Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (COBID)

Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (COBID) Site Navigation Oregon Small Business Enterprise (OSBE) In 2025, the Oregon Legislature passed House Bill 2337, directing the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) to create a small business procurement program and authorized COBID to develop a new Oregon Small Business (OSBE) certification . What is OSBE? Oregon Small Business Enterprise Certification is: For Oregon-based businesses only Race and gender neutral Based on the size of the business Designed to expand participation in state contracting Certified OSBE firms will be eligible to participate in upcoming small business procurement opportunities with the State of Oregon . Your business may qualify if you: Operate a for-profit business located in Oregon Are domestically registered with the Oregon Secretary of State Can provide up to three years of the most recent business taxes (minimum of one year) Are independent (not owned or controlled by another organization, etc) Have no more than 50 employees on an annual average basis Meet size standards based on your industry NAICS codes To complete your annual certification renewal,  click here To apply for a new certification, click the “Apply” link below. Apply Available Business Certifications Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE)​ certifications are for businesses seeking federally-funded transportation-related contracting opportunities. Project funding is supported by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and the Federal Transportation Administration (FTA). DBE and ACDBE are based on the individual rather than the size of the business. Certifications do not expire.​ ACDBE Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)​ certifications are for businesses seeking federally-funded transportation-related contracting opportunities. Project funding is supported by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and the Federal Transportation Administration (FTA). DBE and ACDBE are based on the individual rather than the size of the business. Certifications do not expire. DBE Women Business Enterprise (WBE) Women Business Enterprise (WBE)​ certifications are women-owned businesses seeking opportunities for city government, and special jurisdiction ( hospitals and universities) contracts. M/WBE are based on the individual rather than the size of the business. Certifications do not expire. WBE Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)​ certifications are for minority-owned and women-owned businesses seeking opportunities for city government, and special jurisdiction ( hospitals and universities) contracts. M/WBE are based on the individual rather than the size of the business. Certifications do not expire. MBE Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE) Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE)​ certification is for service-disabled veteran-owned and veteran-owned businesses seeking opportunities for city government, and special jurisdiction ( hospitals and universities) contracts. VBE is based on the individual rather than the size of the business. Certifications do not expire.​ VBE Emerging Small Business (ESB) Emerging Small Business (ESB)​ certification is for Oregon small businesses seeking opportunities for city government, and special jurisdiction ( hospitals and universities) contracts. ESB is a race and gender-neutral program based on the size of the business rather than the individual. Businesses are limited to 12 years participation. ESB Oregon Small Business Enterprise (OSBE)