Contract Monitoring Division

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

The CMD office will be moving from 1/13/25 - 1/21/25. Please reach out via email or call us at 415-554-0630 to schedule an appointment. We expect to be back in office full-time on 1/22/25.

As of January 1, 2025, size limits for Micro, Small, and SBA LBE categories have increased as required by San Francisco Administrative Code. The new size limits can be found here. Firms with Small and SBA categories can request a threshold check here.

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

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.

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.

Sign up for Workshops

Certify your LBE business: Learn what it takes!

Bidding on City Contracts: The Nuts & Bolts

News

Contract Monitoring Division Launches Newsletter

January 24, 2024

City Administrator Carmen Chu appoints Stephanie Tang as Director of the Contract Monitoring Division

January 31, 2023

Events

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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.

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Local Business Enterprise Advisory Committee (LBEAC)

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