Specific Goal definition

Specific Goal means specific goals as contemplated in section 2(1)(d) of the Act which may include contracting with persons, or categories of persons, historically disadvantaged by unfair discrimination on the basis of race, gender and disability

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Specific Goal means specific goals as contemplated in section 2(1)(d) of the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000

Specific Goal means specific goals as contemplated in section 2(1) of the Act which may include contracting with persons, or categories of persons, historically disadvantaged by unfair discrimination on the basis of race, gender and disability including the implementation of programmes of the Reconstruction and Development Programme as published in Government Gazette No. 16085 dated 23 November 1994;

Examples of Specific Goal in a sentence

• In the case of a bid utilizing the "Bid Incentive to Encourage MBE and WBE Utilization" pursuant to MCC 2-92- 525(b)(2), failure to submit an MBE/WBE compliance plan demonstrating how the bidder plans to meet the Contract Specific Goal to which the bidder has committed will not result in rejection of the bid, but the bidder may be found ineligible for the bid incentive.

• If the MBE or WBE Contract Specific Goal cannot be reached and Good Faith Efforts have been made, as determined by the Chief Procurement Officer, the bidder or contractor may substitute with a non-MBE or non-WBE.

• If a bid/proposal meets the Contract Specific Goal or shows an adequate good faith effort in accordance with the M/WBE Program Policy and Administrative Procedures, then BDDD shall notify the procuring department to regard the bid/proposal as responsive.

• Only certified M/WBEs identified and the levels of participation listed for each at the time of bid/proposal submission will be considered in determining whether the Contractor has met the Contract Specific Goal.

• In order to count the participation of M/WBEs towards the Contract Specific Goal or Annual Goal, the M/WBE must be certified by the North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency (NCTRCA), DFW Minority Supplier Development Council or the Women’s Business Council Southwest.

• The Contractor must submit to BDDD a properly completed M/WBE Certification Certificate or letter, with all required attachments, for all M/WBEs proposed to be utilized as subcontractors or suppliers to meet the Contract Specific Goal at the time of bid/proposal submission.

• BDDD shall determine the degree of M/WBE participation resulting from the joint venture that may be credited towards the Contract Specific Goal.

• Dollars paid to a firm prior to it obtaining an approved certification do not retroactively apply toward meeting the Contract Specific Goal or Annual Goal.

• A firm must be certified as an M/WBE at the time of bid or proposal submission to be counted towards meeting the Contract Specific Goal for purposes of determining Contract award.

• If a bid/proposal subject to a Contract Specific Goal does not provide the necessary information, documentation or forms outlined in the M/WBE Program Policy and Administrative Procedures, then BDDD shall notify the procuring department to regard the bid/proposal as non-responsive.