Los Angeles County Public Works is dedicated to increasing our business with LSBEs. Our goal is to award 25% of eligible contracts to certified local small businesses.
How do I register my LSBE with Los Angeles County and do business with Public Works?
In order to be considered a small business with the County, a business must meet the following requirements:
1
An independently owned and operated business that is not dominant in its field of operation
2
Have its main office in Los Angeles County for at least the last 12 months
3
A business with 100 or fewer employees, based on the company's Quarterly Wage and Withholding Report or a manufacturer with 100 or fewer employees
4
Having average annual gross receipts of $15 million or less, over the last three tax years
5
Have owners (officers in the case of a corporation) who live in California
Step 1
Become certified as a LSBE with the State of California Department of General Services
OR as a small business enterprise with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)
Why register my LSBE with Los Angeles County?
Receive a 15-percent bid price reduction (up to $150,000) on bids.
*Limited to 7% on construction contracts, per State law.
Small businesses get paid within 15 days
Businesses get paid quickly
Your business will be listed on an inter-departmental County database
