For Vendors
Recognized Certifications
Any business registered with the Florida Secretary of State is eligible to do business with the University of South Florida. If seeking certifications as a small-, minority-, women-, and service-disabled veteran-owned business enterprise the following certifying entities are accepted:
- Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council (FSMSDC)
- Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
- State of Florida Office of Supplier Development
- Small Business Administration (SBA) (8A, HUsB Zone)
- Department of Veteran Affairs
- FDOT DBE
- EBO Certification for the City of Tampa
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Hillsborough County Minority, Woman & Small Business Certification
Certification Qualifications
Below are general qualifications for certification as a CBE (Certified Business Enterprise), however you will need to contact each organization individually to get specific requirements.
- 51% or more of firm owned by qualifying minority* or woman
- Possess expertise in the field
- Control the business enterprise
- United States Citizen
- Have a net worth of less than $5 million
- Have 200 or fewer full-time employees
- Have a professional license, if required by industry