It is the policy of the County to provide minorities and women equal opportunity to participate in all aspects of the County’s contracting programs, including, but not limited to, construction projects, and/or materials and service contracts, consistent with law. It is further the policy of the County to prohibit discrimination against any business in pursuit of these opportunities on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, or veteran’s status. It is further the policy of the County to conduct its contracting programs so as to prevent such discrimination, correct present discrimination and to resolve claims of such discrimination.
Mission
The Mission of the Durham County M/WBE Program is to promote the development and growth of Minority and Women Business Enterprises, and to ensure that they have the maximum opportunity to do business with the County. The County will also maximize contracting opportunities by actively encouraging minority and women owned firms to participate in the procurement process by providing increased knowledge about County projects, greater access to project managers, and links to resources that help assist you with your business.