Certification Management by B2Gnow is a comprehensive solution that automates the entire lifecycle of DBE, MBE, WBE, and SBE certifications—from application to approval, renewal, and graduation. It integrates seamlessly with B2Gnow’s Online Application module and provides 24/7 access to a centralized system for applicants and certifiers. The platform accelerates certification processing, eliminates administrative backlogs, and ensures data accuracy through automated workflows, templated communications, and real-time public directories.

Features

• Online Application Integration: Guides applicants through structured, interactive questions based on business structure and function.
• Automated Workflows: Includes checklists, milestone tracking, and templated letters to streamline certification tasks.
• Centralized Documentation: Stores all supporting documents, audit logs, communications, and comments in one place.
• Dynamic Public Search Directory: Real-time searchable directory of certified vendors by region, NAICS code, ethnicity, gender, and certification type.
• Best-in-Class Task Lists: Dynamically generated based on certification type, action, and company structure.
• Templated Letters: Configurable, branded templates for approvals, renewals, expirations, and more—automatically tracked and accessible to applicants.
• Automated Notifications: Alerts firms ahead of renewal or expiration deadlines.
• Instant Publishing: One-click publishing of certifications to the public directory.
• Support for Final Actions: Includes approval, denial, decertification, administrative closure, and graduation.

Benefits

• Accelerated Processing: Reduces review and certification time by 60–80% by eliminating manual tasks.
• Improved Accuracy: Minimizes data entry errors and document duplication through centralized uploads.
• Enhanced Transparency: Provides a full chain of custody for each document and certification action.
• Increased Supplier Pool: Keeps the certified vendor database current and accessible for sourcing.
• Regulatory Compliance: Supports dozens of certification types and final actions in line with federal and local requirements.
• User-Friendly Interface: Simplifies the experience for both applicants and certifiers.
• Scalable & Configurable: Adapts to agency-specific workflows and branding needs.