Los Angeles County Public Works is dedicated to increasing our business with SEs. The SE Preference Program was designed to increase contracting opportunities for enterprises whose primary purpose is to enhance Los Angeles County through economic, social, and environmental sustainability.
How do I register my SE with Los Angeles County and do business with Public Works?
In order to be considered a SE with the County, a business must meet the following requirements:
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Having its principal office or have a major office located in Los Angeles County
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Has been in operation for at least one (1) year providing transitional jobs, including access to supportive services to a transitional workforce employing at least 51% of a transitional workforce; or
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Is certified as a B Corporation by B Labs or is incorporated as a Benefit or Social Purpose Corporation with the State of California; or
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Is certified Green by a city government located within Los Angeles County; or
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A business whose primary purpose is the common good as demonstrated through a published mission statement and whose principal business activity is directly related to accomplishing that stated social mission
Step 1
Become certified/registered by any of these organizations:
B Lab Corporation, which certifies businesses as a B Corporation:
Become certified with B LabLearn More
California Secretary of State, where businesses can register their business entity as a Benefit or Social Purpose Corporation:
Become certified with California Secretary of StateLearn More
City of Santa Monica, which offers a Green Business Certification:
Become certified with City of Santa MonicaLearn More
City of Los Angeles, which offers a Green Business Certification:
Become certified with the City of Los AngelesLearn More
Become certified with B LabLearn More
California Secretary of State, where businesses can register their business entity as a Benefit or Social Purpose Corporation:
Become certified with California Secretary of StateLearn More
City of Santa Monica, which offers a Green Business Certification:
Become certified with City of Santa MonicaLearn More
City of Los Angeles, which offers a Green Business Certification:
Become certified with the City of Los AngelesLearn More
Why register as an SE 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.
Your business will be listed on an inter-departmental County database
