Common use of Zero Percent Goal(s) Clause in Contracts

Zero Percent Goal(s). When the Department has established zero goal(s) for participation by D/M/WBEs and the Bidder proposes the use of a Subcontractor, the purchase of materials, the use of a Service or the use of Trucking at any time during the life of the contract, the Contractor shall promote the objectives outlined in this subsection by providing opportunities for D/M/WBEs to participate in these areas, with such participation to be credited towards the race- neutral component of the Department=s D/M/WBE Programs.