The Broward County Board of County Commissioners developed the County Business Enterprise (CBE) program to increase participation of small businesses in County projects as both prime contractors and subcontractors. The County Business Enterprise (CBE) Act of 2009 establishes a cumulative goal of 25% participation by CBE certified firms in all County procurement contracts - excluding contracts under the Federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and the Broward County Small Business Enterprise, or Sheltered Market, program.

All firms seeking CBE certification must meet the same maximum gross receipts (averaged over three years), regardless of their industry.

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• The firm must be independent;
• The firm must have a continuing operating presence in Broward County;
• Each owner must not have a personal net worth exceeding $750,000; and
• The firm must not have an excess of $5 million in average annual gross revenue calculated over the previous three (3) calendar years.

Firms interested in a CBE certification can apply online.

Upon award of a Broward County contract, CBE certified firms are required to regularly submit documentation of activity related to the project. Required forms are listed below:

Letter of Intent

Schedule of Participation

Monthly Utilization Report

Unavailability Report

Related information:

• The Broward County minority and women-owned business program, which the CBE Program replaced, was suspended while a new Disparity Study was conducted. The Board of County Commissioners authorized the new study to ensure that the County's M/WBE Program operated at an optimal level to ensure fairness to all Broward County businesses.
• The Board of County Commissioners is currently reviewing recommendations from the new Disparity Study in an ongoing effort to ensure a level playing field for all firms, regardless of race or gender background.  

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