Certification
How to complete the Certification Application with the Office of Small Business Development:
In this section, you will find a complete outline of the steps required to create your online Certification Application with the Office of Small Business Development (OSBD).
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 vendor and receive the benefits of the program must:
First, apply for OSBD FREE Vendor Certification:
- Vendor Directory Search
- Apply for OSBD Free Vendor Certification
- SBE Certification Guide & Requirements
- SBE Certification Application
- Interlocal Program Certification with OSBD: 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 Certification
- Steps to Apply for SBE Recertification
- Steps to Apply for SBE Interlocal Program Certification
- Affidavit - SBE Blank Form
- Request Interlocal Cover Sheet from OSBD 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.
BidNet Direct Vendor/Supplier Support - 800-835-4603, option 2; Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET - support@bidnet.com