As a result of ongoing updates to the LBE Directory, some certified LBE firms are not listed. See the affected LBE firms and their certification details here: https://www.sf.gov/lbe-firms-affected-by-current-lbe-directory-upgrades

For information on the LBE Advisory Committee, please visit: https://www.sf.gov/departments/local-business-enterprise-advisory-committee-lbeac

Contract Monitoring Division

We oversee the City's contracting process to ensure economic justice for all.

Contract Monitoring Division

We oversee the City's contracting process to ensure economic justice for all.

Find a certified LBE

Search for a Local Business Enterprise (LBE) to work with on a contract.LBE Directory

Equal Benefits Program

Our Equal Benefits Program (formerly Chapter 12B of the Administrative Code) requires companies with City contracts to offer equal benefits for spouses and domestic partners.

LBE Certification

Our Local Business Enterprise (LBE) program helps small businesses compete for City contracts. Learn how to become a certified LBE.

LBE Compliance

Our Compliance team can help you understand the LBE Program rules and requirements.

Calendar

Full calendar

UPCOMING CALENDAR

February 12

February12

Event

Bidding on City Contracts - February 12, 2025

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

10:00 am

March 05

March05

Event

How to certify your LBE business - March 5, 2025

Wednesday, March 05, 2025

10:00 am

March 12

March12

Event

Bidding on City Contracts - March 12, 2025

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

10:00 am

April 02

April02

Event

How to certify your LBE business - April 2, 2025

Wednesday, April 02, 2025

10:00 am

PAST CALENDAR

February 06

February06

Meeting

February 6, 2025 LBEAC Meeting

Thursday, February 06, 2025

10:00 am

February 05

February05

Event

How to certify your LBE business - February 5, 2025

Wednesday, February 05, 2025

10:00 am

Services

Get help

Report concerns about the 14B Local Business Enterprise program

Tell the Contract Monitoring Division if you have 14B issues or concerns.

Get contracting help

Whether you are bidder or a supplier, we are here to help.

Get your business ready

If you engage in business in San Francisco, you must register, renew your registration annually, and show your Registration Certificate in your place of business.

Visit the City Partner portal

Visit our City Partner portal to register as a bidder and start the process for becoming a compliant supplier.

Get certified as an LBE

Apply to become a certified Local Business Enterprise.

Comply with the Equal Benefits Program

Become eligible to work with the City by offering the same benefits to employees with spouses and employees with same-sex and different-sex domestic partners. We can help you add domestic partner benefits if you don't already have them.

Current Contracting Opportunities

Bid to provide services and goods to the City of San Francisco.

Future contract opportunities

Explore, plan, and prepare for future opportunities.

Start a contract

Get contracting opportunities with the City or a department

Find current contracting opportunities available throughout the City or with a specific department.

Find a certified LBE to work with

Search our directory to find an LBE to work with on a contract for your department.

Certify your LBE business: Learn what it takes!

Bidding on City Contracts: The Nuts & Bolts

Resources

Equal Benefits Program

14B Local Business Enterprise (LBE) Program

LBE Compliance

Whether you're a certified LBE or a contract holder, we can help you understand the rules for participating in the LBE program.

Local Business Enterprise Advisory Committee (LBEAC)

We advise the CMD Director and other City Leaders on how to make the LBE Program better.

Contractor Development Program

Find programs, support and trainings designed to help certified LBEs with business development, the Contractor Accelerated Payment Program (CAPP) and contracting opportunities.

Mentor Protégé Program

Experienced mentors are paired with emerging Micro-LBEs in order to foster business development and enhance the capabilities of the protégés.

SF Lends

Get connected to banks offering affordable loans and lines of credit to LBEs for day-to-day cashflow needs.

Public notices for Contract Monitoring Division

Find updates and announcements about our programs.

About

The Contract Monitoring Division (CMD) oversees City laws designed to protect equality throughout San Francisco’s governmental contracting process. Through the Equal Benefits, Local Business Enterprise, and Contractor Development programs, we work to make sure the City's contracting process is carried out fairly, effectively, and efficiently.

Learn more about us

Partner agencies

Local Business Enterprise Advisory Committee (LBEAC)