§ 102-440. Statement of policy.

It shall be the policy of Fulton County to grant disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs) the opportunity to receive and participate in the performance of contracts funded in whole or in part with federal funds. To that end, Fulton County shall strive to:

(1)

Ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of United States Department of Transportation (DOT) or other federally assisted contracts within the department's highway, transit, airport or other federally funded programs;

(2)

Create a level playing field where DBEs can compete fairly for DOT assisted contracts or other federally funded programs;

(3)

Ensure that any and all programs as DBEs are narrowly tailored and consistent with federal and state law;

(4)

Remove barriers to the participation of DBEs in DOT assisted contracts or other federally funded programs; and

(5)

Encourage and assist the development of firms that compete successfully in the marketplace outside the DBE program to the extent permitted by law.

(Res. No. 13-0052, 1-23-13)