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The Business Engagement and Opportunities Program advocates actions, which increases opportunities for historically underutilized businesses and promotes diversity and inclusion in City of Raleigh contracting.
The City has an aspirational goal of 15 percent of the total contract amount to be performed by Business Engagement and Opportunities Program businesses on construction and repair projects of $300,000 or more, and contracts of $100,000 or more that include any State funding.
View City of Raleigh Projects
The City of Raleigh has many project opportunities for the Business Engagement and Opportunities Program to participate in across Construction, Goods, Professional Services, or Services procurement types.
Learn more about upcoming project opportunities: 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.
Bidder BEOP 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 | |
| Construction and Repair Projects $30,000 - $299,999.99 | |
| Professional Services Contracts (RFQ) | |
| Other Services (RFP) | |
| Optional Forms (if requested) | |
| Additional Resources |
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 underutilized businesses.
Events
Mark your calendar for upcoming events hosted by the Business Engagement and Opportunities (BEOP) 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 business owners. The COR BEOP program successfully hosted this event in October 2023 and 2024 and featured a panel discussion of city vendors who provided insight on the secrets to their success. | Oct. 15 |
| NCDOA/HUB and NCDOT/DBE Certification Information Sessions Certification sessions will be held quarterly and offer a complete overview of how eligible businesses can become state-certified through either the NCDOT or NCDOA office. The session also provides an overview of the City of Raleigh’s BEOP program and will focus on topics including increasing business exposure, completing an online directory, receiving bid notifications, and opportunities for business development. The COR BEOP 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. | -July 24 -Oct. 23 |
| NCDOA/HUB and NCDOT/DBE Certification Information Sessions (In Spanish) Certifications sessions will be held quarterly and offer a complete overview on how eligible businesses can become state certified through either the NCDOA or NCDOT office. The session also provides an overview of the City of Raleigh’s BEOP program and will focus on topics including increasing business exposure, completing an online directory, receiving bid notifications, and opportunities for business development. The COR BEOP 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. | Aug. 28 |
| 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. | Aug. 4 |
| 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 | Sept. 25 |
