Sec. 28-151.3(1). Price preference for small purchases. Insofar as is practical and where a sufficient number of certified SBE firms exist to comply with the small purchase requirements set forth in section 28-16(1), the director may reserve competition for small purchases for goods and services to certified SBEs. Where insufficient certified SBEs exist, non-SBEs may be included in the quoting process for small purchases. When certified SBEs compete against non-SBEs, the price of a quote received from a certified SBE shall be adjusted by seven (7) percent for purposes of evaluating price. Where no certified SBEs exist for a good or service, this section shall not apply and the purchase shall be governed solely by section 28-16(1).
Sec. 28-151.3(2). Reducing size, scope, or terms of certain contracts. To the extent practicable, the procurement director may evaluate large purchases of certain commodities and services for purchase through smaller, shorter-term contracts that are more accessible to and enhance participation of local SBEs.
(Ord. No. 10993, § 1, 6-12-12, eff. 7-1-12; Ord. No. 11296, § 1, 8-5-15)