Minority/Women Business Enterprise Program
Policy Statement
The purpose of the Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Program is to ensure that qualified minority-and women-owned businesses are given an equal opportunity to participate as strategic partners and suppliers of goods and services with the City of Irving.
The City of Irving unanimously adopted Council Resolution No. 1-11-07-021 to demonstrate its commitment to the inclusion of minority- and woman-owned businesses participation throughout the procurement process.
Our minimum participation goals are as follows (subject to periodic review):
| Category | Goal |
| Construction | 30 percent |
| Architecture and Engineering | 28 percent |
Professional Services
| 33 percent
|
| Other Services | 20 percent |
| Goods | 10 percent
|
Prospective bidders/proposers are required to make a "Good Faith Effort" to meet the established participation goals. Bidders must document their good faith effort to include minority- and women-owned businesses in the contract. Vendors are contacted electronically about various bidding opportunities. Purchasing department staff will assist vendors with registration.
The following certification agencies are accepted by the City of Irving:
