The City of Bexley wishes to support the growth of businesses which are owned by socially or economically marginalized individuals, as defined by the State of Ohio Encouraging Diversity, Growth and Equity (EDGE) Business Development Program.
(a) When selecting a vendor or supplier for City contracts, staff shall make good faith efforts to solicit and consider EDGE certified contractors, or similarly qualified contractors.
(b) EDGE criteria shall be written into any projects subject to Section 270.04(a), unless waived by the Board of Control for good reason.
(Ord. 49-21. Passed 12-7-21.)