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Department of Social and Economic Mobility

Updated MBE and VSBE Forms Take Effect September 1

Program Update |
Updated:

Maryland Department of Social and Economic Mobility, Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs

Special Bulletin

August 27, 2026

Dear Business Vendors,

Maryland is making improvements to its MBE and VSBE forms to make them easier to complete, more accessible, and more user-friendly for businesses and suppliers.

What’s Changing?

For MBE forms:

  • Shorter forms. The MBE form has been reduced to five pages, making it easier to navigate and faster to complete.
  • Built-in tools. Fillable fields and automatic calculations help make completing the form more efficient and reduce clerical errors.
  • Improved subcontractor information. Updated fields capture key information, helping document commitments and provide greater visibility into the businesses supporting State contracts.

For both MBE and VSBE forms:

  • Easier to complete. Fillable fields make the forms easier and more efficient to complete.
  • More accessible. Updated forms are ADA-compliant, creating a better experience for all suppliers.
  • Fewer avoidable issues. The updated forms are designed to make it easier to provide complete and accurate information. This work also supports the Procurement Reform Act of 2025, which allows certain form irregularities to be cured and helps keep qualified businesses in the competition.

What Do I Need to Do?

There is nothing you need to do today. Beginning September 1, 2026, updated forms will be made available in solicitations posted on or after the date. Additionally, these updated forms will be made available via State websites, including through the Office of Small, Minority, & Women Business Affairs (OSBA) and the Office of State Procurement (OSP).

Next Steps

The revised forms will be available for use beginning September 1, 2026. For more information about the changes, including answers to frequently asked questions, please see our Updated MBE and VSBE Forms FAQ - PDF document.

Questions? Please contact [email protected] for assistance.

Thank you for your partnership as we continue working to make it easier to do business with the State of Maryland.