Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program

The Small Business Program is designed to give certified small businesses an opportunity to bid as primes on CTA contracts under $5 million with sufficient Small Business availability. Under the program, selected contracts will be set aside for small businesses to bid on as prime contractors.

Certifying as a Small Business Enterprise (SBE)

1. The company must meet the size standards for small businesses as revised by the Small Business Administration (SBA) for the industry in which it works. At least 51% of firm’s ownership must be owned and controlled by economically disadvantaged as demonstrated by Personal Net Worth (PNW). The PNW limit is currently $2,047,000.
2. Small businesses can now apply for their Small Business certification by submitting a SBE Certification Application.

Submission of a bid

Vendors must submit verification of SBE certification to the CTA when submitting a bid as described in the special conditions included in the bid package.

CTA will recognize SBE certification from the following SBE certifying agencies:

• Metra
• Pace
• Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)

For information and/or questions about the CTA Small Business Enterprise Program, please call (312) 681-2600 or e-mail [email protected].

See also

• SBE Schedules Package (pdf)
• Procurement information
• Small business contract opportunities