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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Disparity Study

View the 2015 Final Draft of the Disparity Study

News and Events

Visit Outreach for resources and other information.

Capital Contracting Office's CIP Partners Academy
- MBE/WBE Procurement Process - October 17, 2018
- Understanding City Bid Documents - December 12, 2018
- "Know Your Contract" - February 20, 2019
- "Amending Contracts" - April 17, 2019
- "Alternative Delivery Contracts" - June 19, 2019

Notice of Rule Adoption - Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program Rules, Effective August 20, 2018 (pdf file)

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.