The Commissioner of Purchases and Supplies and each Contracting Department shall:
(a) Endeavor to maximize the participation of CSBs, MBEs, and FBEs in Contracts of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) or less;
(b) Develop lists of CSBs, MBEs, and FBEs experienced in the various types of services, products, or property for which the City typically contracts;
(c) Report to the Director quarterly not later than thirty (30) calendar days after the end of the previous quarter specifying, with respect to Contracts and subcontracts:
(1) The means by which it intends to meet goals established under this chapter in the forthcoming quarter;
(2) The percentage and dollar amount of those Contracts and subcontracts awarded in the previous quarter to CSBs, MBEs, and FBEs;
(3) For each Contracting Department, the degree to which it has met goals set forth in this chapter, any past and current activities undertaken and being undertaken to meet such goals and, if applicable, a detailed explanation of why it has not met the goals; and
(4) Other information as the Director may request; and
(d) Appoint one (1) or more members of each Contracting Department to serve as a liaison between the Contracting Department and the OEO, and to nominate a member of the contracting department or division to serve on the Review and Evaluation Committee provided under Section 187.23.
(Ord. No. 532-13. Passed 5-13-13, eff. 5-16-13)