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This application is to be completed by: (i) businesses applying for initial JSEB certification; (ii) businesses that have had changes in the ownership, control or independence of the business since last certified by the City of Jacksonville.
JSEB For-Profit Application
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This application is required for certification with the City of Jacksonville utilizing the above numbered Ordinance enacted in April 2021.This application is to be completed by: (i) businesses applying for initial JSEB certification; (ii) businesses that have had changes in the ownership, control or independence of the business since last certified by the City of Jacksonville.
Please Be Advised that under Florida’s Public Record’s Laws any information sent to the City of Jacksonville is considered a public record and is subject to disclosure under these laws, except for statutorily express exemptions. Any information deemed confidential and exempt from this law will be redacted.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING
- Prior to submission of the application, the business must register with the City’s online procurement system. Go to Jacksonville.gov - Supplier Portal and follow the registration procedures completely.
- Answer every question completely. Additional responses may be attached. Indicate questions which do not apply to the applicant’s business with “N/A.”
- Provide all documents requested simultaneously with the submission of the application.
- The owner must complete the application.
- Failure to complete the application as instructed will delay processing and may result in denial of JSEB certification.
- Certified JSEBs must provide written notification to the Jacksonville Small and Emerging Business Office (JSEB) of any changes, such as changes in business name, address, ownership, control, residency, licensure, or conflicts of interest, within 10 business days after the change.
- Per enacting legislation, all certified JSEBs must meet educational requirements to remain in the program.