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Human Rights
Building Resources in Developing And Growing Enterprises
BRIDGE Program Overview

It is the policy of the City of Tulsa to utilize developing businesses whenever practicable, and similarly to encourage the utilization of developing businesses by those who do business with the City.

Program Overview
Benefits of Certifying

Certified businesses enjoy benefits that help them build business capacity, navigate the world of business, and network with other businesses.

  • Educational Opportunities: Many organizations put on educational programs, training seminars, and business development conferences designed to teach small businesses how to negotiate the business world and become successful. BRIDGE provides a “one-stop” information center through the Human Rights Department so that certified businesses can stay informed about educational programs around the City.

  • Peer Partnering: Developing businesses confront a variety of challenges.  Finding resources that are most relevant to them and knowing how to access them can be a daunting task.  Business owners can also benefit by sharing information about their challenges and solutions with one another.

  • Networking: Business people often feel more comfortable doing business with individuals they already know. Establishing and nurturing personal relationships is thus a critical part of developing a successful business. BRIDGE offers opportunities for certified business owners to meet other businesspeople with whom they might partner on future projects.

BRIDGE Survey

Certified Business Directory

Click on Code for a list of Certified Business within that Commodity. Sorted alphabetically by business name.
Certified Business Directory
 City Contracts

Links to Contracting opportunities in Public Works/Tulsa Urban Development, Airport, and Purchasing.
City ContractsResource Center Web Link

BRIDGE Certification Application

Certification applications and procedures

All documents below are required for certification into BRIDGE.

Application Contents BRIDGE Application Certification Procedures and Application Additional Information Forms (copy if needed) Application Instructions Personal Financial Statement (PFS) PFS Instructions IRS Form 4506-T IRS Form W-9

Reciprocity

Businesses can also become certified through reciprocity if they are already certified with certain agencies.

Reciprocity

Business Certification Renewal

Annual Renewal Form

Certificaton Review Committee (CRC)

Certification Review Committee

Networking

BRIDGE Networking EventsBRIDGE Survey Feedback

Preventing Illegal Discrimination

It is the policy of the City of Tulsa to prevent illegal discrimination and to ensure that persons who contract with the City do not practice illegal discrimination.

To assist the City with implementing this policy, contractors and subcontractors will be required to provide demographic information on their workforce, information on their past use of subcontractors, and information about discrimination complaints and judgments that resulted in a negative finding or ruling.  The Human Rights Department will be responsible for monitoring patterns of illegal discrimination.

Information for Prime Contractors

Pilot Incentive Program
The City of Tulsa’s Public Works Department will select City-funded construction projects to bid under a new pilot program. The new program will breakdown contracts $250,000 and under, eliminating pre-qualification and increasing contracting opportunities. The program is also designed to increase opportunities by biding directly to the City of Tulsa.  To learn more about the Pilot Incentive Program, please contact the Public Works Department at (918) 596-9249.

How Can General Contractors Participate
We invite contractors to participate in all aspects of the program.  Contractors and contractor associations that offer educational and training opportunities may advertise their events through the program.  Contractors are also encouraged to serve as peer partners.  We are also always grateful to contractors who are able to help sponsor networking events. To participate in any of these ways, please contact the Program Coordinator at (918) 596-7818.