Underutilized Business Compliance Division

Division is responsible for the implementation of the City’s Equal Business Opportunity Program (EBOP) and Small Local Business Enterprise Program (SLBEP). 

Responsibilities include:

• Recruitment of minority and women underutilized business enterprises (UBEs) and small local business enterprises (SLBEs) eligible to participate in the EBOP and SLBEP.
• Certification of SLBE firms to service City contracts in the areas of construction and professional services.
• Maintenance of the SLBE database of all currently certified businesses.
• Business development through the provision of technical assistance and support. 
• Staff support to the EBOP Steering Committee and the Mayor’s Committee for Persons with Disabilities.
• Project identification for potential contracting opportunities from City departments.
• UBE/SLBE participation goal setting.
• EBOP and SLBEP compliance determination.
• Monitoring of UBE and SLBE participation in City contracting activity.
• Reporting of UBE and SLBE participation on City contracts and reporting on special projects as requested.
• Monitoring City compliance with Senate Bill 914 reporting requirements.