Minority Business Enterprise Program

Frequently Asked Questions

Table of Contents

• What does the MBEP Provide?
• How does certification help my business?
• What is the bidding procedure?
• Is bond assistance available?
• When is Administrative Procedure 7419 used versus 3325?

• What does The MBEP Provide?
  • Technical assistance workshops
  • Individual counseling
  • Assistance in locating capable MBE sourceS
  • Seeks to expand the school system’s data base of MBE firmS
  • Participation in trades shows, procurement conferences and meetings to further expand the program’s initiatives
  • Monitors the effectiveness of the School System’s MBE procurement effortS
  • Referrals and research
• Annual reports on the status of MBE participation
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• How does MBE Certification help my business?

• Certification provides an opportunity to circulate your firms name to other agencies and firms seeking to do business with MBE certified firms.  It may offer a second chance to win a bid.  Any MBE currently certified by either Prince George’s County (PGC) or Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), shall upon furnishing evidence of such to the Minority Business Officer, be automatically eligible for placement on the roster of certified MBEs for PGCPS.  Any MBE not already certified might, upon completion of an Application for Certification and by rendering satisfactory proof of the firm’s eligibility, be certified by PGCPS. 
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• What is the bidding procedure?

• Purchases up to $5,000 require one informal bid
• Purchases from $5,001 to $14,999 require a minimum of 3 written quotes
• Purchases over $15,000 are formally bid.  All formal bids are advertised in the Prince George’s Journal, Maryland Contract Weekly and on RAPID.  Bids are also recorded weekly on the Bid Hot Line (301) 952-6799
• Click here for a Vendor Application to Be Placed on Bid List
  
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• What is bonding assistance?

• The following firms offer bonding assistance to qualified applicants.  Applications are available in the MBEP office or by contacting the firms directly.Firms that offer bonding assistance are:
  • Dev Corp
  • MBE Services, Inc.
  • Morgan & Cheves Insurance
  • MSBDFA Management Group, Inc.
  • Willis Corron Corporation
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• When is Administrative Procedure 7419 used versus 3325?
• Administrative Procedure 7419 is used with all state funded projects.  It has a minimum state goal of 14% and a PGCPS goal of 30% on all major construction projects.  Administrative Procedure 3325 is used for contracts awarded using only county funds and may allow a certified MBE an opportunity to match to low bid.Back to top