BEP – Business Enterprise Program Management
Empowering Entrepreneurs. Streamlining Statewide Operations
Libera BEP helps state agencies efficiently manage their Business Enterprise Programs: tracking operators, facilities, agreements, and equipment in one secure platform.
Built on Libera’s GovCloud infrastructure, BEP replaces manual spreadsheets and disconnected systems with automation, insight, and accountability. Section 508 compliant and built for the blind operators at the center of every program.
From Manual Management to innovative BEP Oversight
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Why Agencies Choose BEP
Built for BEP Success
Developed with direct input from BEP administrators and operators to meet the program’s unique needs.
Program-Wide Visibility
Custom dashboards show operator status, facility performance and financial metrics in one place.
Guided Workflows
Automated work orders, authorizations, and profit & loss reporting keep operations running smoothly.
Integrated with Libera’s Ecosystem
Seamlessly connects with inFormed and DARE to unify program data, compliance, and reporting under one platform.
Secure, Scalable Infrastructure
Hosted on AWS GovCloud, ensuring compliance, security, and scalability for statewide deployment.
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Accessible by Design
Section 508 compliant and confirmed compatible with JAWS — the screen reader standard in government agencies — so blind operators can navigate the portal directly, with no workarounds needed.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1 What is BEP?
inFormed BEP is Libera’s purpose-built solution for administering Business Enterprise Programs — the vending and food-service programs operated by blind and visually impaired entrepreneurs under state licensing agencies. It manages operators, facilities, agreements, and equipment in one place, replacing spreadsheets and manual tracking.
2 Does BEP help with RSA-15 reporting?
Yes. BEP is audit-ready by design — point-in-time records generate instant, accurate RSA-15 and program reports at any moment, keeping agencies confident and compliant.
3 What does BEP track for operators and facilities?
BEP tracks the full operator lifecycle — setup, status changes, and progression — alongside facility and site management, agreement management with real-time alerts for expirations and amendments, and equipment tracking, all in one system.
4 Does BEP support field work like site visits?
Yes. BEP includes site visit and field tracking tools — checklists, notes, photos, and corrective actions — so staff can plan, record, and follow up on site visits from the field.
5 What operational workflows does BEP support beyond compliance?
Beyond compliance reporting, BEP handles the day-to-day of running the program: work orders, service authorizations, and monthly profit & loss reporting, plus role-based dashboards showing operator performance, site health, and agreement status.
6 Is BEP cloud-based and secure?
Yes. BEP runs on the same federal-grade, AWS GovCloud-hosted infrastructure as the rest of Libera’s platform, with role-based access controls built for government security requirements.
Join the states transforming how they manage BEP operations.
With Libera BEP, agencies gain efficiency, visibility, and accountability, freeing staff to focus on what truly matters: empowering blind entrepreneurs and strengthening community impact.