PAVE Certifications

PAVE accepts self-certification from Minority, Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned, and Small Businesses. 

Certification Process

Vendors who want to self-certify will be required to do so when they register with the County's eProcurement Tool (PORT). Self Certification is defined as a business that is predominantly (51%) owned and managed by the selected designation. The PORT registration link is listed below. 

PORT

P.O.R.T. eProcurement System

Anne Arundel County’s web-based eProcurement system allows vendors to do business with the County.

Certified Business Directory

View a directory of the businesses that have self certified and are located in the State of Maryland. The directory will provide you with business names, addresses and contact information.