§ 102-427. Outreach program.

The small business enterprise program and the minority and female business enterprise program are established to provide for specific aggressive outreach efforts by the department of purchasing and contract compliance to solicit and encourage SBEs and MFBEs to bid on county contracts. The efforts of the Department of Purchasing and Contract Compliance in conjunction with the appropriate user departments shall include the following:

(1)

The notification of bid opportunity alerts to SBEs/MFBEs/SDVBEs of upcoming contracts by the county through utilization of the SBE's and MFBE's certification listing;

(2)

Advertisement of upcoming county contracts in the appropriate media, including minority newspapers or publications; the county's website, public television, if appropriate; and other media;

(3)

Seminars to familiarize SBEs/MFBEs/SDVBEs with county procurement and bidding procedures and with upcoming business opportunities;

(4)

Establishment of a website which contractors and vendors can access information on bids or certification;

(5)

Active and sustained encouragement of SBEs/MFBEs/SDVBEs to apply for certification and to bid on county contracts.

(6)

Establishment of a website which prime contractors can identify subcontracting opportunities for Fulton County projects.

(7)

The office of contract compliance may act as a resource for technical assistance. The office may collect, organize and disseminate information regarding additional technical assistance providers other than Fulton County that are in the Atlanta market area.

(Res. No. 13-0052, 1-23-13; Res. No. 16-0864, 10-5-16)

Note— Formerly Code, Pt. II, § 102-403.