Purpose

All businesses, including, minority, women, emerging small and service disabled veteran-owned (MWESB) businesses shall be given the maximum practicable opportunity to compete for and be awarded contracts for projects.

Responsibility & Timeline

The Project Manager should work with PCMM when soliciting construction related services to identify potential MWESB firms.

Process

Retainer Program for Construction Related Services

All contracts with a contract value greater than $50,000 that are awarded under the Retainer Program for Construction Related Services shall require a Solicitation Effort to at least two (2) MWESB Firms.

CM/GC and Design/Build Capital Construction Projects

All RFPs for capital construction projects and associated professional consultants utilizing CM/GC or Design/Build processes shall include a Management Plan by the proposer as part of the evaluation criteria. At least ten percent (10%) of the total points allocated for evaluation shall be allocated to the Management Plan.