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Certification Programs for Minority, Women, Persons with
Disabilities, Small Businesses, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises
Certification Division
The OBO facilitates the local certification program that enables Minority, Women, Persons
with Disabilities, and Small Business Enterprises
to compete for locally funded, goal-oriented
contracts with the City of Houston. OBO also
facilitates certification for the Disadvantaged
Business Enterprise (DBE) Program which allows DBEs to participate on US Department
of Transportation funded contracts.
Advantages of Certification:
• OBO’s MWSDBE online directory - used
by City Departments and prime contractors to find qualified firms to meet goal
requirements on City contracts.
• Notifications about contracting opportunities with the City and other government agencies.
• City certified firms are eligible for expedited certifications with