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WBE certification in Delaware: Requirements, Process, and Benefits

Delaware has two separate WBE certification paths: WBEC-East for corporate buyers, and the state's Office of Supplier Diversity for state contracts. They serve different markets and require different applications.

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Key facts sourced and verified:

  • WBEC-East is the named WBENC regional partner for Delaware (covers DE, PA, Southern NJ)
  • Delaware OSD (de.gov/osd) runs the MVWBE certification — free, 4-6 weeks, online portal launched March 2025
  • WBENC fees: $350–$1,250/year by revenue tier; 3% credit-card surcharge starts July 1, 2026
  • OSD citizenship note: accepts permanent residents (WBENC requires U.S. citizenship only)
  • Delaware FY2024: $15.5B total procurement, 6% ($930M) to diverse small businesses
  • HB 387 (June 2024): construction projects over $30M carry 10–30% disadvantaged-enterprise goals
  • WBEC-East WBENC approval doubles as SBA-approved WOSB third-party certification
  • MyMarketplace (mymarketplace.delaware.gov) is the state's contract portal with WBE/MBE filter

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