Sec. 28-149(1). Eligible projects for subcontractor SBE participation goals.
(1) All eligible projects shall be reviewed by the director or designee for determination of subcontracting opportunities for SBE participation. Where there is sufficient availability of SBEs, the director or designee may establish individual project participation goals.
(2) Specific participation SBE goals are to be established on eligible projects that are estimated above the amount specified in section 28-16(1) and according to the criteria established by the director including, but not be limited to, the following:
(a) The present availability of certified SBEs ready, willing, and able to provide labor and/or material on a particular project in the profession or industry/trade classifications relevant to the project.
(b) The ability of certified SBE firms to readily expand their capacity to meet additional demand.
(c) The level of participation by such firms in past projects awarded by the city.
(d) The design scope of work, plans, and project specifications.
(3) SBE goals for a construction contract must be clearly published as part of the solicitation requirements issued with each invitation for bid (IFB).
(4) SBE goals or requirements for construction services shall be issued in the request for qualifications (RFQ).
(5) SBE goals shall apply to the initial contract award for construction contracts and to the individual project or phase awards for construction services.
(Ord. No. 10993, § 1, 6-12-12, eff. 7-1-12; Ord. No. 11296, § 1, 8-5-15)