Indianapolis and Marion County Veteran Business Enterprise Program

The city-county aims to spend at least 3% of its public works and purchasing with certified veteran-owned businesses, and contractors must make a good-faith effort to reach the goal. Certification is through the Office of Minority and Women Business Development, online since April 1, 2026.

Also called: VBE, veteran-owned business, XBE, OMWBD, procurement, certification, B2GNow, contracting.

For: Veteran or service member.

Where it applies

Written for the jurisdictions listed here.

Marion County, INCounty

Section 202-401 of the consolidated code sets a policy of using veteran-owned business enterprises for at least 3% of the money the city and county spend on public works, goods and services. The Office of Minority and Women Business Development runs the programme with the Office of Veteran Services, which helps identify honorably discharged veterans, and checks that city contractors made a good-faith effort to reach the goals (202-403). Certification. Register as a city-county vendor with the purchasing division, then apply for VBE certification online through B2GNow; paper applications stopped on April 1, 2026. A business certified by the Indiana Department of Administration or INDOT can have those records sent to speed the process. Contracts still go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Office of Minority and Women Business Development, City-County Building, Suite 1701 (317-327-5262).

Thresholds

Thresholds for Indianapolis and Marion County Veteran Business Enterprise Program
Gate	Rule
Certified veteran-owned business	The business must be certified as a VBE. No rating is needed.

Sources

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Last updated 2026-10-01.

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