Small and Minority Business

Opening the door to opportunities.

The City of Austin's Small & Minority Business Resources Department (SMBR) was created by City Council in 1987 to administer the Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE), Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE), and the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) programs within our community.

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

ABIA Parking Garage and Administrative Offices, Proposal Package No. 3A.
ABIA Terminal/Apron Expansion and Improvements Program - Package 13 Graffiti (Street Art)
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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.