If you are seeking information on Certified Minority and Women Business Enterprises (MWBE) contractors, suppliers or consultants, the following web sites can be accessed via the links listed below:
City of St. Louis Directory of Certified Businesses
Within this web site you can also find links to access the following certification agencies from which we also accept MWBE certification:
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
METRO (formerly Bi-State Transit)
Missouri Department of Transportation
In addition, you may also utilize the MWBE vendor listing of:
Missouri Department of Administration Minority and Women Business Utilization Program
The websites listed above are maintained by agencies from which we accept MWBE certification. They may be helpful in finding names, contact and commodity/service information for minority and women businesses able to provide products and/or services you can use as you endeavor to fulfill your MWBE utilization goal on contract bids submitted to MSD.
In addition to those agencies listed above, we also accept MWBE certification from:
The St. Louis Minority Business Council (SLMBC) – The SLMBC is one of 64 national Minority Business Councils, affiliated with the National Minority Supplier Development Council, headquartered in New York City. Access to their national list of minority businesses requires membership in one of their affiliate councils, located across the United States, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. For more information visit www.nmsdc.org
The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) – This nationally recognized, private certification agency certifies women businesses, exclusively. Access to their national list of women owned businesses requires membership in their organization. For more information visit www.wbenc.org
Other state governmental MWBE certifying entities – On a case-by-case basis we will accept MWBE certification from other state agencies, provided their certification process meets our standards.
If you have questions about MWBE Certification guidelines at MSD, e-mail: diversity@stlmsd.com
