Who to contact for help?
If you have questions about The Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program, rules and regulations, or your application(s), contact the NJ Division of Revenue & Enterprise Services Small Business Registration & M/WBE Certification Services Unit
Phone: 609-292-2146 E-mail: https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/revenue/revgencode.shtml
If you are having technical difficulty, contact the New Jersey e-Government Services Help Desk Phone: 609-292-2146 or Contact Us
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What is a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Registration?
The SBE registration is required to compete for contracts under the Small Business Set Aside Act. The small business
set-aside program was established with the goal of awarding 25 percent of state and purchase order dollars to small businesses.
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Can I compete for a Small Business Set Aside contract if I get my SBE registration after the bid opening date?
You must have a current SBE registration on the bid opening date to be eligible to compete.
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My company was considered ineligible to be a SBE under the old rules and regulations. Do the new rules and regulations take into consideration new industries or sizes?
The new rules and regulations have changed the size of the categories so that the size of your industry is taken into account.
As a result, your company may now qualify as a SBE and be eligible to participate in the Small Business Set Aside Program.
To view Small Business size standards by NAICS see: 13 CFR 121.201.
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What is NJSAVI?
New Jersey Selective Assistance Vendor Information (NJSAVI) is a database that identifies businesses that are registered as
Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and/or certified as an M/WBE with the State of New Jersey, through the Division of Revenue
and Enterprise Services. The NJSAVI database identifies businesses eligible for mandate state programs such as the New Jersey
Small Business Set Aside Program, and aids in matching buyer and vendor for private contracting opportunities.
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What is the cost to perform SBE filings?
What is the cost to perform SBE filings?
This is a free service.
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When will I receive my SBE Certificate?
After you have successfully paid for the transaction you will be presented with a confirmation page that provides a link to
download the SBE Certificate. The document is a PDF file and can be saved and printed from your computer. If you do not have
a PDF viewer you can download the software at no charge (http://get.adobe.com/reader/)
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I forgot to download my SBE Certificate, can I still access it?
Yes. You can login to your SBE account at any time and access the SBE Certificate through the 'Get Certificate' link, provided
the business has an approved SBE status.
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What happens if I decide not to continue with SBE Filings and close my browser?
All information will be lost. You will need to start over from the beginning. It is strongly recommended that you
complete your filing before closing your browser.
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What if my PC crashes during a transaction?
All information will be lost. You will need to start over from the beginning.
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How long can I leave my browser and shopping cart open with no activity without losing any information?
For security purposes, after 30 minutes of inactivity all information will be lost.
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What is the BRC Number?
The Business Registration Certificate (BRC) Number is a proof of valid business registration with the New
Jersey Division of Revenue. It is required when seeking to do business with the State of New Jersey. You
may check the online registration inquiry to determine if the business is already registered and obtain
the BRC Number. If you are not registered, you will need to complete the Form NJ-REG.
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What is New Jersey Business ID?
It is nine or eleven-digit number that is used to register a business for taxes. It is typically the
Employer Identification Number. This is a required field to register for a SBE account.
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What is the possible status that a business may have in the NJSAVI System?
A business may have any of the following status in the NJSAVI system:
- Business Not Registered
- Approved
- Additional Information
- Closed
- Denied
- Expired
- Non-compliance
- Pending
- Revoked
- Withdrawn
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How can I get the SBE Certificate?
SBE Certificate is available upon completing the SBE Registration or Renewal process online. If
the business has approved NJSAVI status, it is also available from the ‘Get Certificate’ link on the
Main Menu page that is available after login to SBE account.
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What is the difference between the Registration and Renewal process?
A business is required to perform the SBE Registration if it has never been registered with
the SAVI system or no longer enjoys the Approved status therein. If a business has an Approved
status in SAVI system, it becomes eligible to renew its SBE status. The renewal period extends
from 60 days prior to the Expiry date until the Expiry date itself. Both the registration and
renewal process grant the Approved status which is valid for three years from the date of filing.
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When am I due for filing the Annual Verifications?
For a business to maintain the Approved status in SAVI system, the Annual Verification must
be submitted on both the first and second anniversary of the SBE approval date. The
Verification Window opens up 60 days prior to the anniversary date and if it is not submitted
by the due date, the status is reset to ‘Revoked’. An email notification is sent to all
businesses with an email address on file on the first day of the Verification Window.
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What happens if I fail to submit the Annual Verification during the Verification Window?
The status of a business is reset to 'Revoked' if the Annual Verification is not submitted
by the last date of the Verification Window, which is the anniversary date of the SBE approval.
In this case, a new SBE registration needs to be filed to get 'Approved' status in SAVI system.
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What is a "Trading As" means?
It is an alternate name that a business may have. This is an optional field.
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How is the Gross Revenue Category determined?
Gross Revenue Category is determined based on the following information entered:
- Revenue Amount entered for the previous 3 years on the Revenue page
- NAICS Code entered on the Operations page (from where the Federal Revenue Standards are derived)
- Goods and Services code(s) and/or Construction Code(s) entered on the Operations page
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Where can I find the commodity and construction codes?
Commodity and construction codes consist of expense account codes that provide information
and/or descriptions of nature of the purchases (goods, services, construction field) made by
state agencies. Constitutes a system of identifying a commodity by an assigned number.
For more information, go to: http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/purchase/commcode.shtml
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What are the factors determining the Gross Revenue Category applicable for the SBE filing?
The eleven Gross Revenue Categories that are applicable for SBE are determined on the following basis:
- Category 1 – for Goods & Services business whose gross revenues do not exceed $500,000
- Category 2 – for Goods & Services business whose gross revenues do not exceed $5 million
- Category 3 – for Goods & Services business whose gross revenues do not exceed $12 million or the applicable federal revenue standards established at 13 CFR 121.201, whichever is higher
- Category 4 – for Construction business whose gross revenues do not exceed $3 million
- Category 5 – for Construction business whose gross revenues do not exceed 50% of the applicable federal revenue standards established at 13 CFR 121.201
- Category 6 – for Construction business whose gross revenues do not exceed the applicable federal revenue standards established at 13 CFR 121.201
- Category A – for Goods & Services business and Construction business fitting in Category 1 and 4 respectively
- Category B – for Goods & Services business and Construction business fitting in Category 2 and 4 respectively
- Category C – for Goods & Services business and Construction business fitting in Category 2 and 5 respectively
- Category D – for Goods & Services business and Construction business fitting in Category 3 and 5 respectively
- Category E – for Goods & Services business and Construction business fitting in Category 3 and 6 respectively
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Can I setup users on my account?
Yes, users can be added to the account.
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How do I set-up users on my account?
Account Administrator can initiate the process by sending an invite email to the
user through the “Invite New User” link under “Manage Account” menu. The user will
click on the link in the email and follow the steps to create the “Business User”
account that will be associated to your account.
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How does the “Invite New User” functionality work?
The “Invite New User” provides notification to your employee that you
would like to add them to your account. An email will be sent to your
employee with a link that will walk them through the steps of setting
up a “Business User” account that will be associated with your account.
The link can only be used one-time.
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Why do I need to set-up users?
Setting up users will allow them to submit SBE filings and check SBE status.
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How do I remove a user from my account?
You cannot remove a user from your account but you can remove their access
to a service. This will prevent them from performing transactions on your
behalf using the business’s stored payment. To remove access for a user,
go to the “Administer Account Users” link. Select the user and remove all roles.
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How do I go about ensuring that information in my record is updated?
Any changes in general contact information or description of services fields (refer to listing below*)
must be done by a written request signed by the owner, president or managing partner. *Listing of fields:
*phone *Fax number *Email Address *Business location or mailing address *Correct any spelling on the
company’s name or owners name *Add or Delete Construction or Commodity codes (NOT categories)
Any change of the Company Name must be done by a written request by the owner, president or managing partner.
You must include a copy of the certificate of incorporation, formation or business registration that shows
the amendment/change for the name of the company.
Any change in Owners or Ownership breakdown (Percentage of Ownership) must be done by a written request
signed by the New/Revised Owners. You must include a copy of the agreement/contract of sale transferring
ownership (proof of payment, cancelled check)
Any change of the Company NJ Business ID will require the completion of a New SBE Registration application.
You must also submit a written request to cancel the current SBE registration for the old NJ Business ID.
All written request must be sent to the following address:
New Jersey Department of the Treasury
Division of Revenue & Enterprise Services
PO Box 026
Trenton, NJ 08625
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Where do I get information on new bids from State agencies, universities, and authorities?
The Division offers a centralized database that post all statewide bids which you can access anytime
by keyword, agency or commodity code. Go to http://www.nj.gov/njbusiness/contracting Refer to the right hand side banner
Online Services, Click on Statewide Bid Opportunities. For guidance on how to navigate and maximize the
potential of the State’s procurement process, small businesses are encourage to contact the New Jersey
Small Business Development Center at www.njsbdc.com
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Can I get automatic notification of new bid opportunities?
The best way to be notified about future bidding opportunities for goods and services contracts is to register at
www.njstart.govand ensure that the appropriate code(s) have
been selected and added to a vendor’s NJSTART profile.
You can choose NIGP codes from the drop-down menu within NJSTART, or you can use the NIGP keyword search to find
the code or codes that apply to your organization.
Also, note that once a bid has been released, it can be viewed at www.njstart.gov by clicking on “Open Bids.”
You should also monitor other State websites such as the Department of Transportation and Treasury’s Division of
Property Management & Construction for information regarding construction contracts.
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What is the statutory definition of a Minority?
According to Title 17 Chapter 46 -1.2 the definition of "Minority" means a person who is:
- Black, which is a person having origins in any of the black racial groups in Africa; or
- Hispanic, which is a person with origins in Mexico, South or Central America, or the Caribbean Islands, regardless of race; or
- Asian American, which is a person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Hawaii or the Pacific Islands; or
- American Indian or Alaskan native, which is a person having origins in any of the original peoples of North America.
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