Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE)

MWBE Benefits & Resources

View City of Raleigh Projects

The City of Raleigh has many project opportunities for Minority and Women-Owned Businesses to participate in across Construction, Goods, Professional Services, or Services procurement types.

Learn more about upcoming project opportunities: MWBE Project Pipeline.

To bid on live projects, visit the NC Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). Click on Search Open Bids in the menu bar near the top, then select City of Raleigh from the Department drop-down menu, and then click Search.

More information about the bidding and contracting process.

Benefits of Becoming MWBE Certified- 2020

Benefits of becoming MWBE Certified

FY 23-24 MWBE Annual Report

View the FY 23-24 MWBE Annual Report.

Bidder MWBE Affidavit Forms

Project Type	Forms
Construction and Repair Projects of $300,000 or more and for contracts of $100,000 or more that include any State funding	MWBE Forms and Affidavits
Construction and Repair Projects $30,000 - $299,999.99	Identification of MWBE Participation for Informal Project Bids
Professional Services Contracts (RFQ)	MWBE Data Collection Forms for Professional Services
Other Services (RFP)	Identification of MWBE Participation for Other Services
Optional Forms (if requested by the MWBE office)	MWBE Good Faith Negotiation Form MWBE Solicitation Form
Additional Resources	MWBE Affidavit A Explanation MWBE Submittal Checklist Payment Affidavit – Subcontractor/Supplier Utilization Request to Change MWBE Subcontractor Participation Form

Disparity Study is Complete

The City of Raleigh has concluded a disparity study to determine whether a government entity, either in the past or currently, engages in exclusionary practices in the solicitation and award of contracts to minority, and women‐owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MWDBEs).

Events

Mark your calendar for upcoming events hosted by the Minority and Women-Owned Business (MWBE) Program!

Event Title	Date(s)
MED Week Celebration Event National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week is a special week in October, observed in the United States to recognize and celebrate the achievements and contributions of the MWBE community. The COR MWBE program successfully hosted this event in October 2023 and 2024 and featured a panel discussion of city MWBE vendors who provided insight on the secrets to their success.	October 15 2025
NCDOA/HUB and NCDOT/DBE Certification Information Sessions Certification sessions will be held quarterly and offer a complete overview of how eligible MWBE’s can become state-certified through either the NCDOT or NCDOA office. The session also provides an overview of the City of Raleigh’s MWBE program and will focus on topics including increasing business exposure, completing an online directory, receiving bid notifications, and opportunities for business development. The COR MWBE program has been successfully hosting these events both in person and virtually for several years and representatives from both NCDOT and NCDOA are in attendance.	January 23, 2025 April 24, 2025 July 24, 2025 October 23, 2025
26th Annual Raleigh Small Business Expo This annual event is held in partnership with Wake County Public School System and offers an opportunity for small business owners to attend workshops, presentations, networking sessions, and a vendor expo. Project managers from state and local governmental agencies as well as City of Raleigh departments are on site to talk with businesses about upcoming projects and how to bid. 2025 will mark the MWBE Program’s 26th anniversary of this event.	June 23, 2025
NCDOA/HUB and NCDOT/DBE Certification Information Sessions (In Spanish) Certifications sessions will be held quarterly and offer a complete overview on how eligible MWBE’s can become state certified through either the NCDOA or NCDOT office. The session also provides an overview of the City of Raleigh’s MWBE program and will focus on topics including increasing business exposure, completing an online directory, receiving bid notifications, and opportunities for business development. The COR MWBE program has been successfully hosting these events both in person and virtually for several years and representatives from both NCDOA and NCDOT are in attendance.	February 27, 2025 May 15, 2025 August 28, 2025
NC HUB Technical Assistance Sessions (In-Person) This new session will launch in February 2025 in partnership with the NC HUB Office to offer in-person certification classes. Vendors prepared to submit applications will be invited to attend and NC HUB staff and City of Raleigh MWBE staff will help guide the online certification process. Vendors will be able to submit applications during the session, ask questions, learn about the North Carolina electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) and learn about NC HUB certification benefits.	February 18, 2025
Doing Business with the City of Raleigh Join this collaborative event to learn how to navigate the process of doing business with the City. In partnership with the City’s Procurement Office, this event will provide valuable insights into the city's contracting processes, procurement requirements, and opportunities available for business owners. Attendees will have the chance to engage directly with City staff and ask additional questions.	May 8, 2025 August 4, 2025
Meet the General Contractor Meet the General Contractor provides businesses with the unique opportunity to meet General Contractors who have completed numerous projects with the City of Raleigh. This event allows businesses to learn firsthand how these contractors navigate the City's processes, share their successes, and discuss challenges they've overcome, making this a valuable networking and learning experience for those looking to partner with general contractors on future City	June 12, 2025 September 25, 2025