Small Business Enterprise

SFWMD SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM
NOW IN EFFECT

Firms encouraged to become certified SBE vendors

Small businesses play a big role in our state economy. Now, through implementation of the South Florida Water Management District's Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Rule 40E-7, Part VI, F.A.C., these firms will have increased opportunity to participate in projects and initiatives that are important to our region.

The program offers additional consideration to small business enterprises in the District solicitation process. The rule includes provisions for bid equalization, sheltered markets, points for SBE participation in proposals, and SBE subcontract participation goals.

To participate, firms must be certified by the District and must demonstrate that the three-year average gross receipts of the business, together with its affiliates, does not exceed $13 million for construction, $5 million for commodities and $6 million for services.

"We invite small business firms to become certified as SBE vendors," says Procurement Director Frank Hayden. "We encourage small businesses to share in our progress to preserve and protect the natural resources of our area."

For more information contact:

Colleen Robbs (crobbs@sfwmd.gov) 561-682-6446 (1-800-432-2045, ext. 6446) or

Sandra Hammerstein (shammer@sfwmd.gov) 561-682-2847 (1-800-432-2045, ext. 2847)

Christine Howard (choward@sfwmd.gov) 561-682-6459 (1-800-432-2045, ext. 2067)

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The South Florida Water Management District is a regional, governmental agency that oversees the water resources in the southern half of the state – 16 counties from Orlando to the Keys. It is the oldest and largest of the state's five water management districts. The agency mission is to manage and protect water resources of the region by balancing and improving water quality, flood control, natural systems and water supply. A key initiative is cleanup and restoration of the Everglades