SECTION 3 BUSINESS CONCERN CERTIFICATION
The Equal Business Opportunity/Contract Compliance Division is the Section 3 business concern certifying agency for the City of Jacksonville.
As a certified contractor, you will be provided with valuable information on contracting opportunities over $100,000 available through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME), and the Neighborhoods Stabilization Program (NSP). (See the Housing and Neighborhood Department's web page for more information.)
All applicants seeking Section 3 preference in the awarding of contracts or purchase agreements must complete and submit a Section 3 certification application packet. The application must include the following required documents:
· Section 3 Contractor Application
· State of Florida General Contractors License (GC Only)
· Occupational License
· Articles of Incorporation
Applicants must also register in JaxPro, the City of Jacksonville’s e-Procurement system. Registration in Jaxpro can be done at the link below:
The Equal Business Opportunity/Contract Compliance Division will review all applications and notify those businesses who qualify. Qualifying contractors will be placed on a Certified Section 3 Contractors List for a period of three (3) years and will be notified when contracting opportunities are available through the CDBG, HOME, and NSP programs.
Thank you for your participation! If you have any questions, please call:
Derrick Willoughby
(904) 255-8832
Martha Eaves-Knox
(904) 255-8828