Grand Rapids, MI prioritizes small businesses in procurement with its MLBE Certification

Grand Rapids, MI MLBE Certification Small Business Procure

Locally owned businesses with revenues or employees up to 25% of the Small Business Administration's size standards qualify for the certification. Micro Local Business Enterprise (MLBE) recipients are considered priority vendors with the city. Successful applicants receive 3% bid discounts if providing goods or services and 5% bid discounts if providing construction services. The program also focused on MLBE businesses for medical marijuana and river restoration projects.

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Grand Rapids, MI

Municipality in Michigan

United States