Criteria for Certification:

• Domiciled in the state of Florida Engaged in commercial transactions (for profit)

• It has its principal place of business in Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, or St. Johns County for at least one (1) year preceding the application

• The business has an occupational license, and all required professional license and/ or contractor qualifier licenses

• The majority owner (s) of the business must have the required professional license(s) and contractor qualification license

Certification Eligibility for Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Program:

• At least 51% owner and be recognized as a minority person with established membership in one of the ethnic groups that are statutorily recognized as a minority in the state of Florida. (African American, Asian American, Hispanic American, Native American, or American Women)

• Independently owned and operated

• Owned by minority persons who have not acquired their majority ownership via a transfer from a non-minority spouse, relative or employee within two years

• Employs 200 or fewer permanent full-time employees and that, together with its affiliates, has a net worth of not more than $5 million. For sole proprietorships, the $5 million net worth requirement shall include both personal and business investments

Certification for Small/Micro Business Enterprise (S/MBE) Program:

Small Business Enterprise

• Is an independently owned and operated business that is not dominant in its field of operation and is performing a commercially useful function.

• The business has its principal place of business in Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau or St. Johns County for at least a year preceding the application.

• The business has been established for at least one (1) year or the principals of the business have at least three (3) years of relevant experience prior to forming or joining the business.

• The business has a local business tax receipt and all required professional licenses, contractor qualifier licenses, and/or Certificate of Competency.

• The owner of the business must have the required professional license(s) and contractor qualification license.

• Architecture and Engineering: The annual gross revenue average over the previous three (3) years shall not exceed $2,000,000 (Tier 1) or $4,000,000 (Tier 2), or $6,000,000 (Tier 3).

• Construction: The annual gross revenue averaged over the previous three (3) years shall not exceed $5,000,000 (Tier 1) or $10,000,000 (Tier 2), or $15,000,000 (Tier 3).

• Goods and Services (Procurement Program): The annual gross revenue averaged over the previous three (3) year period shall not exceed $1,500,000 (Tier 1) or $3,500,000 (Tier 2), or $5,000,000 (Tier 3).

• Professional Services: The annual gross revenue averaged over the previous three (3) years shall not exceed $1,000,000 (Tier 1) or $2,000,000 (Tier 2), or $4,000,000 (Tier 3).  

Micro Business Enterprise

•  Architecture and Engineering: The annual gross revenue average over the previous three (3) years shall not exceed $750,000 (Tier 1) or $1,200,000 (Tier 2), or $2,000,000 (Tier 3).    

• Construction: The annual gross revenue averaged over the previous three (3) years shall not exceed $2,000,000 (Tier 1) or $4,000,000 (Tier 2), or $5,000,000 (Tier 3).

• Goods and Services (Procurement Program): The annual gross revenue averaged over the previous three (3) year period shall not exceed $750,000 (Tier 1) or $1,000,000 (Tier 2), or $1,500,000 (Tier 3).    

•  Professional Services: The annual gross revenue averaged over the previous three (3) years shall not exceed $500,000 (Tier 1) or $750,000 (Tier 2), or $1,000,000 (Tier 3).