Common use of Procurement of Goods and Services from Arlington Businesses and/or Historically Underutilized Businesses Clause in Contracts

Procurement of Goods and Services from Arlington Businesses and/or Historically Underutilized Businesses. In performing this Agreement, CONTRACTOR agrees to use diligent efforts to purchase all goods and services from Arlington businesses whenever such goods and services are comparable in availability, quality and price. As a matter of policy with respect to CITY projects and procurements, CITY also encourages the use of qualified Contractors, subcontractors and suppliers where at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the ownership of such Contractor, subcontractor or supplier is vested in racial or ethnic minorities or women. In the selection of subcontractors, suppliers or other persons in organizations proposed for work on this Agreement, CONTRACTOR agrees to consider this policy and to use its reasonable and best efforts to select and employ such company and persons for work on this Agreement. Further, CONTRACTOR covenants to abide by the guidelines set forth in Section 335.076, Local Government Code, as amended, regarding contracts with historically underutilized business (as defined by Statute).

Procurement of Goods and Services from Arlington Businesses and/or Historically Underutilized Businesses. In performing this Agreement, CONTRACTOR agrees to use diligent efforts to purchase all goods and services from Arlington businesses whenever such goods and services are comparable in availability, quality and price. As a matter of policy with respect to CITY projects and procurements, CITY also encourages the use of qualified Contractors, subcontractors and suppliers where at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the ownership of such Contractor, subcontractor or supplier is vested in racial or ethnic minorities or women. In the selection of subcontractors, suppliers or other persons in organizations proposed for work on this Agreement, CONTRACTOR agrees to consider this policy and to use its reasonable and best efforts to select and employ such company and persons for work on this AgreementAgreement . Further, CONTRACTOR covenants to abide by the guidelines set forth in Section 335.076, Local Government Code, as amended, regarding contracts with historically underutilized business (as defined by Statute).