MINORITY/FEMALE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. Chatham County Board of Commissioners adopted a policy establishing goals oriented to increase participation of minority and female owned businesses, through MBE/FBE certification and development. In order to accurately document participation, businesses submitting bids, quotes or proposals are encouraged to report ownership status. A minority or female business is defined as a business with 51% or greater minority or female ownership or general management. A bidder or vendor that is certified by any agency of the Federal Government or State of Georgia may submit a copy of their certification with their bid as proof of qualifications. Bidders that intend to engage in joint ventures or utilize sub-consultants must submit to the County Contract Administrator, a report on Minority/Female Business Enterprise participation. If available and utilized, the goals for this Contract is 7% Minority or 5% Female participation. The required information and format can be obtained by person, mail or fax from the Purchasing Office, by contacting Xx. Xxxxxx Xxxxx, M/WBE Coordinator , at (912) 652- 7860.
MINORITY/FEMALE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. Chatham County Board of Commissioners adopteda policy establishing goals oriented to increase participation of minority and female owned businesses, through MBE/FBE certification and development. In order to accurately document participation, businesses submitting bids, quotes or proposals are encouraged to report ownership status. A minority or womenbusiness is defined as a business that is at least 51% ownedand managed by minority or women. A bidder or vendor that is certified by any agency of the Federal Government or State of Georgia may submit a copy of their certification with their bid as proof of qualifications. Bidders that intend to engage in joint ventures or utilize sub-consultants mustsubmit a report of Minority/Women Business Enterprise participation to Xx. Xxxxxx Xxxxx, Chatham County M/WBE Coordinator, (Minority and Women Business Enterprise) 000 Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000, Xxxxxxxx, XX 00000, Phone (000) 000-0000, email: xxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.
