Advantages for Certified Vendors include:

• A 8% preference on applicable County solicitations and contracts.
• Being hosted on the County's Internet Certified Listing providing more visibility to County Departments.

Eligibility and Requirements

Businesses that are eligible to participate in the Local Small Business Enterprise Preference Program, have been certified as a small business enterprise with the State of California; and have been certified by the County's Internal Services Department as holding a principal office located within the County of Los Angeles for at least the previous 12 months.

State of California Small Business Certification information, guidelines and applications can be accessed online from this link:  State of CA - Small Business Certification Information

Detailed eligibility requirements, policies, and procedures for participating in the Local Small Business Enterprise Preference Program can be access online from this link:  Program Information