Sec. 28-151.4(1) Complaints, investigations of compliance, non-retaliation. The director may receive and investigate any complaints and allegations. All parties shall cooperate fully with an investigation conducted by the director. Retaliation against anyone who initiates or assists in an investigation is strictly prohibited. Any contractor who engages in retaliatory conduct will be subject to sanctions up to and including debarment. Any city employee who engages in retaliatory actions will be subject to discipline. Complaints filed with the director may include, but are not limited to the following:
(1) Discriminatory treatment of SBEs on a project or work sites.
(2) Bid-shopping by prime contractors which has an adverse effect on SBE participation.
(3) Failure to make prompt payment to SBE contractors.
(4) Failure to utilize SBE contractors and consultants once the contract has been awarded.
(5) Substitution of subcontractor issues.
(6) Allegations of non-performance by SBE sub-contractors.
(Ord. No. 10993, § 1, 6-12-12, eff. 7-1-12; Ord. No. 11296, § 1, 8-5-15)