§ 102-447.7. Methods by which the county may require contractors and subcontractors to comply with applicable SBE requirements.

The county's staff is available to assist contractors and subcontractors in implementing this program. As a standard procedure, such assistance may include:

(1)

Clearly setting forth any Fulton County SBE goals in specific applicable Fulton County solicitations;

(2)

Attending pre-proposal/bid conferences to explain the county's SBE program;

(3)

Identifying certified SBEs in Fulton County's database and providing a list of available, certified SBEs upon request;

(4)

Providing plan holder lists and pre-bid sign-in sheets made available to interested SBEs upon request;

(5)

Remaining available to assist bidders in developing their SBE programs;

(6)

Monitoring SBE participation levels on eligible projects throughout the duration of a contract. Contractors violating contract provisions regarding SBE participation are subject to the sanctions set forth in section 102-447.8 below; and

(7)

Monitoring prompt payment by prime contractors to SBE subcontractors, pursuant to County Code at section 102-435(j), "Methods for promoting nondiscrimination in purchasing and contracting."

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