Clone of Clone of Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program Community Feedback Survey

Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program Community Feedback Survey

Orange County Government is in the process of implementing a new Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program. The purpose of this survey is to obtain feedback from the business community regarding proposed eligibility criteria, including gross receipts thresholds based on a three-year average. Your input will help inform final policy and program decisions. Please note: Any question marked with an asterisk (*) is required and must be answered in order to submit this form. The deadline to submit your responses to this survey is Friday, February 20, 2026 by 11:59 PM.
Which category or categories best describes your primary business activity?*

ConstructionProfessional ServicesServicesGoods
Multiple categories (please specify)
Other (please specify)
How long has your business been in operation?*

Less than 2 years2 - 5 years6 - 10 yearsMore than 10 years
How would you identify your business?*

Prime Contractor/Prime ConsultantSubcontractor/SubconsultantBoth
How many employees does your business have?*

Less than 5051-100Over 100
Which range best represents your business's annual gross receipts? Annual gross receipts refer to your business's total revenue before expenses.*

$0 - $50,000$50,001 - $100,000$100,001 - $200,000$200,001 - $300,000$300,001 - $400,000$400,001 - $500,000$500,001 - $1,000,000$1,000,001 - $2,500,000$2,500,001 - $5,000,000$5,000,001 - $10,000,000Over $10,000,000
For purposes of this survey, the term “Construction Gross Receipts Threshold” refers to the maximum allowable three-year average gross receipts level a firm may have to be considered eligible under the County’s proposed Small Business Enterprise (SBE) program. The proposed maximum for Construction firms is $13.1 million. How appropriate do you consider the proposed maximum for Construction firms of $13.1 million?*

Very appropriateSomewhat appropriateNeutral/UnsureSomewhat inappropriateVery inappropriate
Which option best represents your preference to the recommended proposed Construction gross receipts threshold?*

Increase the thresholdDecrease the thresholdKeep the threshold as proposed
Please explain your response regarding the Construction gross receipts threshold*
For purposes of this survey, the term “Professional Services Gross Receipts Threshold” refers to the maximum allowable three-year average gross receipts level a firm may have to be considered eligible under the County’s proposed Small Business Enterprise (SBE) program. The proposed maximum for Professional Services firms is $7 million. How appropriate do you consider the proposed maximum for Professional Service firms of $7 million?*

Very appropriateSomewhat appropriateNeutral/UnsureSomewhat inappropriateVery inappropriate
Which option best represents your preference to the recommended proposed Professional Services gross receipts threshold?*

Increase the thresholdDecrease the thresholdKeep the threshold as proposed
Please explain your response regarding the Professional Services gross receipts threshold*
For purposes of this survey, the term “Services Gross Receipts Threshold” refers to the maximum allowable three-year average gross receipts level a firm may have to be considered eligible under the County’s proposed Small Business Enterprise (SBE) program. The proposed maximum for Services firms is $5.7 million. How appropriate do you consider the proposed maximum for Service firms of $5.7 million?*

Very appropriateSomewhat appropriateNeutral/UnsureSomewhat inappropriateVery inappropriate
Which option best represents your preference to the recommended proposed Services gross receipts threshold?*

Increase the thresholdDecrease the thresholdKeep the threshold as proposed
Please explain your response regarding the Services gross receipts threshold*
For purposes of this survey, the term “Goods Gross Receipts Threshold” refers to the maximum allowable three-year average gross receipts level a firm may have to be considered eligible under the County’s proposed Small Business Enterprise (SBE) program. The proposed maximum for Goods firms is $7 million. How appropriate do you consider the proposed maximum for Goods firms of $7 million?*

Very appropriateSomewhat appropriateNeutral/UnsureSomewhat inappropriateVery inappropriate
Which option best represents your preference to the recommended proposed Goods gross receipts threshold?*

Increase the thresholdDecrease the thresholdKeep the threshold as proposed
Please explain your response regarding the Goods gross receipts threshold*
Are there any additional comments or recommendations you would like the County to consider as it finalizes SBE eligibility criteria?*
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