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Contracting opportunities

Contract solicitations

The Council frequently has contracting opportunities for businesses, and interested parties are encouraged to regularly review the Council's list of publicly advertised solicitations for contracts. See all current contracting opportunities.

Small business development programs 

The Council is committed to utilizing businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and operates the following small business development programs:

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U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program.  The U.S. DOT's DBE program is a small business development program that supports the use of DBE-certified contractors, consultants and concessionaires for federally funded transit-related projects.  U.S. DOT DBE program details.

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Disad​vantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program.  The U.S. EPA's small business development program requires that all regional municipalities that receive EPA/Public Facilities funds for environmental service infrastructure projects (wastewater treatment operations) are to use DBE-certified minority- and women-owned businesses whenever procurement opportunities occur. EPA DBE program details.

Other small business programs and resources 
The Council is one of many Minnesota governmental agencies that have small business programs. More on non-Council certification programs, government contracting opportunities and woman and minority associations.  Small business programs and resources.

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