Common use of MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES Clause in Contracts

MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES. It is the City’s policy to ensure that Minority and Women Business Enterprises ("MWBEs") have the full opportunity to compete for and participate in City contracts. The objectives of Chapter 15, Article V of the City of Houston Code of Ordinances, relating to City-wide Percentage Goals for contracting with MWBEs, are incorporated into this Agreement. Consultant shall make good faith efforts to award subcontracts or supply agreements in at least % of the value of this Agreement to MWBEs. The City’s policy does not require Consultant to in fact meet or exceed this goal, but it does require Consultant to objectively demonstrate that it has made good faith efforts to do so. To this end, Consultant shall maintain records showing: (1) subcontracts and supply agreements with Minority Business Enterprises, (2) subcontracts and supply agreements with Women’s Business Enterprises, and (3) specific efforts to identify and award subcontracts and supply agreements to MWBEs. Consultant shall submit periodic reports of its efforts under this Section to the Office of Business Opportunity (“OBO”) Director in the form and at the times he or she prescribes. Consultant shall ensure that all subcontracts with MWBE subcontractors and suppliers will permit representatives of the City of Houston, at all reasonable times, to perform audits of the books and records of the subcontractor. Subcontractor shall keep such books and records available for such purpose for at least four (4) years after the end of its performance under this subcontract. Nothing in this provision shall affect the time for bringing a cause of action nor the applicable statute of limitations. Consultant shall ensure that all subcontracts with MWBE subcontractors and suppliers contain the following terms: 1. ( MWBE subcontractor) shall not delegate or subcontract more than 50% of the work under this subcontract to any other subcontractor or supplier without the express written consent of the City of Houston's OBO Director ("the Director").

MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES. It is the City’s policy to ensure that Minority and Women Business Enterprises ("MWBEs") have the full opportunity to compete for and participate in City contracts. The objectives of Chapter 15, Article V of the City of Houston Code of Ordinances, relating to City-wide Percentage Goals for contracting with MWBEs, are incorporated into this Agreement. Consultant Contractor shall make good faith efforts to award subcontracts or supply agreements in at least least: 24% for professional services and 11% for products and materials of the value of this Agreement to MWBEs. The City’s policy does not require Consultant Contractor to in fact meet or exceed this goal, but it does require Consultant Contractor to objectively demonstrate that it has made good faith efforts to do so. To this end, Consultant Contractor shall maintain records showing: (1) subcontracts and supply agreements with Minority Business Enterprises, (2) subcontracts and supply agreements with Women’s Business Enterprises, and (3) specific efforts to identify and award subcontracts and supply agreements to MWBEs. Consultant Contractor shall submit periodic reports of its efforts under this Section to the Office of Business Opportunity (“OBO”) Director in the form and at the times he or she prescribes. Consultant Contractor shall ensure that all subcontracts with MWBE subcontractors and suppliers will permit representatives of the City of Houston, at all reasonable times, to perform (1) audits of the books and records of the subcontractor, and (2) inspections of all places where work is to be undertaken in connection with this subcontract. Subcontractor shall keep such books and records available for such purpose for at least four (4) years after the end of its performance under this subcontract. Nothing in this provision shall affect the time for bringing a cause of action nor the applicable statute of limitations. Consultant Contractor shall ensure that all subcontracts with MWBE subcontractors and suppliers contain the following terms: 1. ( MWBE subcontractor) shall not delegate or subcontract more than 50% of the work under this subcontract to any other subcontractor or supplier without the express written consent of the City of Houston's OBO Director ("the Director").

MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES. 3.16.1 It is the City’s policy to ensure that Minority and Women Business Enterprises ("MWBEs") have the full opportunity to compete for and participate in City contracts. The objectives of Chapter 15, Article V of the City of Houston Code of Ordinances, relating to City-wide Percentage Goals for contracting with MWBEs, are incorporated into this Agreement. Consultant Contract. 3.16.2 Engineer shall make good faith efforts to award subcontracts or supply agreements in at least % of the value of this Agreement Contract to MWBEs. The City’s policy does not require Consultant Engineer to in fact meet or exceed this goal, but it does require Consultant Engineer to objectively demonstrate that it has made good faith efforts to do so. To this end, Consultant Engineer shall maintain records showing: (1) 3.16.2.1 subcontracts and supply agreements with Minority Business Enterprises, (2) 3.16.2.2 subcontracts and supply agreements with Women’s =s Business Enterprises, and (3) 3.16.2.3 specific efforts to identify and award subcontracts and supply agreements to MWBEs. Consultant Contractor shall submit periodic reports of its efforts under this Section to the Office of Business Opportunity (“OBO”) Director in the form and at the times he or she prescribes. Consultant . 3.16.3 Contractor shall ensure that all subcontracts with MWBE subcontractors and suppliers will permit representatives of the City of Houston, at all reasonable times, to perform (i) audits of the books and records of the subcontractor, and (ii) inspections of all places where work is to be undertaken in connection with this subcontract. Subcontractor shall keep such books and records available for such purpose for at least four (4) years after the end of its performance under this subcontract. Nothing in this provision shall affect the time for bringing a cause of action nor the applicable statute of limitations. Consultant . 3.16.4 Contractor shall ensure that all subcontracts with MWBE subcontractors and suppliers contain the following terms: 1. ( 3.16.4.1 (MWBE subcontractor) shall not delegate or subcontract more than 50% of the work under this subcontract to any other subcontractor or supplier without the express written consent of the City of Houston's OBO Director ("the Director"). 3.16.4.2 (MWBE subcontractor) shall permit representatives of the City of Houston, at all reasonable times, to perform (i) audits of the books and records of the subcontractor, and (ii) inspections of all places where work is to be undertaken in connection with this subcontract. Subcontractor shall keep such books and records available for such purpose for at least four years after the end of its performance under this subcontract. Nothing in this provision shall affect the time for bringing a cause of action nor the applicable statute of limitations. 3.16.5 Within five business days of execution of this subcontract, Contractor (prime contractor) and Subcontractor shall designate in writing to the Director an agent for receiving any notice required or permitted to be given pursuant to Chapter 15 of the Houston City Code of Ordinances, along with the street and mailing address and phone number of such agent. 3.16.6 Any controversy between the parties involving the construction or application of any of the terms, covenants, or conditions of this subcontract may be submitted to the Director. The Director may prescribe procedures to provide dispute resolution by neutrals in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 15 of the Houston City Code of Ordinances.

MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES. It is the City’s policy to ensure that Minority and Women Business Enterprises ("MWBEs") have the full opportunity to compete for and participate in City contracts. The objectives of Chapter 15, Article V of the City of Houston Code of Ordinances, relating to City-wide Percentage Goals for contracting with MWBEs, are incorporated into this Agreement. Consultant Contractor shall make good faith efforts to award subcontracts or supply agreements in at least 0% of the value of this Agreement to MWBEs. The City’s policy does not require Consultant Contractor to in fact meet or exceed this goal, but it does require Consultant Contractor to objectively demonstrate that it has made good faith efforts to do so. To this end, Consultant Contractor shall maintain records showing: (1) subcontracts and supply agreements with Minority Business Enterprises, (2) subcontracts and supply agreements with Women’s Business Enterprises, and (3) specific efforts to identify and award subcontracts and supply agreements to MWBEs. Consultant Contractor shall submit periodic reports of its efforts under this Section to the Office of Business Opportunity (“OBO”) Director in the form and at the times he or she prescribes. Consultant Contractor shall ensure that all subcontracts with MWBE subcontractors and suppliers will permit representatives of the City of Houston, at all reasonable times, to perform audits of the books and records of the subcontractor. Subcontractor shall keep such books and records available for such purpose for at least four (4) years after the end of its performance under this subcontract. Nothing in this provision shall affect the time for bringing a cause of action nor the applicable statute of limitations. Consultant Contractor shall ensure that all subcontracts with MWBE subcontractors and suppliers contain the following terms: 1. ( MWBE subcontractor) shall not delegate or subcontract more than 50% of the work under this subcontract to any other subcontractor or supplier without the express written consent of the City of Houston's OBO Director ("the Director").

MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES. 11.3.1 It is the City’s policy to ensure that Minority and Women Business Enterprises ("“MWBEs"”) have the full opportunity to compete for and participate in City contracts. The objectives of Chapter 15, Article V of the City of Houston Code of Ordinances, relating to City-wide Percentage Goals for contracting with MWBEs, are incorporated into this Agreement. Consultant . 11.3.2 Parking Operator shall make good faith efforts to award subcontracts or supply agreements in at least % of the value of this Agreement to MWBEs. The City’s policy does not require Consultant Parking Operator to in fact meet or exceed this goal, but it does require Consultant Parking Operator to objectively demonstrate that it has made good faith efforts to do so. To this end, Consultant Parking Operator shall maintain records showing: (1) 11.3.2.1 subcontracts and supply agreements with Minority Business Enterprises, (2) 11.3.2.2 subcontracts and supply agreements with Women’s Business Enterprises, and (3) 11.3.2.3 specific efforts to identify and award subcontracts and supply agreements to MWBEs. Consultant . 11.3.2.4 Parking Operator shall submit periodic reports of its efforts under this Section to the Office of Business Opportunity (“OBO”) Director in the form and at the times he or she prescribes. Consultant . 11.3.3 Parking Operator shall ensure that all subcontracts with MWBE subcontractors and suppliers will permit representatives of the City of Houston, at all reasonable times, to perform (i) audits of the books and records of the subcontractor, and (ii) inspections of all places where work is to be undertaken in connection with this subcontract. Subcontractor shall keep such books and records available for such purpose for at least four (4) years after the end of its performance under this subcontract. Nothing in this provision shall affect the time for bringing a cause of action nor the applicable statute of limitations. Consultant . 11.3.4 Parking Operator shall ensure that all subcontracts with MWBE subcontractors and suppliers contain the following terms: 1. ( 11.3.4.1 (MWBE subcontractor) shall not delegate or subcontract more than 50% of the work under this subcontract to any other subcontractor or supplier without the express written consent of the City of Houston's OBO Director ("the “OBO Director"”). 11.3.4.2 (MWBE subcontractor) shall permit representatives of the City of Houston, at all reasonable times, to perform (i) audits of the books and records of the subcontractor, and (ii) inspections of all places where work is to be undertaken in connection with this subcontract. Subcontractor shall keep such books and records available for such purpose for at least four years after the end of its performance under this subcontract. Nothing in this provision shall affect the time for bringing a cause of action nor the applicable statute of limitations.

MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES. 10.3.1 It is the City’s policy to ensure that Minority and Women Business Enterprises ("“MWBEs"”) have the full opportunity to compete for and participate in City contracts. The objectives of Chapter 15, Article V of the City of Houston Code of Ordinances, relating to City-wide Percentage Goals for contracting with MWBEs, are incorporated into this Agreement. Consultant . 10.3.2 Bus Operator shall make good faith efforts to award subcontracts or supply agreements in at least % of the value of this Agreement to MWBEs. The City’s policy does not require Consultant Bus Operator to in fact meet or exceed this goal, but it does require Consultant Bus Operator to objectively demonstrate that it has made good faith efforts to do so. To this end, Consultant Bus Operator shall maintain records showing: (1) 10.3.2.1 subcontracts and supply agreements with Minority Business Enterprises, (2) 10.3.2.2 subcontracts and supply agreements with Women’s Business Enterprises, and (3) 10.3.2.3 specific efforts to identify and award subcontracts and supply agreements to MWBEs. Consultant . 10.3.3 Bus Operator shall submit periodic reports of its efforts under this Section to the Office of Business Opportunity (“OBO”) Director in the form and at the times he or she prescribes. Consultant . 10.3.4 Bus Operator shall ensure that all subcontracts with MWBE subcontractors and suppliers will permit representatives of the City of Houston, at all reasonable times, to perform (i) audits of the books and records of the subcontractor, and (ii) inspections of all places where work is to be undertaken in connection with this subcontract. Subcontractor shall keep such books and records available for such purpose for at least four (4) years after the end of its performance under this subcontract. Nothing in this provision shall affect the time for bringing a cause of action nor the applicable statute of limitations. Consultant . 10.3.5 Bus Operator shall ensure that all subcontracts with MWBE subcontractors and suppliers contain the following terms: 1. ( 10.3.5.1 (MWBE subcontractor) shall not delegate or subcontract more than 50% of the work under this subcontract to any other subcontractor or supplier without the express written consent of the City of Houston's ’s OBO Director ("the “OBO Director"”). 10.3.5.2 (MWBE subcontractor) shall permit representatives of the City of Houston, at all reasonable times, to perform (i) audits of the books and records of the subcontractor, and (ii) inspections of all places where work is to be undertaken in connection with this subcontract. Subcontractor shall keep such books and records available for such purpose for at least four (4) years after the end of its performance under this subcontract. Nothing in this provision shall affect the time for bringing a cause of action nor the applicable statute of limitations.

MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES. 11.3.1 It is the City’s policy to ensure that Minority and Women Business Enterprises ("“MWBEs"”) have the full opportunity to compete for and participate in City contracts. The objectives of Chapter 15, Article V of the City of Houston Code of Ordinances, relating to City-wide Percentage Goals for contracting with MWBEs, are incorporated into this Agreement. Consultant . 11.3.2 Parking Operator shall make good faith efforts to award subcontracts or supply agreements in at least 35% of the value of this Agreement to MWBEs. The City’s policy does not require Consultant Parking Operator to in fact meet or exceed this goal, but it does require Consultant Parking Operator to objectively demonstrate that it has made good faith efforts to do so. To this end, Consultant Parking Operator shall maintain records showing: (1) 11.3.2.1 subcontracts and supply agreements with Minority Business Enterprises, (2) 11.3.2.2 subcontracts and supply agreements with Women’s Business Enterprises, and (3) 11.3.2.3 specific efforts to identify and award subcontracts and supply agreements to MWBEs. Consultant . 11.3.2.4 Parking Operator shall submit periodic reports of its efforts under this Section to the Office of Business Opportunity (“OBO”) Director in the form and at the times he or she prescribes. Consultant . 11.3.3 Parking Operator shall ensure that all subcontracts with MWBE subcontractors and suppliers will permit representatives of the City of Houston, at all reasonable times, to perform (1) audits of the books and records of the subcontractor, and (2) inspections of all places where work is to be undertaken in connection with this subcontract. Subcontractor shall keep such books and records available for such purpose for at least four (4) years after the end of its performance under this subcontract. Nothing in this provision shall affect the time for bringing a cause of action nor the applicable statute of limitations. Consultant . 11.3.4 Parking Operator shall ensure that all subcontracts with MWBE subcontractors and suppliers contain the following terms: 1. ( 11.3.4.1 (MWBE subcontractor) shall not delegate or subcontract more than 50% of the work under this subcontract to any other subcontractor or supplier without the express written consent of the City of Houston's OBO Director ("the OBO Director"). 11.3.4.2 (MWBE subcontractor) shall permit representatives of the City of Houston, at all reasonable times, to perform (1) audits of the books and records of the subcontractor, and (2) inspections of all places where work is to be undertaken in connection with this subcontract. Subcontractor shall keep such books and records available for such purpose for at least four (4) years after the end of its performance under this subcontract. Nothing in this provision shall affect the time for bringing a cause of action nor the applicable statute of limitations.