§ 34.01. Intent.

(A)

In accordance with G.S. 143-128.2, these guidelines establish goals for minority participation in single-prime bidding, separate-prime bidding, construction manager at risk, and alternative contracting methods, on the town building construction or repair projects in the amount of $300,000.00 or more. The outreach plan shall also be applicable to the selection process of architectural, engineering, and construction manager-at-risk services.

(B)

The town has a current verifiable goal of ten percent for minority participation for building construction or repair projects.

(C)

It is the intent of these guidelines that the town, as awarding authority for building construction or repair projects, and the contractors and subcontractors performing the construction contracts awarded shall cooperate and in good faith do all things legal, proper, and reasonable to achieve the goal of ten percent for participation by minority businesses in each building construction or repair project as required by G.S. 143-128.2. Nothing in these guidelines shall be construed to require contractors or awarding authorities to award contracts or subcontracts to or to make purchases of materials or equipment from minority-business contractors or minority-business subcontractors who do not submit the lowest responsible, responsive bid or bids.

(Ord. 07-18, passed 8-13-2007)