Doing Business with the Council

Contract Solicitations

The Council frequently has contracting opportunities for businesses, and interested parties are encouraged to regularly review the Council's list of publicly advertised solicitations for contracts. See the current contracting opportunities.

Small Business Development Programs

The Council is committed to utilizing businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals in its procurement and contracting efforts. In support of that commitment, the Council operates the following small business development programs:

U.S. Department of Transportation Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program

The DBE program is a small business development program that supports the use of DBE-certified contractors, consultants and concessionaires for federally funded transit-related projects.
More on the DOT DBE Program.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program

This small business development program requires that all regional municipalities that receive EPA/Public Facilities funds for environmental service infrastructure projects (wastewater treatment operations) are to use DBE-certified minority- and women-owned businesses whenever procurement opportunities occur.
More on the EPA DBE Program.

Other Small Business Program Resources

The Council is one of many Minnesota governmental agencies that have small business programs. More on non-Council certification programs, government contracting opportunities and woman and minority associations.
More on other small business programs.