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 plumbing work, carpentry, electrical work, masonry work, and other related tasks.
Section 3. Expediting the Selection Process. The RFQ process shall be expedited to address staffing challenges and meet the critical time constraints associated with pending projects.
Section 4. Promotion of Economic Growth. Engaging MWBE General Contractors will promote economic growth within the local community by providing opportunities for small and diverse businesses to contribute to the development and improvement of Mount Vernon.
Section 5. Implementation. The Department of Public Works shall take all necessary actions to implement the RFQ process in accordance with this ordinance.
Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.