Small and Minority Business

Opening the door to opportunities.

The Small & Minority Business Resources Department administers the Minority- Owned, Women-Owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Procurement Programs for the City of Austin. SMBR also provides developmental opportunities and resources for small (for-profit) businesses so that they can have affirmative access to City procurement opportunities and show productive growth.

The City’s MBE/WBE/DBE department:

Promotes and encourages minority, women, and disadvantaged business owners to participate in business opportunities with the City of Austin;
Affords Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (MBE), Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBEs) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) an equal opportunity to compete for work on City contracts.
Encourages bidders to solicit certified MBEs, WBEs and DBEs for subcontracting opportunities.
Assist certified businesses and businesses seeking certification with learning about opportunities available on the 2016 Mobility Bond

Divisions of SMBR: Certification, Compliance, and Resources (Bonding & Plans Room)

2016 Mobility Bond

2016 Bond Programs and Projects. Click here.
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News and Events

SMBR Disparity Study Information

Notice of Proposed Rule Change (Rule R161-17.14) to remove the annual certification renewal requirement and to extend the certification period from 3 to 4 years. Public Comments must be submitted to Edward Campos, Assistant Director by email at Edward.Campos@austintexas.gov or call (512) 974-7206 by February 15, 2019.

View SMBR's Proposed Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Part 26 Goal for 2017-2019. Click here to visit our Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program plan.

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Plans Room

Current Projects

SMBR’s Plan Room provides free electronic access to the McGraw-Hill Dodge system of drawings as well as hard copy plans and specifications from local, private, and public sector jobs. The Plan Room is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Call (512) 974-7799 for more information.