THE BENEFITS OF SLEB CERTIFICATION
Alameda County Advantages:
` Bid preferences: Certified SLEBs are eligible to receive up to 10 % bid preference( 5 % bid preference as a local business, and another 5 % as a small or emerging business). This levels the playing field when you’ re competing against larger vendors.
` Subcontracting opportunities: On contracts over $ 25,000, the County requires that 20 % of the total contract award go to certified SLEBs, so getting certified greatly increases your likelihood of finding subcontracting opportunities.
` Preferred vendor status: The County has a designated database for certified SLEBs and local businesses. These are the businesses that County departments turn to when they need goods and services under $ 100k, and construction projects under $ 25k.
` SLEB vendors may be contacted directly by the County to submit bids.
County SLEB Participation Mandates: `
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Departmental discretionary spending for goods and services up to $ 25,000 is targeted to certified small and emerging local businesses.
Businesses that do not meet SLEB requirements are required to subcontract a minimum of 20 % of the contract award to certified small or emerging local businesses.
The SLEB program is race- and gender-neutral and is designed to foster inclusiveness and diversity in County contracts.
To get certified with the County of Alameda, start by completing an application with the East Bay Interagency Alliance.
For more information about the Alameda County SLEB Certification program, visit their website.
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