Basic points: • To qualify, a business generally must:
• Have its principal place of business in Minnesota • Meet size and revenue limits set by the Department of Administration • Be properly organized (not a broker or third‑party lessor) • Be certified under applicable program criteria (for example, targeted group, economically disadvantaged, or veteran‑owned) • Certified firms can often use the same certification for related programs at other state or regional agencies (for example, MnDOT and some metro agencies) without a separate application. The Department of Administration’s Vendor Information site provides: • Vendor registration • Current solicitation announcements • Guidance on preferences, certification, and bidding procedures LOCAL PROCUREMENT Businesses interested in selling their goods or services to local units of government should contact each locality. Outside the immediate Twin Cities area the local city clerk or county auditor is the best first step in determining the potential for sales to local governments. Contact information for the various federal, state, county, city and other procurement /purchasing certification offices are listed in the Procurement / Purchasing / Certification / Other Assistance section of the Resource Directory of this Guide.
ACCOUNTING AND TAX ASSISTANCE‑‑
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is licensed by the state after completing a college-level accounting program, passing a comprehensive exam in accounting, auditing, taxation, and business law, meeting experience requirements, and agreeing to follow a professional code of ethics. CPAs must complete continuing education and undergo periodic peer review of their accounting and quality-control practices. A Licensed Public Accountant (LPA) is also licensed by the state and can perform many of the same functions as a CPA, but has a different path to licensure. LPAs are also subject to continuing education and peer review requirements.
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