Fact Sheet   Certification Expiration Expiration Re-certification Changes/Eligibility Bidding Expiration: All certifications expire two years from the date of issuance. How to read your certification number-- sample: LSDZR 12-2001-12345 LSDZR = Business Classification (Local, Small, Disadvantage, Enterprise Zone,            and Resident Business Ownership) 12-2001 = Month 12 of year 2001 12345 = Certification No. 12345 Re-certification: Applications should be submitted not less than ninety (90) days before the date of expiration. Expiration January 2000 means submitted for renewal review in October 1999. Changes/Eligibility status: The Local Business Opportunity Commission (LBOC) shall be notified of any changes that may affect the eligibility for certification of the applicant. See DCMR Section 812.6 of the DC Municipal Regulations on LSDBE Contracting. Notify LBOC of: Change of address and telephone numbers Change of ownership and/or control Other pertinent changes that affect the make-up of the company as presented in your Certified Business Enterprises (CBE) certification application Note: Failure to inform the LBOC of these changes can result in the revocation of your certification. Bidding: A copy of the CBE certification letter must be attached to the front of all bid proposals for the Certified Business Enterprises (CBE) program (formerly Local, Small and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises program) according to DCMR Sections 804.8 (b), 818.2 of the DC Municipal Regulations on CBE Contracting.