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Vendor DBE Certification

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  1. 1. Vendor DBE Certification & Classification Requirements(current)
  2. 2. Step 1
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  • Vendor DBE Certification & Classification Requirements

    1. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) CERTIFICATION

      Pursuant to 35 ILCS 200/18-50.2, Contractors and all subcontractors are required to complete and submit a Vendor DBE certification, regardless of DBE status. Contractor shall complete and require all its subcontractors to complete the DBE certification for this project at https://www.bensenville.il.us/1280/Vendor-Self-Service-VSS

      The information necessary for the Contractor and all subcontractors to complete the certification includes the following: DBE Classification (minority-owned, women-owned, persons with disabilities-owned, veteran-owned, or none); if DBE, whether the company holds a certificate or self-certifies; if self-certifying, whether the company qualifies as a small business under the U.S. Small Business Administration standards; the company’s name, address, city, state and zip code; company’s contact person’s name, title, telephone number and email address. NO PAYMENTS WILL BE MADE TO THE CONTRACTOR BY THE VILLAGE UNLESS AND UNTIL ALL OF THE CERTIFICATIONS FOR THE CONTRACTOR AND SUBCONTRACTORS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED.

      An MBE/WBE/PDBE/VOSB is a business enterprise that meets one of the below requirements. Please select your business' DBE classification type.

    2. DBE Classification Requirements

      Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) – A business that is at least 51 percent owned by one or more minorities. A person who is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident and is African American, Hispanic American, Asian American, Native American, as well as other groups found to be disadvantaged pursuant to Section 8 (a) of the Small Business Act. Business Enterprise (MBE)

      Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) – A business that is at least 51 percent owned by a woman or women who are United States Citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States.

      Persons with Disabilities-Owned Business Enterprise (PDBE) – A business that is at least 51 percent owned by a person or group of persons with a disability, as recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act, or as defined by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Governor’s Office, Management Directive 205.25 Amended.

      Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) – A business that is at least 51 percent owned by one or more veterans who are United States Citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States.