§ 102-446. Duties of the department of purchasing and contract compliance.

Under this program, DPCC may have the following authority and duties for the implementation of the small business enterprise program:

(1)

Administration and enforcement of this program.

(2)

Administration and enforcement of the disadvantaged business enterprise program.

(3)

Establishment of written procedures, informal guidelines and forms as may be necessary to effectuate this program.

(4)

Monitoring compliance with the requirements of this program.

(5)

Acceptance of certification of businesses as SBEs in accordance with the standards set forth in this program.

(6)

Investigation of alleged violations of this program, and the issuance of written statements following any determination of such investigation, stating the reasons therefore and any penalty to be imposed.

(7)

Collaborating with the various county departments to ensure maximum outreach to SBEs.

(8)

Determination of whether any of the penalties set forth in section 102-447.8 should be applied to a business.

(9)

Attendance at pre-bid, pre-proposal, pre-construction and pre-work conferences.

(10)

Provision to business entities of all forms, applications, documents and papers necessary to comply with this program.

(11)

Provision of information to potential bidders, upon request by the potential bidder, which may include names and contact information of certified SBEs, to reinforce and support outreach efforts by potential bidders.

(12)

Notification by certified mail that a bidder who has bid on and who otherwise would have been awarded a contract has the right to appeal a determination of noncompliance with this program, said appeal to be determined by the DPCC within seven calendar days of receipt of the notice of noncompliance.

(13)

Notification to the Purchasing Director of any determination of noncompliance with this program and of any appeal from any such determination.

(14)

Monitoring, for data gathering and informational purposes, utilization of SBEs on eligible projects.

(15)

Maintenance of documents, forms, records or data regarding this program as provided in this program including documents, forms, records or data regarding the dollar amounts subcontracted to or expended for services performed by subcontractors and suppliers on eligible projects, including the SBE status of each subcontractor and supplier.

(16)

Development and implementation of outreach and assistance programs to promote equal contracting opportunities for all businesses that wish to do business with the county, regardless of SBE status.

(Res. No. 16-0864, App. A(D), 10-5-16)