Lee_County_Certified_MBE_Vendors_12.24.24.xlsx

The document is a comprehensive list of Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Certified Vendors for Lee County, Florida, dated December 24, 2024. The spreadsheet contains detailed contact information for 170+ diverse businesses across various industries, including construction, architecture, cleaning services, consulting, electrical work, transportation, and professional services. These vendors are categorized by ownership types such as Women Owned, Veteran Owned, Hispanic Owned, African American Owned, and Asian American Certified.

Alongside the vendor list, a related contract opportunity is referenced for the City of Fort Myers' Downtown Basin Repairs Rebid (ITB 25-004), which seeks qualified respondents for general work. While specific details about the basin repair project are limited in the provided documents, the vendor list suggests a robust local business ecosystem with numerous small and diverse businesses potentially eligible to bid on municipal projects. The MBE certification indicates these businesses have met specific minority ownership and qualification criteria, which can provide advantages in public sector procurement processes.