The Economic Equity & Inclusion (EEI) Division is responsible for the business enterprise programs of the City of Kansas City, Missouri, pursuant to Chapter 3 - Contracts and Leases, Article IV. - Contracting Program Requirements.

The business enterprise programs certify eligible vendors and contractors in the marketplace whose owners have been historically disadvantaged through systemic policies that prevent or exclude them economically or socially (by race and/or sex) or a combination of these. EEI assists certified firms that are available, willing and able to participate on contracts in accordance with the established city procurement policies.

This process is meant to create fairness, access and equity on all contracts within the city limits of Kansas City, Missouri.

EEI is required to set goals or evaluate certain contracts to ensure that the opportunities include access, equity and inclusion for certified businesses. 

Certifications

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise: Required on federally assisted or funded projects. These funds may come to the City directly or through a contract with the State of Missouri.

Minority Business Enterprise: Required on city assisted or funded contracts or projects. For professional services, any contract that is anticipated to exceed $160,000. For construction services, any contract that is anticipated to exceed $300,000.

Woman Business Enterprise: Required on city assisted or funded contracts or projects. For professional services, any contract that is anticipated to exceed $160,000. For construction services, any contract that is anticipated to exceed $300,000.

Small Local Business Enterprise: Required on contracts below the threshold value for the MBE program and WBE program and where such projects have been evaluated for interest and feasibility. 

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