Sources & References — Columbus MBE Construction

Ohio MBE Certification: How It Works and How to Verify a Contractor

Ohio Department of Development — Minority Business Development Division — MBE certification, eligibility standards, the application process, and the certified-vendor directory.
Ohio Department of Administrative Services — Equal Opportunity Division — equal opportunity certification and procurement-side compliance functions.
Ohio Procurement — procure.ohio.gov — state vendor registration and current solicitations.
Ohio Laws and Administrative Rules — the current statutory and administrative-rule text governing the minority business program.
Ohio Department of Commerce — state-level construction trade licensing.
SAM.gov — System for Award Management — federal entity registration and exclusion checks.

Ohio Procurement — procure.ohio.gov — state solicitations, vendor registration, and current procurement process guidance.
Ohio Department of Administrative Services — statewide procurement policy and the Equal Opportunity Division.
Ohio Department of Commerce — prevailing wage determinations, thresholds, and construction trade licensing.
Ohio Laws and Administrative Rules — current statutes and rules governing competitive bidding, public improvements, and the set-aside program.
Ohio Department of Development — Minority Business Development Division — MBE certification and the certified-vendor directory.
SAM.gov — System for Award Management — federal entity registration and exclusion checks for federally funded work.

Ohio Department of Administrative Services — Equal Opportunity Division — participation goals, set-aside administration, and vendor compliance reporting.
Ohio Department of Development — Minority Business Development Division — MBE certification and the certified-vendor directory used to verify partners.
Ohio Procurement — procure.ohio.gov — solicitations and the participation requirements attached to them.
Ohio Laws and Administrative Rules — current statutory and rule text governing the set-aside program and participation requirements.
SAM.gov — System for Award Management — entity registration and exclusion checks for federally funded projects.

Ohio Department of Administrative Services — Equal Opportunity Division — participation compliance, reporting obligations, and vendor audit procedures.
Ohio Department of Development — Minority Business Development Division — MBE certification status and the certified-vendor directory.
Ohio Procurement — procure.ohio.gov — state contract terms, reporting systems, and solicitation requirements.
Ohio Department of Commerce — prevailing wage certified-payroll requirements and trade licensing verification.
Ohio Laws and Administrative Rules — current statutes and rules on prompt payment, retainage, and records retention for public improvements.
SAM.gov — System for Award Management — entity registration and exclusion verification for federally funded work.