Small Business Enterprise Certification Programs

Miami-Dade County supports the growth and success of small businesses through a range of certification programs that promote participation in County contracting opportunities.

Certified firms may qualify under one or more of the following categories:

Small Business Enterprise – Architectural & Engineering (SBE-A&E)
Small Business Enterprise – Construction (SBE-CON)
Small Business Enterprise – Goods and Services (SBE-GS)

Certification for a SBE firm is valid for a three-year period. To validate continuing eligibility, SBD may conduct a random audit within the three-year certification period. Additional information may be obtained at the Small Business Enterprise Programs or call the Small Business Development office at 305-375-3111.

Apply for SBE Certification Programs online through the Business Management Workforce System.

For questions or assistance, contact the SPD Certification Unit at 305-375-3111 or [email protected].

Certification Program Details

Designed for firms providing goods or services other than construction, architectural, or engineering services.

Small Business Enterprise – Goods
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must have an active Miami-Dade County Local Business Tax (LBT) receipt for at least one year
- Must have a physical location in Miami-Dade County (no virtual offices). Home-based offices are required to meet all zoning requirements for Miami-Dade County or the municipality where the firm's office is located
- Personal net worth for each owner must not exceed $3.5 million
- Average gross receipts over the past 3 years must not exceed $8 million
- For manufacturers: maximum of 100 employees; for wholesalers: maximum of 50 employees
- License holder or qualifier must own at least 10% of the firm, if applicable
- One active SBE certification per business owner or group
Small Business Enterprise – Services
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must have an active Miami-Dade County Local Business Tax (LBT) receipt for at least one year
- Must have a physical location in Miami-Dade County (no virtual offices). Home-based offices are required to meet all zoning requirements for Miami-Dade County or the Municipality where the firm's office is located
- Personal net worth for each owner must not exceed $3.5 million
- Average gross receipts over the past 3 years must not exceed $8 million
- License holder or qualifier must own at least 10% of the firm, if applicable
- One active SBE certification per business owner or group.
For independent architecture, engineering, mapping, or landscape architecture firms.

Eligibility Criteria:
- Must have an active Miami-Dade County Local Business Tax (LBT) receipt for at least one year
- Must have a physical location in Miami-Dade County (no virtual offices). Home-based offices are required to meet all zoning requirements for Miami-Dade County or the municipality where the firm's office is located
- Personal net worth for each owner must not exceed $3.5 million
- Average gross receipts over the past 3 years must not exceed $6.5 million and $8 million for engineering, surveying and mapping services, and landscape architecture services
- License holder or qualifier must own at least 25% of the firm
- One active SBE certification per business owner or group
For independent construction firms performing general, heavy, or specialty trade work.

Eligibility Criteria:
- Must have an active Miami-Dade County Local Business Tax (LBT) receipt for at least one year
- Must have a physical location in Miami-Dade County (no virtual offices). Home-based offices are required to meet all zoning requirements for Miami-Dade County or the Municipality where the firm's office is located
- Personal net worth for each owner must not exceed $3.5 million
- Average gross receipts over the past 3 years must not exceed the following:
  - General contractors (NAICS 236/SIC 15): $15 million
  - Heavy construction (NAICS 237/SIC 16): $12 million
  - Specialty trade (NAICS 238/SIC 17): $8 million
- License holder or qualifier must own at least 10% of the firm
- One active SBE certification per business owner or group
The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program is a federal program that ensures equal opportunity in transportation contracting markets and promotes increased participation in federally assisted contracts and procurement activities by small businesses. The program’s standard are found in in 49 CFR Part 23  and 49 CFR Part 26.
- Reevaluation & Recertification of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concessions DBE (ACDBE)
- U.S. Department of Transportation’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program and Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) Program Implementation Modification Interim Final Ruling (IFR)
The purpose of the ACDBE program is to increase opportunities for small businesses to operate as concessionaires in airports nationwide. The ACDBE program is implemented under Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR Part 23). Florida’s certified ACDBE firms are also listed in FDOT’s UCP DBE Directory.
- Reevaluation & Recertification of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concessions DBE (ACDBE)
- U.S. Department of Transportation’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program and Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) Program Implementation Modification Interim Final Ruling (IFR)

Applying, Renewing and Requesting

To apply for or renew certificate(s):
- Log into the Business Management Workforce System
- Under Certified Firms, select "Apply for/Renew Certification"
- Select the options that are appropriate for your company
- Answer the eligibility questions
- Preview the document list and select "Continue" to the application
- Select "Process" to complete each section
A green arrow will indicate that the section is complete. A checklist of the required documentation will be included in the online application.
Adding and changing the following on your profile can be done through an expansion request:
- Firm name
- Address
- Work description(s)
- Services
- Commodity codes
- Changes in the control of the company
- Changes in the Officers
- Changes in the Board of Directors
- Changes in the legal structure of the firm
- Changes in the ownership of the company
- Changes in the disadvantaged status of the firm
- Changes in the management of the company
- Seeking to withdraw the certification from the SBE and/or LBD programs
To submit an expansion request:
- Log into the Business Management Workforce System
- Under “Key Actions,” select Renew/Apply for Certification
- Go to “Select an Option,” and affirm that your business is currently certified by Miami-Dade County
- Select “You would like to report a change of your certification record”
- Select “Add/update commodity, address and/or service work categories on your certification”
- Select “Submit an Expansion application”
- Answer the appropriate questions
A checklist of the required documentation will be included in the online application.
The following updates to your profile can be done online through the Business Management Workforce System:
- Telephone numbers
- Email/mailing address
- Fax numbers
- Web address
It is strongly encouraged that you visit the Business Management Workforce System and click the Training button under System Training to sign up for live webinars that are offered on an ongoing basis and are free of charge.

For assistance, please call 305-375-3111 or email [email protected].
- Search Miami-Dade County’s Certified Firm Directory
  Access firms by name, certification type, commodity code, or tier level using the Business Management Workforce System (B2G).
- Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Directory
  View a list of DBE-certified firms across Florida on the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) website.

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Small Business Enterprise Certification Programs

Certification Program Details

Small Business Enterprise – Goods & Services (SBE-GS)

Small Business Enterprise – Architectural & Engineering (SBE-A&E)

Small Business Enterprise – Construction (SBE-CON)

Local Developing Business (LDB)

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)

Airport Concessionaire Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE)

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