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Welcome City Vendors!

Local and Small Business Enterprise (LSBE) Policy & Certification Application

Diverse Small Business Enterprise

Are you interested in becoming a certified local or small business enterprise with the City of Ocala?

The City of Ocala's Local and Small Business Enterprise (LSBE) Program was created to ensure that qualified local and small business enterprises are afforded every opportunity to participate in contracting opportunities advertised by the City.

Certification is free and our LSBE Program offers the following benefits:

  • Inclusion in the City's certified Local and Small Business directory.
  • Bid preference for certain solicitations in accordance with the City of Ocala's Local Vendor Preference Ordinance, Ordinance No. 2017-35.
  • Access to business training opportunities and workshops offered by the City of Ocala and its community partners.

To learn more about the program, eligibility, and becoming certified, please review the LSBE Policy or contact our Vendor Relations Division at (352) 629-8523.

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