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DocuSign Envelope ID:29F350EB-C553-4EEB-BD97-898B3775EE03 <br /> I <br /> t <br /> The owner will: <br /> a. Attend the scheduled prebid conference. <br /> b. Identify or determine those work areas of a contract where MBEs may have an <br /> interest in performing contract work. <br /> C. At least ten(10)days prior to the scheduled day of bid opening,the Owner will <br /> notify certified MBEs of potential contracting opportunities listed in the proposal. <br /> The notification will include the following: <br /> 1. A description of the work for which the bid is being solicited. <br /> 2. The date,time and location where bids are to be submitted. <br /> 3. The name of the individual within the agency/institution who will be <br /> available to answer questions about the project. <br /> 4. Where bid documents may be reviewed. <br /> 5. Any special requirements that may exist, such as insurance,licenses, <br /> bonds and financial arrangements. <br /> If there are more than three(3)certified MBEs in the general locality of the project who <br /> offer similar contracting or subcontracting services in the specific trade,the Owner shall <br /> notify three(3),but may contact more, if the Owner so desires. <br /> d. Maintain documentation of any contacts, correspondence,or conversations with <br /> MBE firms made in an attempt to meet the goals. <br /> 2. Prime Contractor <br /> Under the single prime contract system,the prime contractor will_ <br /> a. Attend the scheduled prebid conference. <br /> b. Identify or determine those work areas of a contract where MBEs may have an <br /> interest in performing contract work. <br /> C, At least ten(10)days prior to the scheduled day of bid opening,notify certified <br /> MBEs of potential contracting opportunities listed in the proposal. The <br /> notification will include the following: <br /> I. A description of the work for which the bid is being solicited. <br /> 2. The date,time and location where bids are to be submitted. <br /> 3. The name of the individual within the agency/institution who will be <br /> available to answer questions about the project. <br /> 4. Where bid documents may be reviewed. <br /> 5. Any special requirements that may exist, such as insurance,licenses, <br /> bonds and financial arrangements. <br /> If there are more than three(3)certified MBEs in the general locality of the project who <br /> offer similar contracting or subcontracting services in the specific trade,the Contractor <br /> shall notify three(3),but may contact more,if the Contractor so desires. <br /> d. During the bidding process,comply with the contractor(s)requirements listed in <br /> the proposal for minority participation. <br /> e. Submit with the bid a description of that portion of the work to be executed by <br /> MBEs expressed as a percentage of the total price. <br /> f. Identify the MBEs the bidder intends to use on the contract,along with the dollar <br /> amount of the work to be performed by each minority business. <br /> g. Submit an affidavit that details the good faith efforts taken to procure minority <br /> business participation. <br /> h. Upon being named the apparent low bidder,the bidder shall provide the necessary <br /> 3 <br /> I <br /> i <br />