BEP Certified Firms Directory.xlsx

This is a Certified Firms Directory listing businesses certified through the State of Illinois Business Enterprise Program (BEP) and the City of Chicago. The directory includes firms certified as Women Business Enterprises (WBE) and Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) across Cook County and Chicago. The four certified firms listed represent diverse service categories, including collection services, financial debt management, business consulting, administrative services, IT consulting, advertising and public relations, and legal services. Certification status for these firms ranges from active through 2025 to 2031, with renewal dates specified for each entity. Great Lakes Medicaid, Inc., a WBE certified through Cook County, maintains certification through May 2026. Mintex, Inc., an MBE certified through the City of Chicago, holds active status through August 2026. PCG International, Inc., certified at the State CEI Agency level, maintains active certification through February 2031. Reyes Kurson, Ltd., also state-certified, holds active status through June 2027.

The directory provides comprehensive business contact information, including Federal Employer ID Numbers, business principals, addresses, and phone contacts for each certified firm. Certification applications include both standard BEP applications and full VBP (Veteran Business Program) applications. The firms are classified by ethnicity and gender demographics, with representation across African American male-owned, Hispanic American male-owned, and Caucasian American female-owned businesses. NIGP commodity codes associated with each firm reflect their authorized service offerings and specializations, enabling procurement officers to identify qualified certified vendors for specific contracting needs across administrative, technology, consulting, legal, and human services categories.