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Illinois Capital Development Board — Business Enterprise Program (BEP) for Construction

Illinois CDB applies MBE/WBE/VBE/PBE participation goals on state capital construction projects. Certified minority-, women-, veteran-, and disability-owned construction contractors are given procurement opportunities on projects valued at $250,000 or more.

About this program

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Eligibility

Businesses certified as MBE, WBE, VBE, or PBE through the Illinois Commission on Equity and Inclusion, Business Enterprise Program. Applies to construction projects with total estimated cost of $250,000 or greater.

Requirements

  • Must be certified as MBE, WBE, VBE, or PBE with Illinois Commission on Equity and Inclusion
  • Must be a construction contractor or subcontractor operating in Illinois
  • Must register as a CDB vendor