After 18 years, our reputation is built on talent, relationships, and an unwavering commitment to delivering results that exceed expectations. Our certifications validate what our clients already know.
At Acuity Design Group, we've spent 18 years building trust through the work itself. Our founder, Cantrece Jones, brings 27 years of career experience across community development, public involvement, project management, and strategic communications.
Our strength is in our relationships. We know Jacksonville. We know the people, the organizations, the challenges, and the opportunities. We have deep roots in North Florida and expanding reach into North Carolina.
Our certifications are credentials that validate what clients already experience: that ADG has the talent, expertise, and integrity to get the job done — on time, on budget, and with excellence.
"The certification is a credential. The trust is the qualification."
Our certifications open doors. Our work, relationships, and integrity keep them open.
ADG maintains federal certifications that enable us to compete for government contracts and serve as prime or subconsultant on major initiatives.
Certified through the SBA Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contracting Program, qualifying ADG for federal contract set-asides and sole-source opportunities across eligible NAICS codes.
SBA 8(a) Certification providing access to exclusive federal contracting opportunities, technical assistance, and business development support for small disadvantaged businesses.
Certified under the U.S. Department of Transportation DBE program, enabling participation in federally-funded transportation projects across multiple states.
ADG holds Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certifications in multiple states through their respective Unified Certification Programs (UCP).
DBE certified through Florida's Unified Certification Program (UCP). Based in Jacksonville with deep local market expertise.
DBE certified through Georgia's Unified Certification Program for transportation and related professional services.
DBE certified through NCDOT with additional SPSF (Small Professional Services Firm) certification for consulting services.
DBE certified through South Carolina's Unified Certification Program for state-funded and federally-aided projects.
DBE certified through Tennessee's program for transportation planning and engineering support services.
DBE certified for federal projects and capital improvement initiatives in the National Capital Region.
ADG is certified as a Small Professional Services Firm under NCDOT's race-neutral SPSF program, designed to increase opportunities for small engineering and consulting businesses on North Carolina transportation projects under $250,000.
Certified by the City of Jacksonville's Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) office. Qualifies ADG for priority opportunities with the City of Jacksonville, JEA, JTA, JAXPORT, and other local agencies.
Accepted by: JEA, JTA (Jacksonville Transportation Authority), JAXPort, and Baptist Health.
Certified by the State of Florida's Office of Supplier Diversity. Provides access to state procurement opportunities and corporate supply diversity programs requiring MBE participation.
Recognized by 80,000+ corporations and agencies with supplier diversity requirements.
Certified as an LSBE under the Jacksonville Transportation Authority's local small business program. Eligible for JTA procurement, community engagement, and transportation projects.
ADG operates across multiple NAICS codes reflecting our comprehensive service portfolio in communications, design, planning, and management consulting.
We'd welcome the opportunity to discuss your project, challenge, or initiative. Let us show you what 18 years of dedication to excellence looks like.
Our credentials validate our capability. Our work demonstrates our commitment.
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