Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on February 14, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on February 15, 2024, authorizing the Department of Public Works ("DPW") to release a request for qualifications ("RFQ") for MWBE General Contractors for projects under $35,000, be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC WORKS ("DPW") TO RELEASE A
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS ("RFQ")
FOR MWBE GENERAL CONTRACTORS FOR
PROJECTS UNDER $35,000
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within the local business community; and
Whereas, the utilization of Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) contractors aligns with the city's values of diversity and inclusion; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Works is facing staffing challenges, resulting in a backlog of projects and increased demand for external contractors; and
Whereas, releasing a Request for Qualification (RFQ) for MWBE General Contractors for projects under $35,000 will expedite the selection process and efficiently allocate resources to meet the city's needs; and
Whereas, engaging MWBE General Contractors will promote economic growth within the local community while maintaining the quality and timeliness of public works initiatives; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. RFQ for MWBE General Contractors. The Department of Public Works is hereby authorized to release a Request for Qualification (RFQ) for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) General Contractors for projects with a budget of less than $35,000.
Section 2. Purpose of RFQ. The RFQ aims to identify qualified MWBE General Contractors capable of completing various projects, including but not limited to plu...
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