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Laws and Policies

Division of Supplier Diversity activities and requirements are governed by Indiana Statute and the Indiana Administrative Code. Also impacting the division's operations are policies and memorandums of understanding.

Laws

MWBE Statute: IC 4-13-16.5 defines the development and responsibilities of the Governor's Commission on Supplier Diversity. The statute also defines the development of a division to be the advocate for Minority, Women and Veteran Owned Businesses in State's procurement and contracting process.

MWBE Regulations: 25 IAC 5 defines the functional requirements of the Division of Supplier Diversity.

Policies

IDOA DSD Goal Revision Policy defines the State of Indiana MBE/WBE/IVOSB goals effective July 1, 2021

IDOA DSD Application for Certification Review Committee Protocol memorializes the process by which all applications for certifications are reviewed to ensure a transparent process and to improve efficiency and timeliness of the review process.

IDOA DSD Public Works Construction Projects Policy defines the process and required documents for DSD commitments in Public Works construction projects.

IDOA DSD INDOT State-Funded Construction Projects Policy defines the process and required documentation for DSD commitments in Indiana Department of Transportation construction projects.

Non-Profit Organization Certification Policy defines the determining factors and process for a non-profit organization to become certified.

Certification Reciprocity States Policy defines the determining factors for out-of-state MBEs/WBEs/IVOSBs, the Governor's Commission on Supplier Diversity issued an order regarding the State of Pennsylvania.

Tax Policy (for certification purposes) defines the tax requirements for DSD certification.

Memoranda of Understanding

INDOT Memorandum of Understanding defines the process wherein INDOT and the DSD will interact for the advocacy and achievement of MWBE/IVOSB goals.

City of Indianapolis Memorandum of Understanding sets forth the process wherein the City of Indianapolis’ Office of Minority & Women Business Development and the DSD will cooperate for the more efficient certification of MBE, WBE and IVOSB's who qualify for both programs.

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