Small Business Enterprise · SBE Certified Contractor NJ
New Jersey State Certified SBE Contractor.
JR Ramco LLC is a Category 4 Approved Small Business Enterprise (SBE) under New Jersey's Small Business Set-Aside Act. As an SBE subcontractor, we help general contractors and agencies meet SBE participation goals on public works and set-aside contracts.
Our SBE certification
Issued by the State of New Jersey, Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue & Enterprise Services. The certificate states that JR Ramco LLC "has met the criteria established by N.J.A.C. 17:13."
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What NJ SBE certification means
New Jersey certifies small businesses through Treasury's Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services under the "Set-Aside Act for Small Businesses, Female Businesses, and Minority Businesses," P.L.1983, c.482 (N.J.S.A. 52:32-17 et seq.) and its rules at N.J.A.C. 17:13 (NJ Treasury).
A 25 percent set-aside
The State's program was "established to award 25 percent of state contracting and purchase order dollars to small businesses" (Business.NJ.gov).
A limited group of eligible vendors
Registering makes a company "a member of a limited group of vendors eligible to participate in these selected contract offerings" (Business.NJ.gov).
Real eligibility standards
SBEs must have a New Jersey principal place of business, be independently owned and operated, be for profit and have 100 or fewer full-time employees (NJ Treasury).
Publicly listed
Certified businesses are posted to the State's public SAVI database, so primes and agencies can verify us (NJ Treasury).
For GCs & public agencies
An SBE subcontractor that helps you hit your goals
Meet SBE participation goals
Use JR Ramco on set-aside and public works contracts to count toward small business participation, without trading off schedule or quality.
Ready for public works
Registered with the NJ Department of Labor as a Public Works Contractor (PWCR #753227) and prevailing wage compliant.
Union shop
A highly trained, skilled and competent union workforce. See The Union Advantage.
Registered apprenticeship
Co-sponsor of a U.S. Department of Labor registered apprenticeship program (Reg. #NJ002630001).
Underground and site work
Excavating, underground utilities, lead service line replacement (LSLR), site work, trucking and machine hire.
Organized bid packages
Detailed, accurate proposals delivered on time, with our SBE certificate ready to include.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) in New Jersey?
A Small Business Enterprise (SBE) is a business certified by the NJ Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services. To qualify, a business must have its principal place of business in New Jersey, be independently owned and operated, be for profit and have 100 or fewer full-time employees, with revenue limits depending on the category. (source)
Is JR Ramco an SBE certified contractor in NJ?
Yes. JR Ramco LLC is a Category 4 Approved Small Business Enterprise (SBE) under the Small Business Set-Aside Act, Certification Number A0694-05, issued 4/19/2026 with an expiration of 4/19/2031.
What is the New Jersey SBE set-aside?
NJ Treasury says the state "currently has two contract set aside programs - a 25 percent set aside for certified Small Business Enterprises and a three percent set aside for Disabled Veteran Owned Business Enterprises." (source)
Can JR Ramco work as an SBE subcontractor?
Yes. Under N.J.A.C. 17:13-2.1, construction SBEs in the first construction category are eligible to participate in set-aside contracts and subcontracting programs available to all three construction categories. JR Ramco works as an SBE subcontractor for general contractors on public works and private projects. (source)
How can I verify JR Ramco's SBE certification?
Certified businesses are listed in the State's public database. NJ Treasury says: "Once you obtain certification(s), your business contact information will be posted to a public database currently called Selective Assistance Vendor Information (SAVI)." You can also download our certificate on this page. (source)
Does SBE certification have to be renewed?
Yes. Per our certificate, the business must submit annual verification statements during the 5-year certification period to keep the certification in effect.
Need an SBE certified contractor in NJ?
Send us your plans, schedule and SBE goal. We'll get you an organized, accurate bid.
Sources
- NJ Treasury, Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services, Business Certification Program: 25 percent SBE set-aside; P.L.1983, c.482 (C.52:32-17 et seq.); SAVI public database.
- Business.NJ.gov, Small Business Enterprise (SBE): 25 percent goal; "limited group of vendors".
- NJ Treasury, Type-Specific Eligibility Standards: SBE eligibility standards.
- N.J.A.C. 17:13-2.1: construction categories; set-aside and subcontracting eligibility.
- JR Ramco LLC SBE certificate, NJ Division of Revenue & Enterprise Services: Category 4, Certification Number A0694-05, issued 4/19/2026, expiration 4/19/2031.
- JR Ramco records: NJ DOL Public Works Contractor Registration #753227; registered apprenticeship co-sponsor, Reg. #NJ002630001.
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