mbe/wbe and dbe/acdbe certification business diversity
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MBE/WBE and DBE/ACDBE Certification
Business Diversity Development
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BDD Programs Overview
St. Louis Lambert International Airport is committed to
increasing the opportunities to involve minority, women-owned
and disadvantage businesses (M\WBE and DBE) in all Airport
and City contracting and concession opportunities.
To this end, Business Diversity Development (BDD) is
responsible for administering the following programs:
• Certification
• DBE and ACDBE Program
• City of St. Louis MWBE Program
• Outreach and Technical Assistance
• City of St. Louis Living Wage Program
• Title VI
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Objectives
Provide information regarding certification as a
local, City of St. Louis Minority Business
Enterprise (MBE) and/or Women’s Business
Enterprise (WBE) and/or federal Disadvantaged
Business Enterprise (DBE) or Airport
Concessions Disadvantaged Business
Enterprise (ACDBE)
Guidance through the certification supporting
documentation checklist
Instructions on how to apply On-line
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Federal DBE/ACDBE Program
U.S. Department of Transportation
Disadvantaged/Airport Concessions
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program
• Transportation projects including federal funds or
airport concessions – e.g.,
St. Louis Lambert Airport
MoDOT
Metro/Bi State
Kansas City Area Transit
City of Kansas City Airport
• Goals set on a contract-by-contract basis
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Local M/WBE Program
City of St. Louis Minority and Women-Owned
Business Enterprise Program
• Projects with City of St. Louis funds or financial
incentives
• Goals and incentives based on ordinance and rules
• Wide variety of construction, service and other contract
types
• Firms must be in the St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical
Area
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Programs Overview
Federal ACDBE Federal DBESt. Louis City
MBE/WBEType of Contract: Concession contracts at airports
that are recipients of federal
USDOT funds
Federal USDOT funded
contracts (e.g., airport,
highway, bridge, or other
transit construction)
Most City-funded
contracts and City
incentives
Ownership & Control: At least 51% owned and
controlled by one or more
socially and economically
disadvantaged individuals
At least 51% owned and
controlled by one or more
socially and economically
disadvantaged individuals
At least 51% owned and
controlled by one or more
minority individuals or women
Qualifying Owner’s Personal Net
WorthLimit:
Less than $1.32 million
(excluding equity in primary
residence, applicant business)
Less than $1.32 million
(excluding equity in primary
residence and applicant
business)
Not Applicable
Size Standards:
(Avg. of 3 years gross receipts,
including affiliates)
$75.23 M - Car Rental firms
$1B in assets – Banks/Fin.
350 employees – Auto dealers
1,500 employees – Pay phones
$56.42 M – All other ACDBEs
Small Business Administration Size
Standards specific to work type
($26.29 million USDOT cap)
Not Applicable
Type of Business: Any for-profit, independent
business pursuing concession
contract as prime, joint venture
partner, subtenant or providing
goods and services to concession
Any for-profit, independent
business pursuing work as a
subcontractor or prime
Any local for-profit,
independent business pursuing
work as a subcontractor or
prime
Participation Goals:ACDBE goal set on a per
concession contract basis
DBE goal set on a per contract
basis
Goals and incentives based on
ordinance and rules
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Purpose of Certification
To ensure that the programs benefit bona fide…
Local MBE/WBE Program
…local for-profit MBE and WBE firms that are
owned and controlled by Minority Group
Members and Women.
Federal DBE/ACDBE Program
…for-profit small businesses and concessions
owned and controlled by socially and
economically disadvantaged individuals.
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Definition of an MBE
Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
A sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability
company, or corporation owned, operated and
controlled by Minority Group Members who:
Have at least 51% ownership
Maintain daily operational & managerial control
Have interest in capital and earnings commensurate
with ownership percentage
A Local Firm
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Minority Group Members
African-American
Asian-American
Native-American
Hispanic-American
Native-American Tribes
Native-Hawaiian Organization
Alaska Native Corporation
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Definition of a WBE
Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE)
A sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability
company, or corporation owned, operated and
controlled by Women who:
Have at least 51% ownership
Maintain daily operational & managerial control
Have interest in capital and earnings commensurate
with ownership percentage
A Local Firm
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MBE/WBE Certification
Local Firm
A business entity authorized to do business in the
State of Missouri that maintains a facility within the
St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area with
adequate personnel, equipment, materials and
facilities to perform its local work.
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Local M/WBE Program
Eligibility Criteria - LocalSt. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area
Missouri Counties
City of St. Louis
City of Sullivan
St. Louis
Jefferson
Lincoln
St. Charles
Warren
Franklin
Illinois Counties
Bond
Calhoun
Clinton
Jersey
Macoupin
Madison
Monroe
St. Clair
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St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area
Ownership
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Eligibility Criteria
Majority ownership (at least 51% owned)
Real, Substantial and Continuing
Initial Capitalization
Control
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Eligibility Criteria
Independence
No formal or informal restrictions
Management authority/power
Expertise & competence
Other Factors
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Eligibility Criteria – Federal DBE/ACDBE
Small Business
Economically Disadvantaged Owner(s)
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Documentation OverviewDocument Ownership Control
Resumes √
Personal Net Worth
Personal Federal Tax Returns
Federal Tax Returns √
Proof of Contributions √
Loans & Bonding Forms √ √
Equipment and Vehicle List √
Documentation for Trucks √
Licenses √
Real Estate √
Transfers √ √
Certifications and Denials √ √
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Documentation Overview (continued)Document Ownership Control
Bank Signatory Cards √
Schedule of Salaries √
List of Employees √
Warehouse/Storage Facilities √
Partnership or JV Agreements √ √
Articles of Incorporation/Organization √
Stock Certificates and Ledger √
Shareholders’ Agreement(s) √ √
Meeting Minutes √ √
Corporate By-Laws √
Corporate Bank Resolution √
Operating Agreement √ √
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Control is Key
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Sample Firm – ABC Painting, LLC
ABC Painting, LLC is a limited liability company organized in Missouri in
March 2015. The firm provides internal and external painting services for
commercial and residential properties. The firm was organized by Sally
Jones, an African American female. According to the firm’s operating
agreement, Ms. Jones is the 51% owner of the business which she
capitalized with $3,000 cash and $2,100 in equipment. The remaining 49%
is owned by Robert Smith, a Caucasian male who invested $4,900 cash.
Ms. Jones completed an apprenticeship program and has ten years’
experience working as a painter. She is responsible for setting policies and
strategic direction for the firm, hiring and firing, estimating and bidding and
field supervision. She has delegated responsibility for marketing to Mr.
Smith.
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Sample Firm – XYZ Painting, LLC
XYZ Painting, LLC is a limited liability company organized in Missouri in
March 2015. The firm provides internal and external painting services for
commercial and residential properties. The firm was organized by Dana
Williams, an African American female. According to the firm’s operating
agreement, Ms. Williams is the 51% owner of the business which she
capitalized with $2,000 cash. The remaining 49% is owned by David
Allen, a Caucasian male who invested $10,000 cash. Ms. Williams has
15 years’ experience working in administrative roles at a variety of
construction companies. She is responsible for setting policies and
strategic direction for the firm, hiring and firing, and financial decisions.
Mr. Allen is responsible for all estimating and bidding and field
supervision.
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Eligibility Issues with XYZ Painting, LLC
Ownership
The capital investments of the two owners is not commensurate with the ownership percentages.
Control
The 51% owner does not have experience in the area of work. (Experience limited to administrative functions is not sufficient to demonstrate expertise necessary to control the firm.)
The 51% owner relies on a non-qualifying individual’s expertise in key areas of operations.
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Deciding if Certification Makes Sense for Your
Business
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Steps to Certification
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How to apply on-line
www.flystl.com/bdd
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Common Mistakes
Common Mistakes
• Not completing the application consistently
(including signatures and notarized, where applicable)
• Disregarding mandatory documents
• Not being familiar with the firm’s governing
documents
• Not responding to correspondence
• Confusion about capital contributions
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Steps to a Successful Application
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Business Diversity Development Contact Information
Carrie Bagwell
Program Manager – Certification & ACDBE
314-426-8111
or bddcertification@flystl.com
Certification Officers:
Floyd Munn 314-426-8106 flmunn@flystl.com
Jacqueline Taylor 314-426-8198 jrtaylor@flystl.com
Georgetta Vann 314-890-1306 gvann@flystl.com
Marie Yancey 314-426-8183 mkyancey@flystl.com
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