§ 3-455. Procedures for construction contracts.

The following shall apply to construction contracts in which the estimated cost thereof is more than $300,000.00:

(1)

Bid submissions. Bidders shall submit an affidavit of intended utilization with their bids.

(2)

Forty-eight hour submissions. Bidders on city contracts shall submit the following within 48 hours after bid opening:

a.

A notarized contractor utilization plan in conformance with section 3-433 hereof; and

b.

Letters of intent to subcontract; and

c.

A request for waiver of the contract goals pursuant to subsection 3-437(a) if the bidder failed to meet or exceed the goals.

(3)

Timely submission of the contractor utilization plan is a material element of the submission. The director is authorized to extend the 48 hour deadline for the letters of intent to subcontract but not the deadline for submission of the contractor utilization plan.

(4)

The apparent successful bidder shall submit documentation of good faith efforts made prior to 48 hours after bid opening when requested by the city or the incentive agency.

(5)

A notarized affidavit certifying actual MBE/WBE participation in the contract, including the names of such MBE/WBEs and the participation amount, and a certification that all MBE/WBE subcontractors and other subcontractor have been paid must be submitted by the contractor prior to the city's release of retainage under the contract.

(6)

Any increase in the amount of MBE/WBE participation after submission of the contractor utilization plan shall not count toward meeting the contract goals, unless otherwise permitted under section 3-443 hereof.

(7)

Bid shopping is prohibited.

(Ord. No. 180535 , § 1, 10-25-18)