Efforts will be made and documented to solicit participation of locally owned, minority owned, and female owned businesses. Where feasible, evaluation criteria will include a factor with an appropriate weight for these firms. A list of locally owned, minority and female owned businesses, and minority businesses located within the trade region shall be maintained and utilized when issuing invitations for bids, requests for proposals, and requests for qualifications. This list shall also be consulted when making small purchases.
(Ord. 85-817, passed 11-27-85; Am. Ord. 2020-1794, passed 4-23-20) Penalty, see § 37.99