(a) Each Bidder must hold a valid certificate of employment compliance for the equal employment of minorities and women in the contractor’s workforce, as described in division (b) of Section 187.16, unless the Mayor has waived such compliance.
(b) Each Bidder whose bid includes participation by CSBs, MBEs, or FBEs must demonstrate that the Bidder:
(1) Has reached a specific written agreement with each participating CSB, MBE, or FBE subcontractor;
(2) Has accurately and fully represented the essence of their agreement in the bid documents; and
(3) Is using CSBs, MBEs, or FBEs in a way which complies with this Code and the Regulations.
If the Administrator has made a finding of noncompliance by a Bidder under division (f)(3) of Section 187.17 and the Bidder disputes the finding, the City may reject the bid until such dispute is resolved.
(c) CSBs, MBEs, and FBEs must be certified under division (d) of this section. Contractors seeking to use certified CSBs, MBEs, or FBEs shall ensure that all forms and related materials required for certification are submitted to the Director in a timely fashion.
(d) The Administrator may issue a certificate of employment compliance under division (a) of this section, or a certificate for the following:
(1) Bona fide status as CSB, MBE, or FBE; and
(2) Bona fide status as a CSB, MBE, or FBE Joint Venture.
Any certification under this section with regard to a professional service Contractor under a Contract entered into by the Director of Law may be deferred at the discretion of the Director of Law but shall occur prior to making final payment under the Contract.
(Ord. No. 77-08. Passed 2-4-08, eff. 3-15-08)