Efforts will be made and documented to solicit participation of locally owned, minority owned, female owned, Section 3, and small businesses. Where feasible, evaluation criteria will include a factor with an appropriate weight for these firms. A list of locally owned, minority owned, female owned, Section 3, and small businesses and also minority businesses located within the trade region shall be maintained and utilized when issuing IFBs, RFPs and RFQs. This list shall also be consulted when making small purchases.
(Res. - - passed 8-14-01)