Michigan Geographically Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (GDBE) Designation
A geographic supplier designation submitted through Michigan’s vendor system. [Michigan GDBE designation guidance]
Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. Michigan program. Official program information
Sources reviewed .
This is a supplier self-designation; DTMB’s page does not describe it as a separate third-party certification. [Michigan GDBE designation guidance]
Who qualifies
Businesses meeting Michigan’s qualifying-opportunity-zone or recognized HUBZone criteria. [Michigan GDBE designation guidance]
- Be headquartered in Michigan and either have a Michigan Qualified Opportunity Zone location, a majority of employees who work or live in such a zone, or Michigan HUBZone certification from SBA. [Michigan GDBE designation guidance]
- Self-designate through SIGMA Vendor Self Service and supply the requested supporting information. [Michigan GDBE designation guidance]
Cost
A certification fee is not stated in the official sources reviewed. Ask the agency before applying. [Michigan GDBE designation guidance]
Processing time
A typical processing time is not stated in the official sources reviewed. [Michigan GDBE designation guidance]
What it unlocks
- Identification as a geographically disadvantaged supplier in Michigan’s procurement program. [Michigan GDBE designation guidance]
How to apply
- Check DTMB’s geographic eligibility criteria and the supporting documents. [Michigan GDBE designation guidance] Read GDBE criteria.
- Use SIGMA Vendor Self Service to record the designation as instructed. [Michigan GDBE designation guidance] Follow SIGMA instructions.