Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Certification Services
Overview
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
TIMELINE
September 14th, 2026: Request for Qualifications Released
October 2nd, 2026: Deadline for Questions by Email to Designated Contact
October 16th, 2026: Due Date of Response - NO EXCEPTIONS 4:00 pm (CDT)
QUESTION DEADLINE
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
St. Louis Development Corporation
DESCRIPTION
The government authority in Missouri seeks a vendor to provide minority- and women-owned business enterprise certification services. Responsibilities include reviewing local firm eligibility, screening applications and supporting documentation, obtaining additional information through application-based question-and-answer processes, and conducting desk audits as well as virtual or on-site applicant interviews.
The selected vendor will prepare and submit supplemental questionnaires and acknowledgment forms, analyze investigative findings related to group membership, ownership, business control, and locality, and present and defend certification review findings and recommendations to the Program Review Committee. The vendor may also be directed in writing to provide related technical assistance, training, and certification promotion services.
Services will additionally include investigating third-party complaints against certified firms, preparing appropriate reports and recommendations, and presenting and defending those findings and recommendations before the Program Review Committee. Questions must be submitted by October 2, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due October 16, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 2, 2026.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by St. Louis Development Corporation. The work is located in St. Louis, Missouri, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Firm experienced in disadvantaged, minority-owned, and women-owned business certification programs
- Demonstrated capability conducting eligibility reviews, desk audits, interviews, and investigative assessments
- Strong expertise evaluating business ownership, control, group membership, and locality requirements
- Experienced in preparing formal findings and presenting recommendations to review committees
- Able to investigate third-party complaints and provide technical assistance, training, and program outreach
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