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Jan 08 14 10:48a Aquatic Resource Group 704-583-0730 p.18 <br /> 4. Worked with minority trade,community,or contractor organizations identified by the Office of <br /> Historical Lndcrutilized Businesses and included in the bid documents that provided <br /> assistance in recruitment of minority businesses. <br /> 5, Attended any prebid meetings scheduled by the public owner_ <br /> 6. Provided assistance in getting required banding or insurance or providing alternatives to bonding <br /> or insurance for subcontractors. <br /> 7. Negotiated in good faith with interested minority businesses and did not reject them as unqualified <br /> without sound reasons based on their capabilities. Any rejection of a minority business <br /> based on lack of qualifications should have the reasons documented in writing. <br /> S. Provided assistance to an othenvise qualified minority business in need of equipment,loan capital, <br /> lines of credit, orjoint pay agreements to secure loans,supplies,or letters of credit, <br /> including waiving credit that is ordinarily required. Assisted minority businesses in <br /> obtaining the same unit pricing with the bidder's supplier ui order to help the minority <br /> businesses in establishing credit. <br /> 9. Negotiated joint venture and partnership airangemenls with minority businesses in order to <br /> increase opporrui ties For minority business participation on a public constriction or <br /> repair project when possible_ <br /> 10. Provide quick pay agreements and policies to enable minority contractors and suppliers to meet <br /> cash flow demands. <br />