroamericana de Fort Worth Cámara de Comercio de Fort Worth
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