What is RiSE?
If you’re the owner of a local small (LSB) or diverse business (LDB),  RiSE can connect you to RTC-funded contracting opportunities. By becoming RiSE-certified, your business will become more discoverable by agencies looking for firms that are ready, willing, and able to work on infrastructure projects. The mission is to expand business opportunities for small,  minority, and women-owned companies on RTC-funded infrastructure projects.
The goal is to award 10% of all RTC-funded projects to local small and diverse businesses.
Is RiSE Right for Your Business?
You may qualify if your business is:
- Located in Southern Nevada
- Minority-owned, woman-owned, or a certified small business
- Interested in transportation or infrastructure contracts
RiSE can help you:
- Get discovered by larger contractors
- Compete more effectively during bidding
- Access technical assistance and business development tools
Get RiSE Certified
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Upload Your Documents
Submit your business license, residency proof, and other required documents.
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Wait for Approval
Wait for review and approval from our RiSE team
Top 10 Tips for Success
- Get RiSE certified
- Register on NGEM (Nevada Government eMarketplace)
- Write a clear capabilities statement
- Focus on your specialty—don’t overextend
- Know your customer and research your industry
- Read all solicitation documents carefully
- Keep your licenses and insurance up to date
- Attend pre-solicitation meetings
- Know your capacity
- Network, network, network
