Public Works Partners Earns LA Metro SBE Certification

By Public Works Partners

March 3, 2025

Public Works Partners is excited to announce our brand-new Small Business Enterprise (SBE) certification with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro). As we continue to grow our practice in Southern California, we are thrilled to have the opportunity to work closely with Metro and other Los Angeles County agencies and organizations as they navigate transformational urban planning, organizational improvement, and capacity building projects  throughout the County.

What This Certification Means

The SBE certification is part of a national program designed to level the playing field, ensuring that small businesses can compete for federally or non-federally funded transportation projects. By achieving this certification in Los Angeles County, Public Works Partners joins an esteemed group of small businesses recognized for their innovation, entrepreneurship, and commitment to cutting-edge solutions.

Opportunities Ahead

With this certification, Public Works Partners can now participate in a wide array of urban planning, organizational improvement, and capacity building projects throughout Los Angeles County’s 88 cities. Our team is eager to contribute our unique perspective and expertise to cutting-edge, LA-based projects. We look forward to partnering with other firms and public agencies to pursue new and impactful opportunities throughout the County.

Our Commitment

At Public Works Partners, we are committed to leveraging this opportunity to grow our business and make a meaningful difference in the communities we serve. We believe our work can help create more equitable, sustainable, and thriving neighborhoods. This LA Metro SBE certification is a testament to our team’s hard work and dedication, and it reinforces our resolve to continue pushing the boundaries of what is possible.

Looking Forward

As we progress with this new certification under our belt, we are eager to explore new partnerships and projects aligning with our mission and values. We are dedicated to providing innovative solutions to complex challenges. We are confident that our status as an SBE will help us make an even greater impact. 

Public Works Partners is a certified women-owned business (WBE) with the City and State of New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and the Women’s Enterprise National Council.  We are also a certified disadvantaged business with the U.S. Department of Transportation, the State of Connecticut, and the CA Department of Transportation. Public Works is headquartered in New York City at 20 W 38th St., 5th Floor New York, NY 10018, with an office in California at 680 E Colorado Blvd., 2nd Floor Pasadena, CA 91101.  

For business inquiries in New York and California, contact Public Works Director of Business Development Moe Magali at mmagali@publicworkspartners.com.

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