How to Certify with ODBP
How to complete the Certification Application with the Office of Diversity in Business Practices:
In this section, you will find a complete outline of the steps required to create your online Certification Application with the Office of Diversity in Business Practices (ODBP).
To get started, browse the sections below - click on one of the linked topics to go directly to that subsection.
Certification Application – All applicants wishing to become certified as an SBE and/or MWBE vendor and receive the benefits of the program must:
First, apply for ODBP FREE Vendor Certification:
- SBE and M/WBE Certification Guide & Requirements
- SBE and M/WBE Certification Application
- Interlocal Program Certification with ODBP: Certify with the District through one of our partner agencies - City of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County (OEBO), or Miami-Dade County Public Schools
- Steps to Apply for a New SBE or MWBE
- Steps to Apply for Recertification SBE or MWBE
- Steps to Apply for Interlocal Program Certification
- Affidavit - SBE Blank Form
- Affidavit - MWBE Blank Form
- Request Interlocal Cover Sheet from ODBP to Certify with Other Agencies
Second, register with Purchasing to receive competitive bids via BidNet Direct. Palm Beach County School District Purchasing Department has partnered with BidNet Direct to provide web-based bidding services to their suppliers. To do business with the District, you can register for a FREE BidNet Direct Account. Vendors registered with BidNet Direct will be notified of competitive solicitations from Palm Beach County School District. In the section below, you will find a link to create your FREE BidNet Direct Account:
- Register for FREE BidNet Direct Account
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BidNet Direct Vendor/Supplier Support - 800-835-4603, option 2; Monday - Friday, 8am to 8pm ET - support@bidnet.com
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